Side-Impact Collision Lawyer Houston, TXn

A side impact is also known as a T-bone accident and involves a car crashing into the side of another vehicle. Many of these kinds of accidents involve high speeds; of which, can lead to severe injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of these collisions, please call a side-impact collision lawyer in Houston, TX today. John K. Zaid & Associates will be happy to review your case and help you to understand the next steps to take. Call our firm now. 

Understanding Side Swipe Accidents

The majority of side swipe accidents occur at an intersection where one driver fails to stop at a light or sign, or does not yield to another vehicle. In many cases, the impacted car is forced into the path of other cars or objects and/or roles over. 

In rear-end or head-on accidents, there tends to be more distance between the occupants and the vehicle that hit them. Whereas, in a side-impact collision the door might be the only barrier. Newer cars may be equipped with side airbags that take some of the force of the accident, but as our Houston, TX side-impact collision lawyer might tell you, these might be inadequate. 

Potential Recoverable Damages in a Side-Swipe Accident

The injuries sustained in a side-swipe accident can be moderate to severe, life threatening or fatal. Some of the most common injuries we’ve seen in cases include:

• Broken bones and fractures
• Head injuries
• Neck and spine injuries
• Amputations
• Disfigurement
• Burns
• Lacerations
• Internal injuries
• Whiplash 

Victims might find themselves permanently injured or disabled. Months or years of rehabilitation may be required. Fortunately, a car accident lawyer Houston, TX knows and trusts may be able to help. Although our firm cannot change what happened we may be able to provide financial relief through compensation. In our experience, we’ve successfully recovered damages for:

• Medical care
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Loss of income
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish 
• + More

Settlement vs. Trial

Some people choose to pursue compensation through settlements and negotiations out of court. Usually, a lawyer will recommend this. However, if a settlement cannot be reached, the case may go to trial. In general about 5-10% of all cases end up in court; some, will actually reach a settlement just prior to a trial/hearing taking place. Whatever happens with your own case, feel confident in knowing your side-impact collision lawyer in Houston, TX will let you know what is going on well beforehand. 

Limited Time to Act on Your Case

If you decide to take legal action, you have a limited time to do so. Typically you will have two years from the date of the accident. There could be factors that influence this, such as whether a government entity is involved or the actual date of discovery. If you believe you have a case, please call a lawyer rather than wait. 

John K. Zaid & Associates: A Leading Personal Injury Law Firm in Texas

Healing from an accident can be very long and drawn out. The financial challenges that come with it might make things even more exhausting. You don’t have to deal with these things alone. Call a side-impact collision lawyer in Houston, TX for help.