6. Sideswipe Accidents

Occur when the sides of parallel vehicles make contact, often from impaired or distracted driving or improper merging. We assess comparative negligence and right-of-way to establish fault. Though typically causing minor injuries, high-speed sideswipes can result in catastrophic harm.

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