Nashville Sideswipe Accident Lawyers

A sideswipe accident, or broadside collision, occurs when two vehicles collide when positioned side-by-side. It is typically due to another driver being distracted behind the wheel, driving under the influence, or driving aggressively, potentially causing devastating injuries based on the speed and angle of impact. In many cases, individuals may require hospitalization and multiple surgeries, resulting in a stack of medical bills that they can never seem to pay off. The devastation of a sideswipe accident runs deep, tearing families apart emotionally and financially.

Types of Injuries Resulting from Sideswipe Accidents

Suppose you have been injured in a sideswipe accident, the Nashville car accident lawyers at Raybin & Weissman. We are ready to negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Exertion on the spine or the nerves at the end of the spinal cord can result in a spinal cord injury. Common symptoms of a spinal cord injury include paralysis, loss of function below the site of injury, and inability to regulate body temperature. The horizontal impact of a crash makes it more likely to suffer a spinal cord injury. Unfortunately, symptoms may not appear for hours or days, which may cause a person to seek medical treatment after the effects of the injury have taken hold.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Any sudden blow, jolt, or strike to the head can disrupt brain function, causing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Closed-brain injuries (injuries caused to the brain when it is jostled back and forth within the skull) are the most common type of TBI in car accidents, and sideswipe collisions are no different. 

Each year, there are roughly 214,000 TBI-related hospitalizations, with many people suffering long-term effects. Although a sideswipe collision does not generally result in the same level of impact as a head-on or rear-end collision, the force of the crash can cause a traumatic brain injury.

Whiplash

Any sudden force can cause a rapid back-and-forth motion in your neck, resulting in damaged tendons, nerves, and discs in the cervical spine. The cervical spine is fragile so that lateral force can result in permanent instability. Symptoms of whiplash most commonly present as headaches, neck pain, stiffness, and tingling in the arms.

Over-the-counter treatments, such as pain relievers and heat therapy, are often used to treat the condition, with most people making significant improvements in a few weeks. However, the sharper and stronger the impact of the crash, the more damage to the cervical spine it will cause.

Economic & Non-Economic Damages

Our Nashville car accident lawyers are dedicated to fighting for the compensation you deserve. Sideswipe accident victims are often entitled to damages or compensation for accident-related losses. Damages may be either economic or non-economic. Economic damages are any losses that have taken money directly from your pocketbook. These may include:

• Lost wages
• Loss of future earnings
• Ambulatory services
• Medical imaging and laboratory testing
• Prescription costs
• Physical therapy
• Home modifications

In contrast, non-economic damages are nontangible losses that impact your emotional and mental health. These may include:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Infliction of emotional distress
• Loss of companionship and society
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Paralysis
• Scarring and/or disfigurement

Consult with Our Nashville Sideswipe Accident Attorneys Today

A sideswipe accident often results in excruciating injuries, lost income, and damage to personal relationships. Our Nashville sideswipe accident attorneys are adamant about helping injured parties recover fair compensation. We know you have worked hard all your life, and your assets should not be at risk due to another motorist’s carelessness. Contact us online or by phone to arrange your free, no-risk consultation.