Orlando Side-impact
Accidents
A side impact during a car accident can have devastating consequences for the health of the driver, the passenger, and others involved in the incident. If you suffered only damage to your car during an impact accident, and your health is not at risk, contact our lawyer, who can help you put together a claim based on the economic parameters. Even if you have not been visibly injured, lawyers advise you to see a doctor within 14 days to document your medical condition. In the future, if health complications arise, you can get compensation and reimbursement from insurance companies for the restoration of your lost health.
Possible Recoverable Damages Available in Your Case
The actual value of your Orlando car cras damages will be calculated based on the factors of the crash, including a side impact. Our attorneys will estimate your compensation for an impact accident in Orlando by using the following parameters.
- The actual medical expenses billed.
- Lost income while recovering your health.
- Lost work capacity, i.e., disability.
- Emotional and psychological health disorders.
- Loss of funds to support dependents and other family members.
- Economic damages.
With economic and non-economic damages in mind, our Orlando Side Impact Collision Accident Lawyers will prepare a claim against insurance companies and other interested parties.
Essential Steps to Follow After an Accident
Side impact accidents in Orlando occur when drivers ignore traffic signal warnings. Additional causes of side impact incidents include distracted driving, reckless driving, and being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not uncommon for side impact accidents to occur on a curve when one vehicle is moving quickly and the other is making a maneuver.
Our lawyers recommend that you take the following steps after a side impact crash:
- Call 911 and tell the operator that you have had a side impact crash in Orlando.
- If possible, move your car to the side of the road.
- If medical assistance is needed, notify emergency services.
- Wait until a police officer arrives to investigate and file a detailed side impact accident report.
- Gather the contact information of everyone involved in the incident.
- Call your insurance company and provide information about the side impact in Orlando.
- Visit your doctor within two weeks to record information about your medical condition.
Do not broadcast on the Internet during the investigation and do not sign any documents with insurance companies at the scene of the impact accident. If you are having trouble, call our Orlando Side Impact Car Accident Attorneys for an initial free consultation.
Liability Can Include Other Parties
Under part §316. 1925 of the 2020 Florida Statutes, reckless driving poses a danger to the life and health of road users. This endangerment is a violation, and the guilty party is fully liable for the side impact accident. Penalties include both financial-related and the revocation of the driver’s license. By comparison, if a car crashes is caused by reckless driving, the driver would face fines and jail time. In some situations, it will be necessary to prove the negligence of one of the parties. You can contact our attorney to get help when the degree of culpability of each of the parties must be determined.
FAQs
Our lawyer has prepared answers to frequently asked questions about car crashes related to side impacts in Orlando.
What Affects the Severity of Side Impact Collisions?
Ignoring traffic signals and failing to obey speed limits at intersections and on the most dangerous parts of the highway cause the most severe side impact accidents. According to police reports and our lawyers’ case data, the highest number of such incidents occur at intersections.
Who Determines Fault in an Auto Accident?
A police officer prepares an crash report and conducts an investigation. The report is then given to an expert, who determines each party’s degree of fault. The expert must also determine the technical condition of the car. We advise contacting our attorney, who will request data from the expert to verify the degree of culpability of each party involved in the impact incident.
What Are Common Injuries Caused by Side Impact Collisions?
Expert analysis and the cases of our attorneys show that passengers are the most injured parties in side impact collisions. According to official data, common types of injuries in side impact auto incidents are fractures of the upper and lower limbs, back injuries, head injuries, cuts from the glass, etc.
Why Are Side Impact Car Accidents So Dangerous?
Though safety belts provide protection during a collision involving forward-backward movement, they are not as effective with left-right movement. Nevertheless, complex safety systems in the form of airbags and seat belts will minimize the severe consequences of a side impact. Thus, having a set of safety systems is the best option for providing passive and active protection in a car collision.
Causes of Side Impact Collisions
The main causes of this category of car crashes are the following:
- Driver ignoring the other vehicle’s turn signals,
- Distracted driving,
- Reckless driving,
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and
- Excessive speed.
Taken together, these factors determine the degree of negligence of the parties involved in the crash.
Types of Injuries Related to Side Impact Collisions
Many of the people who have contacted us and asked us to draft claims and litigate their cases in court or with insurance companies have incurred the following types of injuries:
- Fractured bones in the lower and upper extremities,
- Back injuries,
- Neck injuries,
- Head injuries,
- Spinal cord injuries, and
- Complete or partial paralysis.
Our lawyers’ case statistics show that the largest percentage of injuries are severe.
Statute of Limitations
Under the 2020 Florida Statutes, there is a statute of limitations regarding car crash cases. The injured person or other interested party has the right to file a claim within four years from the date of the accident. This also applies to situations involving impaired health. You should visit a doctor within two weeks of the incident to document your medical condition. If you have a medical condition related to your car incident, you may be able to receive compensation, including for rehabilitation and recovery.
Free Case Evaluation
If you have been involved in a side impact car incident, contact our experts, who will perform a free case evaluation. Based on the evidence and testimony, an attorney will outline the likelihood of winning your case with the insurers or trial panel. You can email the details of your case to us or call a consultant who will provide a free consultation.
References and Resources:
https://www.gregcolemanlaw.com/side-impact-crash-attorney-tn.html
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14754677/
https://mykramerlawfirm.com/car-auto-accident/side-impact-collision/
https://www.anidjarlevine.com/areas-we-serve/orlando-fl/car-accident-lawyer/side-impact-collisions/
https://bencrump.com/areas-we-serve/orlando-fl/car-accident-lawyer/side-impact-collisions/
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