Boynton Beach Side Impact Accident Lawyer
Side impact collisions are also known as t-bone collisions. This is because when two cars collide this way, they make the shape of a capital letter “T.”
An individual involved in a side impact collision can be injured in a variety of ways. In some cases, these injuries lead to permanent disabilities and even death. If you are injured in a side impact collision or any other kind of car accident, you have the right to pursue monetary compensation for your related damages with the aid of an experienced Boynton Beach side impact car accident lawyer.
What Causes Side Impact Collisions?
Side impact collisions have a variety of causes. Often, they result from driver negligence. Driver negligence comes in many forms, including:
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Failure to obey posted traffic signs. This can mean running a stop sign or a red light, failing to yield or merge properly, and driving faster than the posted speed limit;
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Distracted driving. A distracted driver can easily miss a traffic signal or even the presence of another vehicle, leading to a collision;
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Drunk and drugged driving. Drivers under the influence of alcohol and other drugs can suffer from various types of impairment that lead to collisions; and
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Aggressive driving. An aggressive driver can lose control of his or her vehicle and cause an accident that results in injuries.
Additionally, side impact collisions can result from adverse weather conditions, like a wet roadway during a rainstorm.
Ways you Can be Injured in a Side Impact Accident
How you are injured in a side impact collision depends on the angle of the collision, the speed at which it occurred, the types of vehicles involved, and your overall fitness level. Injuries you could suffer include:
- Soft tissue injuries;
- Broken bones;
- Traumatic brain injury;
- Cuts;
- Burns; and
- Spinal cord injuries.
Pursuing Compensation for your Side Impact Accident Damages
In Florida, drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. With this coverage, an injured driver recovers compensation from his or her own insurance provider, rather than the negligent party’s. But in some cases, a Florida driver is entitled to file and pursue a personal injury claim. With this type of claim, the victim must prove that the other driver’s negligence caused his or her accident and resulting damages. He or she can do this with evidence like:
- A copy of the official police report for the accident;
- Photos of the accident scene; and
- Eyewitness testimonies of the accident.
Additionally, the victim must demonstrate the extent of the damages he or she suffered. To do this, he or she can provide copies of his or her medical bills, documentation of his or her lost wages, and bills for any additional expenses he or she faced because of the injury.
Work with an Experienced Boynton Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are recovering from an accidental injury, you need to focus on your physical and mental recovery. Let your personal injury lawyer handle your financial recovery by pursuing a personal injury claim on your behalf. To get started with our team at Leifer & Ramirez, contact our office today to set up your free legal consultation in our office.
