{"id":133958,"date":"2023-04-27T14:29:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/?page_id=133958"},"modified":"2023-07-26T15:10:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:10:32","slug":"sideswipe-collision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bottarolaw.com\/auto-accident-attorney\/types-of-car-accidents\/sideswipe-collision\/","title":{"rendered":"Sideswipe Collision"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you were recently injured in a sideswipe accident in Rhode Island, you know just how terrifying and painful it can be to have another vehicle collide with you unexpectedly. Your mind might be spinning with questions and concerns about how to move forward and how you will recover.<\/span><\/p>\n At Bottaro Law, Mike and his legal team want you to know that you don\u2019t have to navigate the aftermath of a car accident<\/a> alone. Our experienced Rhode Island injury attorneys are here to help you fight for the compensation and justice you deserve. While we understand that no amount of money could ever erase the trauma and pain you have experienced, we know it can alleviate some of the financial burdens the accident has left you with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mike and his team can help you take on the legal system and advocate for your interests so you can focus on healing and getting back to your life. Don\u2019t let the insurance companies pressure you into accepting less than you deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Contact us today<\/span><\/a> for a free initial claim evaluation to discuss your legal options. With our exclusive \u201cNo Fee Guarantee,\u201d you won\u2019t owe us anything unless we secure money for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Rhode Island accident victims turn to Bottaro Law for help with their legal claims for very good reasons. Choose us for your sideswipe car accident case because:<\/span><\/p>\n Sideswipe car accidents happen when the side of one vehicle hits or scrapes against the side of another vehicle. The impact of a sideswipe accident can cause drivers to lose control and hit another car or fixed object.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These accidents commonly occur on multi-lane roads and highways when drivers unintentionally drift out of their lanes or attempt to move into lanes already occupied by other vehicles. Sideswipe accidents can also involve vehicles passing in opposite directions, such as when a driver drifts over a center line or median or inadvertently ends up on the wrong side of the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n According to the <\/span>Insurance Information Institute<\/span><\/a>, sideswipe accidents contributed to 950 U.S. traffic fatalities in one recent year. Closer to home, the <\/span>Rhode Island Department of Transportation<\/span><\/a> reports that 56 percent of statewide traffic fatalities in a recent five-year span were from crashes involving lane departures, many of which were sideswipe accidents. Lane departure accidents account for between 100 and 150 severe injuries every year.<\/span><\/p>\n In most cases, a driver who unlawfully moves out of their lane bears liability for a sideswipe accident. That\u2019s because drivers must ensure they can complete a lane change or turn safely before attempting the maneuver. But other parties, such as another road user or a car parts manufacturer, could be liable in certain circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Investigators commonly use the following types of evidence to determine fault after a sideswipe collision:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Some of the most frequent causes of sideswipe collisions in Rhode Island include:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Sideswipe collisions can cause a range of serious injuries, including:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n With a successful sideswipe accident claim, you could demand compensation for losses such as:<\/span><\/p>\n Steps you can take to protect your legal options after a sideswipe accident include:<\/span><\/p>\n If you were recently injured in a sideswipe accident in Rhode Island, you know just how terrifying and painful it can be to have another vehicle collide with you unexpectedly. Your mind might be spinning with questions and concerns about … Continue reading Why You Need Bottaro Law After a Sideswipe Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Understanding Sideswipe Car Accidents<\/b><\/h2>\n
Rhode Island Sideswipe Accident Statistics<\/b><\/h2>\n
Who Is at Fault for a Sideswipe Accident?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Causes of Sideswipe Collisions in Rhode Island<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Common Sideswipe Collision Injuries<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Compensation Available After a Sideswipe Accident in Rhode Island<\/b><\/h2>\n
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What Should You Do After a Sideswipe Accident?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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