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Side Impact Collision


A side impact collision in Barrie can result in severe injuries for those involved in the accident. All motor vehicle accidents resulting from driver negligence including side impact collision accidents are civil actionable wrongs and a person can seek relief through the courts in Ontario for the purposes of accessing the insurance policy of the at fault driver.

Under the Ontario Insurance Act, where an accident arising from the use and operation of a motor vehicle and resulting in a personal injury which would include a rear end collision, then the at-fault driver would be covered by their insurance policy and that coverage would be accessible to the injured party through a claim against the at-fault driver.

A Barrie side impact collision and accident lawyer can offer more legal guidance surrounding the topic. Consult with a qualified accident lawyer for more information.

Following an Accident

Common fact patterns include a driver who runs a red light or disobeys a stop sign, or is inattentive when exiting a driveway onto a road.

The first step a person should take following a side impact collision is to contact the police, do their best to collect any witness information, to take photographs of the vehicles involved, and to seek medical attention. It is important for an injured party in a rollover accident to do their best to collect any witness information and to take photographs of the vehicles involved. Police should be called in order to generate police documentation of the accident such as a motor vehicle accident report and witness statements.

For more on steps a person should take following an incident, contact a Barrie side impact collision and rollover accident lawyer.

Side Effects of a Collision

The force applied to a body in a side impact collision are dangerous and can lead to serious injuries, especially when the point of impact is right beside a vehicle occupant. Concussion, head trauma, head laceration due to shattered glass, and disc herniation are common injuries in side impact collisions.

Rollover Accidents

As rollovers are often the result of side to side impacts, the risk of such accidents can be reduced by exercising care when changing lanes with mirror and blind spot checks and proper signaling. However, sometimes there is nothing a driver can do to prevent a rollover accident. If the driver alongside the person fails to check their mirrors and blind spot, for example, a side impact and rollover is inevitable. A Barrie side impact collision and rollover accident lawyer can offer more safety tips for prevention.

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If you have any questions and would like to schedule a call with our legal team for a FREE no-obligation consultation, contact us now. During this call you can ask any questions as it relates to your accident and/or claim and we'll discuss your options and possible outcomes.

Regardless of where you're located in Ontario – we may be able to help you. Don't delay - call us. Our lines are open 24/7.

Working with a Barrie Side Impact Collision Lawyer

Following a side impact collision, a lawyer can commence a civil action against the at-fault driver for various kinds of damages including damages for pain and suffering, for lost earnings, for their diminished ability to maintain their home, for lost wages, and for their rehabilitation and care needs.

A lawyer can also help a person get their accident benefits claim started with their own insurance company so that in the short term, they can have access to benefits such as income replacement, rehabilitation, and attendant care benefits.

Talking to a lawyer can be beneficial for an injured party to try to claim damages that were made by an at-fault driver. A person can suffer less with the help of a Barrie side impact collision lawyer so they can focus on their recovery.

 

Areas We Serve

Practice Areas

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151 Eglinton Ave W,
Toronto, ON
M4R 1A6
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4145 N Service Rd
Burlington, ON
L7L 4X6
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2 County Ct Blvd #400,
Brampton, ON
L6W 3W8
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105 Consumers Drive
Whitby, ON
L1N 1C4
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92 Caplan Ave #121,
Barrie, ON
L4N 0Z7
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380 Wellington St Tower B, 6th Floor,
London, ON
N6A 5B5
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2233 Argentia Rd Suite 302,
East Tower Mississauga, ON
L5N 6A6
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1 Hunter St E,
Hamilton, ON
L8N 3W1
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459 George St N,
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
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22 Frederick Street,
Suite 700
Kitchener, ON N2H 6M6
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116 Lisgar Street, Suite 300
Ottawa ON
K2P 0C2
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10 Milner Business Ct #300,
Scarborough, ON
M1B 3C6
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