Car accidents can take many forms. Sideswipe accidents are one of the most serious types of motor vehicle accidents. If you are involved in this type of accident, contact an experienced San Antonio accident attorney from The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC to begin the path to financial recovery. Call (210) 922-0808 to learn more.
A sideswipe accident occurs when a vehicle hits another on its side. These accidents can occur when vehicles are traveling in the same or opposite directions. While at first glance these accidents may not seem as serious as others, the lack of side safety equipment makes them have a high potential for serious injuries and property damage.
Sideswipe accidents can happen for various reasons, but the most likely one is that one driver drifts into an adjacent lane, striking another vehicle in the process. This may be due to:
Other sideswipe accidents occur when drivers swerve to avoid road hazards, cars are defective, or drivers make unsafe passes.
Some sideswipe accidents only result in property damage, but others can be deadly, especially when both vehicles are traveling at high speeds. These accidents can also result in additional impacts as the hit driver tries to react to the collision or collides with a fixed object. The severity of injuries depends on the location of the collisions, the speeds at which the vehicles were traveling, and the specific vehicles and safety features equipped.
Sideswipe accident victims may suffer various injuries, such as:
These injuries can result in significant medical expenses and economic losses. An experienced San Antonio personal injury attorney can help demand fair compensation for these damages.
Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents, so your ability to recover compensation relies on being able to prove the other driver was at fault for causing the accident. It’s common in a sideswipe accident for the drivers to have conflicting accounts about what happened. Also, they both may have continued to travel away from the initial point of impact, making it difficult to determine how the crash occurred.
An experienced San Antonio accident lawyer can help gather evidence to establish fault in the accident, such as:
Handling this type of claim on your own can be daunting. You will need strong evidence of fault and damages to recover compensation. The experienced car accident lawyers at The Aguirre Law Firm, PLLC can help. Contact us today for a free case review.
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