MAXIMIZING WHAT YOU RECOVER AFTER A SIDE-IMPACT COLLISION

Side impact crashes can be more dangerous than head-on or rear-end crashes. A side impact collision occurs when an oncoming vehicle strikes another vehicle on the side.

When the assaulting vehicle strikes another vehicle on the passenger's or driver's door, the accident is referred to as a T-bone or T-type accident.

When the assaulting vehicle strikes the front or rear side panels of another vehicle, this is referred to as a L -type of accident.

After representing countless clients in cases involving side impact car wrecks, we are well-versed in the road to obtaining compensation.

The Ripple Effect Of Technological Advancements In Transportation

Over the years, Lexington Attorneys Tom Herren and Chuck Adams have seen many changes in vehicles. Because of the changes, the injuries suffered by our clients in a side impact crashes have profoundly increased.

Specifically,

  • Today 50 percent vehicles sold are SUVs, trucks or vans.
  • SUVs, trucks and vans are heavier, stiffer and ride higher than the standard car.
  • In a side impact collision involving a SUV, truck or van, the higher, stiffer bumper is at the level of the car driver/passenger head or "eye" height.
  • In the side impact collision with the SUV, truck or van, the struck driver/passenger is 30 times more likely to die than the driver of the larger, heavier vehicle.
  • Children and elderly are at the highest risk of injury in a side impact accident.

Driving In Kentucky? Beware Of The Heightened Risks.

Every state experiences unique challenges in travel safety.

For us, it means that:

  • Alcohol- and drug-related crashes continue to be a huge problem in Kentucky.
  • There continues to be low seat belt usage rates in many areas of Kentucky.
  • Speed is one of the most common contributing factors in car crashes.
  • Teen drivers are involved in a higher percentage of automobile accidents than other drivers.
  • Most accidents occur on the divided interstate.
  • Many accidents occur on wet or snow-covered roads or at night.
As personal injury attorneys, we know how important it is to understand these specific factors as we work with our clients following car accidents to describe and explain the injuries that occurred as the result of a car wreck.

As attorneys from Kentucky, we work with experts in accident construction, health care and rehabilitation in order to ensure that our clients receive the best results following an accident.

We have been consistently successful at trial representing our clients as they pursue claims against insurance companies and those that have caused harm.

Do not prolong the road to obtaining maximum compensation. Our veteran attorneys are here to listen and help you move forward.

To schedule your complimentary consultation, call 859-254-0024 or send us an email. We routinely meet with the victims of accidents in their homes, in the hospital or at the rehabilitation facility. It is our focus to provide personal attention at all times, but most importantly during the time of crisis.