KENTUCKY & TENNESSEE
Side-Impact and Angle
Collision Injury Lawyer

• Distracted driving. Driving while texting and other distracted driving car accidents resulted in 3,142 deaths in 2020. Texting while driving is against the law in both Kentucky and Tennessee.
• Running a red light or failing to stop and an intersection. A broadside accident can result from someone running a red light or stop sign, disregarding a yield sign, or not abiding by right-of-way laws. In 2020, 928 people died as a result of running a red light, and another 116,000 people were injured in red light crashes by drivers not properly yielding to oncoming traffic.
• Speeding or aggressive driving. In 2020, speeding killed 11,258 people. Speeding through intersections is especially dangerous to all drivers and is a cause of many side-impact collisions.

• Inclement weather or other road hazards that impair driving conditions. On average, there are 1,235,000 weather-related car accidents each year, with nearly 5,000 people being killed and over 418,000 people sustaining injuries. Slick or otherwise dangerous road conditions can cause vehicles to uncontrollably slide into intersections, causing a side-impact car accident, especially when attempting to stop short or abruptly while approaching a stop signal.
• Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths – a 14% increase from 2019.

Document the accident and the scene

Documenting the scene of the accident is important for several reasons. Following an auto accident, victims are typically in shock, and therefore may have challenges remembering specific details. While a lawyer can help in many ways, having the most information possible can strengthen your case and help to ensure you recover fair compensation, especially concerning side-impact collisions where fault may be questioned.

You should also document:

• Time of day the accident occurred.
• The speed in which you were traveling.
• Weather conditions.
• Any witnesses and their contact information, including phone number, mailing address and email address.
• Notes of any other relevant details that may help you and your attorney prove fault.

Photograph the scene in a way that tells a story

Photographs are some of the most important pieces of evidence you can gather following a side-impact collision. Some of the most important pictures to take are:

• The position of each of the vehicles in their resting state following the crash. Take photos from opposite corners so you can see all four sides.
• Any markings that are left on the road, such as brake/skid marks or other indicators of a vehicle attempting to avoid the collision.
• Exterior or interior damage to the vehicles involved.
• Road conditions, traffic signals and where the vehicles are in relation to these elements. This is especially important when documenting a T-bone accident scene due to the nature of how these accidents are caused.
• Any visible injuries that you or your passengers sustained in the wreck.
• Photos of the license tags, ID numbers and unique markings of autos/vehicles belonging to persons who claim to be witnesses but won’t identify themselves. A photo of the witness’s license plate may prove helpful should the witness(es) leave the scene unexpectedly.
• Take all remaining shots of items you feel will help show how or why the side-impact crash happened.

• Traumatic Brain injuries (TBI) and concussions. Brain injuries may not be recognized immediately. They can often show up days, weeks or even months after an accident, which makes seeking medical attention very important following a wreck so that potential injuries can be identified as soon as possible.
• Broken bones. These types of car accidents often lead to broken bones due to the limited protection that the sides of vehicles provide. Depending on the speed in which you were struck, a bone injury or multiple bone injuries can occur and can be very serious.
• Wrongful death is also a possibility when evaluating side-impact collisions and should be handled by an experienced attorney.

• Lacerations or puncture wounds can occur because of broken glass or other parts of the vehicle giving way to the impact.
• Internal injuries are also common in side-impact crashes and can cause significant problems. The liver and kidneys are the most common organs to be impacted, however, any organ that has been damaged can cause internal bleeding.
• Neck and spinal damage, including whiplash. Most people think of head-on or rear-end collisions when they think of whiplash, but side-impact accidents can also cause neck injuries and whiplash as the head is thrust side-to-side.

• Help our clients obtain the medical attention they need and work to ensure a regular schedule is in place for care.
• Take over communications with the insurance companies so that you can focus on recovery.
• Coordinate with the billing departments of the providers to reduce unnecessary phone calls or harassment.
• Work with the available insurance coverage and help you recover compensation for your lost wages

• Review your insurance information, insurance claim and any initial settlement offers to ensure you get every dollar you deserve.
• Seek compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages and pain and suffering.
• Guide you through the process, offer support, and make sure that the legal process works in your favor.

• Property damage
• Medical bills

• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering