Side impact collisions, also called T-bones or sideswipes, are one of the most common types of car wrecks that occur in Florida. Side impact collisions happen when one vehicle collides with the side of another, and often occur in intersections.
Because most drivers and passengers have no built-in protection (such as airbags) against side impact collisions, these accidents are especially dangerous. About 9000 deaths occur in the US each year as a result of these crashes, accounting for almost one quarter of all fatal car wrecks.
Side impact collisions can result in broken legs and arms, or dislocations and sprains of shoulders, wrists and knees. T-bone accidents can result in back or neck injuries, especially as the result of whiplash. These wrecks can also lead to head or brain injuries, which can be fatal.
Side impact collisions, a type of Florida car accident, are most commonly caused when one driver fails to yield the right of way to another, crashing into them while passing through a busy or confusing intersection. This can happen at a stop sign or a stoplight.
However, this type of Florida car accident can also occur on a quiet side street, while turning out of a parking spot, or on a busy highway. T-bone or sideswipe accidents can happen when cars are merging onto a multi-lane interstate or changing lanes on a throughway.
If you or someone close to you has been injured in a side impact collision on a Florida roadway, you may be eligible to recover damages from the crash by filing a personal injury claim. This can help you cover medical expenses, missed time at work, and much more.
If you think you are a victim of a side impact collision, or have questions about your eligibility to receive compensation from the accident, we recommend you contact a Miami car accident attorney. You can schedule a free consultation to talk about your wreck, and get advice on how to proceed.
Call the Miami car accident attorneys at Chalik & Chalik today to learn more, or visit one of our many Florida offices in locations such as Orlando, Miami, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Coral Springs, Hollywood, and Fort Myers.
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