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Side-Impact Collision Lawyer Video

Alabama personal injury lawyer Tom McCutcheon explains why hiring an attorney experienced with side-impact Collision is crucial when seeking fair compensation.
McCutcheon & Hamner — Serving Alabama for over 40 years.

Video Highlights

Side-impact collisions often occur when a driver fails to yield the right of way or turns left across traffic. Drivers are legally required to keep a proper lookout, meaning they must see what is there to be seen. Simply claiming "I didn't see them" is not a valid excuse in these cases. If you are involved in a side-impact collision, it's important to seek legal assistance to understand your rights and options.

Common Questions

What is a side-impact collision?

A side-impact collision occurs when one vehicle strikes another on the side. This often happens when a driver turns left across traffic or fails to yield the right of way.

What are the legal responsibilities of drivers in side-impact collisions?

Drivers have a duty to yield the right of way and to keep a proper lookout. This means they must be aware of their surroundings and see any vehicles that may be present.

What should I do if I'm involved in a side-impact collision?

If you are involved in a side-impact collision, you should contact a lawyer who specializes in this area. They can help you understand your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation.

Transcript

Side impact collisions occur mainly when one car turns left across traffic or fails to yield the right away. In other words, they have a duty to stop and cross safely. They have a duty to yield the right away. What people don't understand about the law of side impact collisions is the law requires a driver to keep a proper lookout. At law, the word proper means not that you actually look both ways, but it means that you actually see what's there to be seen. So the excuse of, "Well, I just didn't see them," is not a legally sufficient excuse. So when you have a side impact collision, give us a call. We know how they work. We know how they operate legally, and we'll be happy to help you.

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