A sideswipe car accident might not have the same heavy impact or high death rates common in head-on vehicle collisions, but these accidents are far from harmless. Sideswipe car accidents are one of the most devastating types of car accidents. Usually, you can identify cars that have been involved in this type of accident by the damage, including scrapes and dents, on the side of the involved car. Sideswipe accidents can result in serious injuries, costly vehicle damage, or even death.

If you or your loved one has been involved in a sideswipe car accident, a Houston Car Accident Lawyer at Husain Law can help you. We have years of experience in assisting car collision victims with their sideswipe compensation claims.

What Are Sideswipe Collisions?

These are accidents that happen when the side of one car collides with the side of another car. The two vehicles could be traveling in the same direction or different directions, however, this collision needs the sides of both cars to come into contact. If the front of one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle, the accident is categorized as a T-Bone collision. Although the sideswipe accident might seem like a near miss, an accident has still occurred, and the victim is owed compensation.

Sideswipe Car Accidents Causes?

In most incidents, a sideswipe accident happens when one driver tries to change lanes without looking or another vehicle is traveling in their blind spot. When making the switch, the side of their car makes contact with the side of another vehicle. 

Commercial truck drivers have a higher probability of causing sideswipe accidents because they have substantial blind spots on the truck’s back, front, and sides. Such blind spots might prevent a trucker from seeing the adjacent lanes’ vehicles, making turns and lane changes more dangerous.  The common causes of sideswipe collisions include:

•       Failure to check side mirrors;
•       Aggressive driving;
•       Unsafe lane changes;
•       Alcohol or drug use;
•       Malfunctioning wheels, tires, or brakes;
•       Distracted driving;
•       Driving too fast in bad weather.

Sideswipe collisions can sometimes push a vehicle into the path of the oncoming vehicle, causing a multi-vehicle crash. The force of the collision may also push the car off the road, causing a rollover.

Who Is To Blame For The Sideswipe Accident?

If you were injured in a sideswipe collision, you are eligible to claim compensation in an effort to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages. However, it can be challenging to determine the at-fault party in a sideswipe collision. This is because it is not always easy to find a witness to the crash. 

Other drivers on the highway may not have seen what happened during the accident. With no one to back up your account of the accident, it can be challenging to place the other party at fault. 

Hiring an experienced lawyer to file your lawsuit will help identify the liable party, determine the damages you should seek compensation for, and put forward a strong claim for your claims.

Talk to a Houston Car Accident Lawyer

Husain Law & Associates, P.C., understand the devastating impact of sideswipe collisions. If you have experienced an injury or death of a loved one due to a sideswipe accident, our Houston Car Accident attorneys are ready to represent you and fight for the compensation you deserve. Give us a call today.

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