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Injuries from South Dakota Side Impact Collisions

Side impact collision. Side-swipe wreck. T-bone accident. No matter what you call it, this type of crash is both alarmingly common and dangerous. Side impact collisions account for almost one quarter of all fatal car wrecks in the United States each year.

These collisions are usually caused when a driver violates the right-of-way of another car, thus slamming into the car in an intersection after running a red light or stop sign. Side impact collisions are especially dangerous for people in the car that is hit, because cars are not designed to sustain this type of force.

South Dakota side impact car accidents often result in one or many of these serious injuries:

• Severe lacerations or burns
• Broken bones
• Dislocations or sprains
• Back or neck injuries
• Head or brain injuries
• Death

If you or a loved one has been injured in a side impact collision that was caused by a negligent driver, you are likely eligible to recover financial compensation as a result. The process of starting and winning a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent driver can be very difficult, though. It gets infinitely tougher when you have to fight the insurance companies for every dollar.

To give yourself and your family the best possible chance of earning the financial compensation that you deserve, contact the South Dakota car attorneys of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today.

You can call us toll free at (877) 789-5238 or fill out the online form on this page, and we will contact you within 24 hours. You also can read our FREE South Dakota car accident book for more information.