SIDE IMPACT COLLISIONS
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Studies have found side impact collisions to be the most dangerous type of car accident. These crashes often result in a greater percentage of deaths than in any other type of auto accident.
After a side impact collision, it is imperative you contact an accident attorney immediately. Insurance company representatives will hound you for an oral or written statement in an attempt to diminish the amount of compensation they pay you.
At The Bradley Law Firm, we have successfully litigated side impact accidents in Missouri for over thirty years, and will aggressively pursue full compensation for your injuries. If necessary, we will file a lawsuit and argue your case to a jury.
How Side Impact Collisions Occur
Side impact collisions occur at intersections and are often due to driver negligence or inadequate traffic signs. Even the most attentive and law-abiding drivers can become victims of intersection car accidents caused by another driver who:
- Disregards another driver’s right of way, which is the most common cause of motorcycle accidents
- Runs a stop sign or red light
- Fails to yield at a yield sign
- Does not make a complete stop at a red light before making a right hand turn
- Ignores “no turn on red” signs
Why Side Impact Collisions are Dangerous
A study conducted by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concluded the most common type of car accident to result in personal injury were those involving traffic signal violations.
Both front-end collisions and rear-end collisions are less dangerous due to crumple space absorbing the impact and protecting vehicle occupants. However, when a car rams into the side of another vehicle, there is very little to protect the occupants from injury.
Why You Need a Side Impact Collision Attorney
Car accidents at intersections generally result in serious personal injury, which can put your family under considerable emotional and financial stress.
Only an experienced auto accident attorney can accurately gauge the value of your case and obtain full compensation for your damages. You may be entitled to payment for:
- Medical costs
- Diminished earning capacity
- Loss of wages
- Rental car costs
- Vehicle repair or replacement
- Physical and mental suffering
- Loss of companionship and funeral costs, in the event of a wrongful death
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident at an intersection, please contact the side impact collision attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm today for your free case evaluation. Our attorneys have successfully litigated car accidents for citizens of St. Louis and Kansas City and all of Missouri for over thirty years. We also serve clients in Jefferson City and all of Missouri.