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Kentucky Sideswipe Accident Lawyers
30 years of experience fighting for car accident victims
In many accidents, such as rear-end collisions and wrong-way accidents, liability is clear. When two cars collide side-by-side, you need experienced car accident lawyers who can show how the sideswipe occurred and who is responsible. At Crandall & Pera, our car accident lawyers have 30 years of experience working with investigators, consulting with traffic reconstruction experts (if necessary), reviewing police reports, and questioning everyone who has knowledge about a car accident. Our Kentucky sideswipe accident attorneys demand that the liable defendants pay for all your financial losses (such as medical bills and lost wages) and all your personal damages (such as pain and suffering).
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Table of Contents
- How do sideswipe accidents happen in Kentucky?
- Who is liable for Kentucky sideswipe collisions?
- What types of personal injuries do sideswipe accidents cause?
- What is the value of my Kentucky sideswipe accident claim?
- How can drivers protect themselves from sideswipe accidents in Kentucky?
- Do you have a Kentucky sideswipe lawyer near me?
How do sideswipe accidents happen in Kentucky?
Sideswipe accidents generally involve two cars driving in the same direction or two cars driving in opposite directions. When cars traveling in the same direction collide, the driver’s side of one car collides with the passenger side of the other car. When cars travel in opposite directions, the driver’s sides of both cars collide. Some sideswipe accidents occur in other ways.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we represent clients no matter how their sideswipe accidents happen. Common types of sideswipe accidents include:
- Accidents while passing. Drivers often pass other vehicles, whether the driver is on an interstate, parkway, or bypass, local roads, or rural highways that wind around Kentucky. Sideswipe accidents may occur if:
- The passing car gets too close to the lane of another car
- The car that is being passed drives too close to the outside part of their lane
- A driver doesn’t have enough room to complete the pass and tries to swerve back into the original lane
- Merging accidents. Sideswipe accidents can happen when one car tries to merge into another lane of traffic – on an on or off-ramp, where one lane of travel ends forcing a driver to move into another lane, at construction sites where there are lane detours, and in other ways. Generally, the car that is merging into a new lane has the responsibility of merging safely. However, drivers should be courteous and allow cars instead of causing a sideswipe accident.
- Intersection accidents. Some sideswipe accidents occur as cars enter intersections, try to complete turns, and for other reasons – depending on the number of traffic lanes, the number of cars turning or going straight, and other factors.
- Other accidents or dangerous road conditions. Some cars may sideswipe other cars as the result of an accident, to avoid a pothole, and for other reasons.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we work to show how sideswipe accidents happen. A second-by-second or step-by-step analysis can show where each car was before the sideswipe, where the cars were at the time of the sideswipe, and what traffic and lane conditions were in place at the time of the accident.
Some of the causes of sideswipe accidents include the following:
- Driver distraction
- Driver intoxication
- Driver fatigue
- Improper passing
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Failing to stay in the center of a lane
- Wet roads
- Curved roads
Who is liable for Kentucky sideswipe collisions?
Crandall & Pera files personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone responsible for a sideswipe accident. The defendants may include:
- A driver
- The driver’s employer
- The owner of the car, if the driver was not driving his/her own car
- A seller of alcohol if the negligent driver was intoxicated due to being served alcohol while visibly intoxicated
- Kentucky agencies or entities such as the Kentucky Department of Transportation if a sideswipe accident is due to faulty road design or the failure to maintain and repair dangerous roads.
In sideswipe accident cases, both drivers may be partially responsible. Generally, the value of your damage claim is reduced by your degree of fault.
What types of personal injuries do sideswipe accidents cause?
Sideswipe accidents can cause secondary accidents if one of the cars veers into another lane. The speed, the point of the accident, and the size and weight of the car all impact the severity of a driver’s or a passenger’s injuries. Airbags and seatbelts may not protect riders because those devices are designed for other types of crashes.
Our Kentucky car accident lawyers represent victims who have life-changing injuries and injuries that take substantial time to heal. Some of the many types of injuries we handle include:
- Head trauma including traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures/broken bones
- Crush injuries such as internal organ damage
- Burn injuries
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Muscle and nerve damage
- Tendon, tissue, and ligament damage
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Cuts, lacerations, and bruises
- Heart failure
- Loss of hearing or vision
- Emotional trauma
- Death
What is the value of my Kentucky sideswipe accident claim?
Our Kentucky personal injury lawyers have helped many accident victims obtain strong recoveries, including numerous million-dollar-plus recoveries. We review your full medical situation (treatments, complications, bills, limitations, and pain and suffering) with your doctors.
At Crandall & Pera Law, we demand compensation for all your damages, including the following current and future damages:
- Medical bills of every nature from the time the ambulance takes you to the emergency room, through hospitalizations, surgeries, and rehabilitative care.
- Lost wages, benefits, business income, and long-term disability compensation
- Your physical pain and emotional suffering
- The cost to fix or replace your car
- Scarring and disfigurement
- The inability to use a body part
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium
Our lawyers also seek wrongful death damages for families when car sideswipe accidents are fatal.
How can drivers protect themselves from sideswipe accidents in Kentucky?
Some of the precautions that can help reduce the risk of a sideswipe accident include:
- Driving in the center of the lane
- Only passing when there is plenty of room in the passing lane and the return lane
- Staying away from trucks and large cars like SUVs
- Being careful and courteous when merging
- Not drinking and driving
- Avoiding distractions
- Understanding the location of your blind spots and the blind spots of nearby vehicles.
Do you have a Kentucky sideswipe accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet injury victims and their families at our office located at 201 E Main St., Suite 530, in
Lexington, KY. We meet car accident victims at their homes or a nearby healthcare facility if necessary. Our lawyers also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms like Zoom.
We’re here to answer your questions and explain your rights.
Speak with our Kentucky sideswipe accident lawyers today
Sideswipe accidents are frightening. They’re hard to avoid and can cause your car to veer into other lanes or roll over. At Crandall & Pera Law, we’re respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our compassion for our clients and our impressive record of verdicts and settlements. Our Kentucky car sideswipe accident lawyers are seasoned trial lawyers and skilled negotiators. Please call us or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. Our lawyers represent car accident victims on a contingency fee basis.