Sideswipe Side-Impact Collisions

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers for Sideswipe Side-Impact Collisions

Sideswipe side-impact collisions occur when the side of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle. These types of collisions frequently occur on roads or in parking lots. Injuries in side-impact collisions can be more severe than other types of accidents because vehicle air bags and “crumple zones” are designed for front and rear-end collisions. Side-impact collisions are the second most dangerous form of collision, following only front-end collisions. About 8,500 deaths a year are caused by side-impact collisions.

If you were injured in a sideswipe collision, Solomon and Relihan, Phoenix injury attorneys with more than 30 years of experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona, can help you.

Causes of Sideswipe Collisions

Sideswipe collisions most frequently happen when vehicles try to change lanes without looking or are weaving in and out of lanes. Drivers often change lanes without looking or weave in and out of traffic when they are impaired or distracted. Impaired drivers include those driving under the influence (DUI) and distracted drivers can include those engaged activities such as talking or texting on a cell phone.

Injuries Caused By Sideswipe Collisions

Determining who was at fault and proving that an injury was caused by a side-impact collision is not always easy. That is why Solomon and Relihan begins every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law involved to determine all possible causes of injuries.

Common injuries from sideswipe collisions include head injuries, shoulder injuries, whiplash/cervical injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Occupants are at much greater risk for injury if the impact causes the struck vehicle to veer into the path of another vehicle or to strike a solid object, such as a street lamp or utility pole.

Risk of more severe injuries in side-impact collisions is also caused by the absence of side-impact air bags. Even if side-impact air bags are present, they may not work properly and lead to greater injuries.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured in a sideswipe collision, it is best to talk with an attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your car accident, contact our Phoenix law firm. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.