Attorney Eric Blank

Sideswipe accidents are fairly common, and typically occur when one of two cars driving next to each other happens to drift into the other lane. This causes the sides of the car to collide, or brush against each other. Sideswipe accidents do not always involve more than one moving car, however. These accidents can occur when a moving vehicle collides with the side of a parked car, or with any other stationary object, like road signs, buildings, or other obstructions. Regardless of the type of sideswipe accident, there is always a potential for injury, and this injury can usually be prevented.

Sideswipe accidents can be caused by a number of different scenarios. This kind of accident can also be called a “blind spot” accident, because quite often, these collisions occur when another vehicle is in the blindspot of the car at fault, and the driver fails to check responsibly before changing lanes. This causes them to collide with the other vehicle already driving in that lane.

Another common cause of sideswipe accidents are distractions, such as dropping something within the car and leaning over to pick it up, or turning to look behind or into the backseat. These motions can cause the driver’s hands to shift on the steering wheel, which makes the vehicle drift into the next lane.

Yet another common factor leading to sideswipe accidents is an obstruction in the road, or facing the potential of colliding with a vehicle ahead. These scenarios cause the driver to react by yanking the steering wheel to the side, often into the next lane. Unfortunately, when there is a car in that lane already, this action ends up causing a collision instead of avoiding a potential one.

People typically think of sideswipe accidents as being minor collisions, causing only surface damage to the vehicles involved, and rarely (or barely) affecting the people involved. This is not the truth, however, and these accidents have actually been known to result in a loss of control over the vehicle(s), even leading to a domino effect with other cars involved. If this doesn’t happen, there is still a great chance of drivers overcorrecting and yanking the steering wheel in the opposite direction, resulting in an even more abrupt and serious accident, such as a rollover.

Sideswipe accidents often result in head, neck, and spine injuries for those involved, because of the abrupt jolting side-to-side movement that happens within the car when these occur. These kinds of injuries may not be immediately visible on the outside, but the effects of them can certainly be felt, and often for a long time following the accident.

No matter what caused the sideswipe accident, or what injuries occurred because of it, it is important to contact a qualified legal professional. Let Eric Blank Injury Attorneys handle your case for you and get you the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a sideswipe collision, the Car Accident Lawyers at Eric Blank Injury Attorneys can help you recover compensation for the damages and injuries that you have received. You may be entitled to receive compensation for the following:

• Medical Expenses: You may receive compensation for the cost of medical transportation and treatment, including hospital stays.
• Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation is quite common and recommended. The cost of rehabilitation can often become a financial burden that should not be yours to bare.
• Lost Wages: If you must take time away from work for doctors visits or because you have lost the ability to work all together, you deserve compensation for lost wages and the loss of capacity to earn.
• Pain and Suffering: We know that not all injuries are visible. Auto accidents can be traumatic and dealing with the psychological burden may not be easy.
• Property Damage: Property damages in front-end collisions may cover the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle and any other property damaged as a result.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a sideswipe collision car accident, it is imperative that you contact the car accident attorneys at Eric Blank Injury Law. The car accident attorneys at Eric Blank Injury Attorneys are knowledgeable with all variations of auto accidents and sideswipe collisions and are prepared to assist you in your claim against the at-fault party. It can be difficult to prove fault in a sideswipe accident, and for that reason, you need a capable attorney on your side. Contact us today.