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Sideswipe Accidents

Sideswipe accidents occur when one vehicle makes contact with the side of another vehicle. Most often, this occurs when cars are traveling in the same direction side-by-side and one vehicle enters the other vehicle's lane. This may happen because one driver is not paying attention and without realizing it drifts into another lane. It can also occur if a driver is fatigued or drunk. In some cases, sideswipe accidents occur in Miami because drivers change lanes without warning and without checking to see whether there is another car in the lane next to them. Sideswipe accidents in Miami are also quite frequent on ramps leading to and from freeways and expressways. Incorrect merging can easily lead to these types of traffic accidents.

If you have been injured in a sideswipe car accident in Miami, you may be taken to a hospital with serious injuries. It is normal to be frightened and upset by the accident. Once your immediate emergency needs have been taken care of, however, you will want to start considering your future and recovery time. You may wish to contact your insurance company in order to file a claim. You also want to contact a personal injury attorney in Miami who has experience with car accident claims. This way, you can understand your rights and understand what options you have for dealing with the accident and its aftermath. The Flaxman Law Group legal team has been helping personal injury and car accident victims in Miami and the surrounding area for more than 25 years. They have seen firsthand what happens when victims inadvertently sign away their rights and then find out that insurance money does not fully cover the cost of medical care. Unfortunately, some accident victims find that the financial devastation of their accident is even worse than the physical pain and recovery time. Don't let this happen to you. Contact a personal injury attorney in Miami to ensure that you do everything possible to get fair compensation for your injuries.

Sideswipe Accidents in Miami and the Injuries They Cause

No matter why they occur, sideswipe accidents in Miami tend to have a devastating impact. Most cars are designed to offer the most protection for rear-end and head-on collisions. In both these types of collisions, there are large rear and front buffer zones as well as front and rear bumpers to absorb the impact. With side impact accidents, such as sideswipe accidents, there is simply not this area of protection. In fact, the amount of space and metal between the passengers and the car that is crashing into the vehicle is very small. Even when cars have side impact airbags, this may not be enough to protect the occupants inside the car from serious injuries, including head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injuries.

Call a Personal Injury Attorney in Miami for Assistance

For more than 25 years, families, injury victims, and referring attorneys have sought out Charles Flaxman of the Flaxman Law Group in car accident and personal injury cases. The Flaxman Law Group has recovered more than $25 million on behalf of thousands of personal injury and car accident victims in the South Florida area. The Flaxman Law Group is a full-service law firm, with the resources to investigate and aggressively pursue a legal claim against all liable parties in a car accident. The legal team works with private investigators, expert witnesses, accident reconstruction professionals, and other professionals who can help build a strong case. If you have been injured in a car accident in Miami, contact the Flaxman Law Group today to arrange for a free accident consultation to discuss your case.

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