Sideswipe accidents are generally when two vehicles drive too close to one another in their respective lanes and make contact. This typically results in a collision of each drivers’ side called a sideswipe accident. They range in severity depending on the speed and types of vehicles driving. It is more likely that a motorcyclist’s accident would be fairly severe, given that they receive direct impact of any type of accident as opposed to an automobile driver. Sideswipe accidents could be so severe that they result in a car rolling over on the road, or a motorcyclist being launched off of their motorcycle.
Generally, sideswipe accidents occur due to reckless or negligent driving. This can include:
- Distracted driving, such as cell phone usage, car radio usage, fatigue, etc.
- Failure to check a blind spot when switching lanes
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Speeding
- Exaggerated movements to avoid an unrelated potential accident
By ensuring that you, as a driver, are completely focused and unimpaired while driving, you can lessen the chance that you are in a sideswipe accident. They pose a significant risk to motorcyclists, especially, and can be very damaging to both parties involved. The at-fault driver varies depending on how the accident occurred. For instance, in the oftentimes that it occurs from a lane change, the car that is attempting to change lanes is typically the one at fault.
We at America’s Consumer Lawyer are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident due to another’s negligence, contact America’s Consumer Lawyer for a free consultation. Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, America’s Consumer Lawyer is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at America’s Consumer Lawyer, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
