Side-impact car accident injury claims are serious, with side-impact accidents accounting for 22% of all crash-related deaths. Victims can be left with severe injuries that cause them to suffer from:
- Life-changing injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Financial difficulties
Charlotte’s 32,000+ accidents in 2021 led to 128 fatalities and over 15,300 injuries. Many of these accidents include side impact incidents. You might think since the opposing driver turned left into your vehicle, it’s a clear case of fault. Unfortunately, the opposing driver’s story will rarely match your own, and they may be trying to pin the blame somewhere else. We’re here to work with the passion necessary to ensure justice is served.
Example of a Side Impact Accident with Common Injuries
Megan is a 30-year-old single mother of two who just signed a lease in Eagle Lake. She’s excited about her big move and is driving through the green light off of City Park Drive when another driver goes through the red light and hits her passenger side. Luckily, her kids were not in the car.
The impact caused her head to hit the driver’s side window, causing her to sustain a concussion and require stitches. Her car is now inoperable.
She contacts her insurance company, but since her side of the story and the opposing driver’s story don’t match, her claim is up in the air. Without a car and being unable to go to work for a few weeks, she doesn’t know how she’ll pay for her first month’s rent, go to work, or even take her kids to childcare.
Proving Negligence in Your Side Impact Car Accident
If conflicting narratives exist, you must work prove negligence in your claim. We’ll work diligently on your behalf to prove negligence, which will include:
- Speaking to independent witnesses and obtaining statements from them
- Questioning the opposing driver, under oath, about the accident
- Reviewing any video footage of the accident that exists
- Working with a reconstructionist to determine how the accident occurred
- Analyzing any visual evidence left behind at the scene of the crash
If the accident occurred at an intersection, cameras may be present that can catch the other driver going through a red light (if this occurred in your case).
Your case is unique and without all of the facts in front of us, we don’t know if you have a winnable case. We’ll be more than happy to consult with you, learn the facts and help you better understand if you have a case or not.
What Types of Injuries Can Side Impact Car Accidents Cause?
Side impact car accident injury claims can involve a number of injuries, ranging from mild to severe.
Some of the most common injuries include:
Whiplash
Many side impact car accidents cause whiplash. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, whiplash can occur when the head is suddenly thrust backward, forward, side to side or any combination of these movements.
It’s the rapid movement that causes this injury, forcing your neck to stretch and putting pressure on your spine.
Whiplash injuries can be difficult to detect without an MRI or other diagnostic scans, but they require immediate treatment.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A traumatic brain injury occurs when the head comes into contact with a solid object. Symptoms of this injury may not be immediately evident and can take days or weeks to appear. In some cases, a TBI can resolve after a short period of time, but in other cases, this type of injury has long-term effects.
Chest and Abdominal Injuries
One of the most common types of injuries in a side-impact accident is trauma to the chest and abdomen. These injuries can include rib fractures and damage to the heart, lungs and other internal organs.
Broken Bones, Bruises and Lacerations
Impact accidents always pose the risk of broken bones or fractures. Cuts and bruises are common, and since your windshield or side windows can easily break, you may have significant lacerations that require stitches.
Neck, Back and Spinal Injuries
Any injury involving the neck, back or spine is serious. You may have fractures, whiplash, broken bones or sprains. In severe cases, you may be left with partial or complete paralysis, which will alter your life.
How To Choose the Right Car Accident Lawyer for Your Claim
Side-impact car accidents can cause severe injuries that leave victims with:
- Mounting medical bills
- Lost income from having to miss work
- The inability to return to work temporarily or permanently
- Emotional trauma
The financial and emotional toll of your injuries can be significant. The negligent party should be held accountable for their actions and the damages they’ve caused. To succeed with your claim, you’ll need the help of a lawyer with:
- Experience handling side impact car crashes. A lawyer who has handled cases similar to yours will know how to overcome common challenges, determine who is at fault for the accident and value your case.
- The resources to gather evidence, connect with accident reconstruction experts (if needed) and give your case the attention that it deserves.
- A client-centric approach who will share in your goals and be compassionate to your situation.
Edwards Injury Law is a black- and veteran-owned firm built on a history of service, both for our country and our community. We work to empower our clients and solve their problems using our extensive experience and resources.
If you were injured in a side-impact car accident, you need a lawyer in your corner who understands the challenges you face and will fight to protect your interests. That’s where we come in.
How Edwards Injury Law Can Help Your Case
At Edwards Injury Law, we are continually client-centric. Our compassionate and experienced attorneys have assisted many clients, just like you, with their side impact car accident injury claims.
We understand the stress and anxiety that car accident injuries can cause. You’re left with a mountain of medical bills and uncertainty about your future. We’ll help you navigate the complex claims process, negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf and fight to secure the compensation you deserve.
To schedule a case evaluation, contact us today.
