If you were hurt in an accident because someone didn’t check their blind spot, you’re not alone. Blind spot crashes happen more often in Macon than most people realize. Whether you were driving, biking, walking, or riding your motorcycle, another driver’s moment of carelessness can turn your life upside down. You shouldn’t have to suffer twice for their negligence. At Joshua E. Palmer Law Firm, we’ll fight to get you the compensation you need to move forward. To learn about your legal options, contact our firm today for a free consultation. 

What Is a Blind Spot Accident?

Blind spots are areas around the vehicle that the driver cannot see using the mirrors alone. All vehicles have blind spots, no matter how large or how small the vehicle. 

Depending on the vehicle type, blind spots are typically:

  • Along the sides of a car, especially just behind the driver’s shoulders
  • In front of tall vehicles like trucks and buses
  • Directly behind larger vehicles, such as trucks or SUVs
  • Near the rear corners of the vehicle
  • On the left side of large vehicles like commercial trucks or buses, sometimes covering two lanes

Types of Blind Spot Accidents

Blind spot crashes can injure anyone on the road, including drivers, passengers, bikers, and pedestrians. When someone fails to check these areas of vulnerability before moving their vehicle, the results can be devastating. Here’s an overview of different types of blind spot accidents and how they can lead to injury or death for innocent victims: 

Car Crashes  

When a driver fails to see you in the next lane, they can sideswipe your car without warning. If these collisions happen at high speeds, the impact can force your vehicle into another lane, a barrier, or oncoming traffic, leaving you seriously injured.

Truck Accidents  

Large commercial trucks have entire “no-zones,” where the driver cannot see vehicles, motorcycles, bicyclists, or pedestrians. These blind zones stretch along both sides, behind the trailer, and in front of the cab. Blind spot truck accidents are a significant threat to the safety of everyone on the road.

Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than other vehicles in the best conditions. When drivers fail to check their blind spots before merging or changing lanes, the resulting impact can throw riders from their bikes, causing severe and sometimes permanent injuries.

Bicycle Accidents

Drivers who merge or turn without checking their side mirrors may strike cyclists riding in bike lanes or along the shoulder. A sudden impact can knock a rider to the pavement or into an oncoming car.

Pedestrian Accidents  

Pedestrians are at risk of injury or death from drivers who back out of parking spaces or driveways without checking behind them. Drivers must also check blind spots for pedestrians preparing to use the crosswalk. 

Who’s at Fault in a Blind Spot Accident?

The driver who fails to check their blind spot typically bears responsibility for the crash. Even in vehicles with blind spot monitoring systems, drivers still need to check their blind spots before changing lanes or merging into traffic.

Depending on the type of crash, there could be several liable parties, including:

  • The driver 
  • The driver’s employer if the crash involved a company car or commercial vehicle
  • A rideshare company whose driver was on the app at the time of the crash

Common Injuries from a Blind Spot Accident

Injuries from a blind spot accident vary depending on the type and severity of the impact. It is common for blind spot accident victims to suffer from:

  • Broken bones
  • Head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Lacerations

How Our Law Firm Helps You

Blind spot accidents can leave you with overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and emotional trauma. When you work with Joshua E. Palmer Law Firm, we’ll handle all the details so you can focus on feeling better. Let our personal injury legal team:

  • Collect and review evidence, like dashcam footage, digital data, and police reports
  • Pursue compensation from all liable parties
  • Negotiate for maximum compensation
  • Take your case to court if the insurer won’t offer a fair settlement
  • Protect your legal rights throughout 

We Treat Clients Like Family

As a native Georgian, our founder, attorney Joshua E. Palmer, believes in helping his neighbors with client-focused legal representation. He knows how chaotic life can be after a crash and will work tirelessly to help you move forward. 

Attorney Palmer has dedicated himself to providing personalized attention to each client. Our team will never make you feel as if you’re “just another case.” Our team has access to resources and a network of professionals that we will use as necessary to get the best outcome in your case. We will treat you with the utmost dignity while we work tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, just as we would for our own family members.

What Compensation Could You Receive?

Our Macon personal injury firm has recovered high-dollar settlements for clients, such as $1.2 million for a truck accident and million-dollar settlements for rideshare accidents. Any compensation you recover will vary depending on the severity of your injuries and the value of your losses. You could receive money for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability or disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment 
  • Loss of consortium or companionship
  • Property damage

Injured in a Blind Spot Accident? Call Our Firm Today

If someone injured you because they didn’t take the time to look before moving their vehicle, you have the right to seek compensation. The Joshua E. Palmer Law Firm is ready to help. We’ll listen to your story, explain your legal options, and start building your case. You have a limited time to take legal action, so don’t delay. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. If you cannot come to our office, we’ll come to you.