Injured in a side impact collision? Call us today.

Side impact collisions, otherwise known as side-swipes or T-bone wrecks, are some of the most common types of South Dakota car accidents. They happen when the side of a vehicle is struck by another vehicle, often in an intersection.

Side impact collisions are also extremely dangerous. About 9,000 deaths occur each year as a result of side impact car accidents, making up almost one quarter of all fatal car wrecks in the United States annually.

The most common cause of a side impact collision is one driver failing to yield the right-of-way to another. This can happen in a wide range of places on the road, including:

At a stop light
At a stop sign
Merging onto a highway
Changing lanes on the highway
In a parking lot

Though the scenarios that cause side impact car collisions vary, the results are often the same. Side impact car collisions can result in serious injuries, such as broken bones, back or neck injuries, head injuries, and even death.

Side impact collisions are especially dangerous because there is nearly no protection in modern cars for this type of impact. Airbags protect you from front and rear-end collisions, but very few cars are reinforced for side impacts.

If you or a family member has been injured in a side impact collision by a negligent driver, we urge you to contact an experienced South Dakota car attorney today. You can learn more about your legal rights in these cases and your eligibility to earn financial compensation.

Call Zimmer, Duncan & Cole at (877) 789-5238 to schedule a free consultation about your case. We serve clients throughout South Dakota.

Auto Accident

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Personal Injury

Have you suffered a catastrophic personal injury in South Dakota? Visit this page and call a Sioux Falls personal injury attorney at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP.