Car crashes happen every day, and they are often unexpected. A side-impact collision can take a toll on you as the driver, your passengers, and your family. As such, the law allows you to seek compensation for any damages you suffered when another driver is to blame.
Call Sevenish Law Firm P.C. at (317) 636-7777 for a consultation with our firm. You deserve compensation, and a Center Township side-impact collision lawyer from our team may be able to assist you.
How Side-Impacts Happen
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 5,350 people were killed in side-impact crashes in just 2018. Side-impacts can happen in various ways. While you might think this type of crash only refers to T-bone collisions, a side-impact crash might occur when someone pushes you out of your lane, off the road, or sideswipes you from the other direction. If someone sideswipes you while driving in the opposite direction, your airbag can deploy and startle you, leading to a subsequent crash.
After an impact happens, it is important to get off the road if you can, call the police, and collect information on the other driver—if your injuries allow this. You might also find eyewitnesses who can tell you more or show you pictures of the at-fault vehicle. Each of these steps can set you on the right path for a personal injury claim.
If you are unable to take these steps due to the severity of your injuries, the attorney on your case can seek out this information from the police report and other evidence. You will also want to seek medical attention as soon as possible and keep your medical records as evidence of your injuries.
You can learn more about the help a Center Township side-impact collision lawyer may be able to offer you by calling Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. at (317) 636-7777. Our firm offers free consultations to accident victims to discuss their cases. This is your chance to tell us your side of the story and learn what your legal options are.
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Determining Who Is Responsible for Your Side-Impact Collision
In order to file a compensation claim for any type of side-impact collision, you must understand what and who caused your accident. These types of accidents can involve:
- Other passenger vehicles
- Tractor-trailers
- Emergency vehicles
- Law enforcement vehicles
- Construction vehicles
When you are struck by another passenger vehicle, the driver may be to blame. This would require you to name the driver in a personal injury lawsuit or file a claim with their insurance company.
Tractor-trailers introduce complex liability that may include the truck owner, the employer of the driver, or the company that leases the trailer. You could even go so far as suing a company that loaded the truck incorrectly and caused the driver to lose control if the evidence points to this.
Emergency vehicles and law enforcement vehicles are attached to government organizations. If you believe such a vehicle caused your collision, your claim would likely be against the associated agency or municipality. You may also be able to sue a construction company if it has not set up a construction site very well, causing unwarranted obstructions on the road that led to your collision.
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The Level of Compensation You Deserve
You deserve a certain level of compensation when you are hurt in a side-impact collision. Your lawyer will work with you to collect information that helps them evaluate your losses and create a case for damages from the negligent party. Compensation for your injuries and losses generally includes:
- Expenses for your treatment and recovery
- Lost time at work
- Pain and suffering
You should also be aware that you can file a lawsuit for wrongful death if you lost a loved one in a side-impact collision. Wrongful death lawsuits work similarly to personal injury lawsuits, though the available compensation may differ slightly. The at-fault entity that you win damages from will likely need to pay for the burial and funeral expenses, extra legal costs, and loss of consortium and familial support.
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Taking on an Insurance Company
In the beginning, you may seek an insurance settlement in order to avoid going to court. Yet, this approach does not necessarily make the process of seeking compensation any easier. The insurance company might decline to pay your insurance claims, suggesting that you played a role in the collision or caused your injuries. Alternatively, the insurer may accept your claim but offer a lower settlement than you need to cover your damages.
Fortunately, an attorney can help you both inside and outside the courtroom. Your legal representation can handle these negotiations for you, or help you take the case to court if there is no chance of an out-of-court settlement.
It may be unwise to speak to the negligent party’s lawyers, the insurance company, or the other entities involved in the accident on your own. This is why your lawyer can also handle the communications in your claim, taking phone calls, responding to letters, and replying to emails that are relevant to the case.
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Our Team Is Ready to Hear About Your Side-Impact Collision
Representing yourself pro se is not advisable. Ultimately, you may find the legal process difficult to manage on your own, especially if you are still in recovery. Hiring a Center Township side-impact collision lawyer can give you more time to recover instead of contending with the other party’s lawyers and insurance adjusters.
After suffering injuries due to a side-impact crash, you can call Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. at (317) 636-7777. Our team is ready to offer you a consultation with one of our representatives today. Call now.
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