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Sideswipe truck accidents can cause severe injuries, especially when an 18-wheeler drifts into your lane without warning. These crashes often happen on Houston’s busiest and most dangerous roads like I-10, I-45, Highway 59, and the 610 Loop—where heavy traffic and aggressive driving create the perfect storm for disaster. If you were sideswiped by a commercial truck, you may be facing high medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.
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At Mokaram Injury Lawyers, we specialize in serious truck accident cases and know how to hold negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable. Our team acts quickly to preserve critical evidence, build a strong case, and protect your rights from day one. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a sideswipe truck accident can take. That’s why we’re committed to helping victims in Houston get the justice and compensation they deserve.
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What is a Sideswipe Truck Accident?
A sideswipe truck accident occurs when the side of a large truck, like an 18-wheeler, makes contact with the side of another vehicle. This often happens when a truck driver fails to check blind spots, changes lanes without signaling, or drifts into another lane due to distraction, fatigue, or impairment. The impact can cause the smaller vehicle to lose control, resulting in serious accidents and significant damage.
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These collisions are especially dangerous on highways with fast-moving and dense traffic. Due to the truck’s massive size, even minor sideswipes can lead to catastrophic consequences, including severe injuries or fatalities. If you’re involved in such an accident, it’s crucial to seek legal help immediately to protect your rights and pursue compensation.
Causes of Sideswipe Truck Accidents in Houston
Sideswipe collisions may seem minor compared to head-on crashes—but when an 80,000-pound truck drifts into your lane, the consequences can be devastating. These accidents often occur when:
- A truck driver fails to check blind spots
- The vehicle makes an unsafe lane change
- Driver fatigue, distraction, or intoxication impairs judgment
- Speeding or road/weather conditions are ignored
In seconds, you could find your car forced off the road, crushed between vehicles, or slammed into a barrier—all because of a trucker’s negligence.
Injuries Sustained in Sideswipe Truck Accidents
Whiplash and Neck Injuries
Sudden lateral force can cause the neck to jerk unnaturally.
Symptoms: pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
Even without a direct head impact, violent shaking can cause concussions or more serious brain trauma.
Symptoms might not appear immediately.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The twisting motion in a sideswipe can injure the spine.
Ranges from herniated discs to partial or complete paralysis.
Broken Bones
The force of the impact can break ribs, arms, legs, or collarbones.
The side of the vehicle often has less structural protection.
Internal Injuries
Damage to organs like the lungs, liver, or spleen may occur due to blunt force trauma.
Often life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Crush Injuries and Amputations
In high-impact cases, the door area may collapse or the vehicle may be pushed into another object.
May result in severe limb trauma or even amputations.
Cuts and lacerations
Broken glass, twisted metal, or debris can cause deep wounds.
Risk of infection or permanent scarring.
Who Is Liable in a Sideswipe Truck Accident?
In many cases, both the truck driver and their employer can be held accountable. We investigate:
- Driver negligence: Was the driver distracted, fatigued, speeding, or under the influence?
- Trucking company liability: Did the company fail to train or supervise the driver? Were maintenance records neglected?
- Vehicle and black box data: We retrieve and analyze ECM (black box) records to determine braking, speed, and more.
- Dash cam and surveillance footage: We secure video evidence before it disappears.
What Makes Sideswipe Truck Cases Different?
Unlike typical car accidents, trucking cases require fast action and technical expertise. That’s why we act immediately to:
- Send legal notice demanding preservation of all evidence
- Launch an independent investigation using trusted accident reconstruction experts
- Document tire marks, debris patterns, and impact angles
- Protect your rights before the trucking company can spin the story
Trucking insurers will try to blame you—don’t let them. We’ve handled hundreds of cases where the other side tried to twist the facts. We know every trick in the book, and we’ll shut it down.
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What to Do After a Sideswipe Truck Accident?
- Call 911 and seek medical attention immediately
- Document the scene, take photos if safe to do so
- Get witness info and the truck’s DOT number
- Do not speak to the trucking company’s insurer before consulting a lawyer
- Contact Mokaram Injury Lawyers
Free Consultation with a Sideswipe Truck Accident Attorney in Houston
If you or a loved one has been injured in a sideswipe truck accident, don’t delay seeking legal support. At Mokaram Injury Lawyers, we offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you understand your rights and assess your case. Our experienced attorneys will walk you through your legal options, help you pursue compensation, and stand by your side every step of the way—with no upfront costs.
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