Car Accidents Caused by Blind Spots in Dallas

Blind spots on Dallas roads and highways create serious dangers that drivers often overlook. These invisible zones can turn into the cause of devastating crashes, leaving victims with catastrophic injuries, emotional trauma, and overwhelming financial strain. If you suffered harm in a blind spot accident someone else caused, call (214) 999-9999 today to schedule your free consultation with a Dallas personal injury lawyer at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Why Blind Spot Crashes Are So Serious

When a vehicle is in another driver’s blind spot, the approaching driver often continues at normal speed, unaware of the danger until impact. These collisions commonly occur during lane changes on high-traffic Dallas highways, such as I-35E, I-635, and US-75, where vehicles are traveling at full highway speeds. The resulting force of a blind spot car accident can cause severe, life-altering injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Broken bones
• Internal organ damage
• Amputations
• Severe burns and disfigurement
• Permanent disability

Blind spot driving accidents can leave victims facing lengthy hospitalizations, multiple surgeries, and extensive rehabilitation periods. Beyond the physical trauma, these collisions also create substantial economic hardships.

At Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., our team of dedicated car accident lawyers understands the disastrous impact these crashes have on victims and their families. That’s why we fight aggressively to demand fair compensation for all your losses.

Common Causes of Blind Spot Accidents in Dallas

Dallas’s congested roadways and aggressive driving culture contribute to numerous car accidents due to blind spots when driving. Weather conditions, particularly sudden Texas thunderstorms, can further reduce visibility and expand these dangerous areas around vehicles. Other common contributing factors include:

• Not checking mirrors properly
• Distracted driving
• Improper lane changes or merging
• Speeding
• Not using turn signals
• Large vehicle blind spots, particularly commercial trucks, SUVs, and buses
• Motorcycle visibility

Our Dallas car accident attorneys have handled countless cases where drivers claimed they never saw the other vehicle before the car crash occurred. We know how to counter these defenses by demonstrating that proper driving techniques and attention would have prevented the accident.

Who Is Usually At Fault in a Blind Spot Collision?

Texas law requires every driver to use reasonable care on the road, which includes properly checking blind spots before merging or changing lanes. The driver making the lane change is usually the one primarily responsible for ensuring it can be done safely. When they fail to do so and an accident results, they can be held liable.

However, liability may also extend to other parties depending on the circumstances, such as:

• Commercial truck drivers and companies – Truckers must pay particularly close attention to their blind spots. Devastating collisions can happen when they don’t – and they can be found at fault. Companies may share liability for their drivers’ negligence, as well as for their own inadequate training or unrealistic schedules.
• Vehicle manufacturers – When automakers create defective mirrors or visibility issues, they can be held responsible. Advanced safety features, such as blind spot detection, that malfunction could also establish product liability claims.
• Government entities – Bad road design or inadequate signage may contribute to accidents, while unmaintained lane markings create dangerous merging situations. The government agency responsible for maintaining the road can be liable in these cases.

We thoroughly investigate every aspect of your car accident case to identify all potentially responsible parties. Multiple defendants often share liability in these complex cases, and we pursue each avenue to maximize your recovery.

What If the Other Driver Says They Didn’t See Me?

“I didn’t see you” typically serves as an admission of negligence rather than a valid defense under Texas law. Drivers have a legal duty to keep a proper lookout and cannot escape liability by claiming they didn’t see surrounding traffic. Courts consistently hold that failure to see what should have been seen constitutes negligence.

To prove the at-fault driver’s negligence, we gather critical evidence, such as:

• Dashcam and surveillance footage
• Witness statements
• Accident reconstruction reports
• Vehicle damage patterns
• Accident scene photos and videos
• Police reports

Electronic data from vehicles’ onboard computers can also reveal speed, braking patterns, and steering inputs immediately before impact. Our investigators work quickly to preserve physical evidence and document road conditions, visibility factors, and any contributing circumstances.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in Texas?

Texas law sets a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. That means you generally must file your lawsuit within two (2) years from the date of the collision or you permanently lose your right to recover compensation through the court system. Certain circumstances may drastically alter these deadlines, though. For instance, claims against government entities require notice within six months under the Texas Tort Claims Act.

We strongly advise contacting our office immediately after your accident. Early intervention allows us to preserve evidence and begin building your case. Insurance companies notoriously pressure victims to accept quick settlements well below fair value, and having skilled legal representation protects you from these tactics.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

You shouldn’t bear the burden of absorbing costs for a blind spot car accident. At Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., we can help you pursue full compensation for all your losses resulting from the at-fault party’s actions, including:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Lost wages and employment benefits
• Diminished or lost earning capacity
• Household services
• Home and vehicle modifications for disability
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disability or impairment
• Scarring or disfigurement
• Repair or replacement costs for vehicle and property damage

Our Dallas personal injury attorneys collaborate with medical professionals and industry experts to ensure accurate calculations and projections for future expenses. We can evaluate every aspect of your case to identify all available compensation sources and build the strongest possible claim for maximum recovery.

Talk to Our Dallas Car Accident Attorneys Today

Since 1971, we have remained committed to helping injury victims demand the justice and financial compensation they deserve after a collision that was someone else’s fault. Our over 50 years of experience handling cases involving a blind spot in car accidents gives us unique insights into defeating common insurance company defenses. We know how to secure the evidence and expert testimony needed to prove negligence and liability in blind spot crashes. Our clients’ testimonials demonstrate a long history of success, securing millions for Texans injured in car accidents.

To schedule your free case evaluation with a trusted Dallas car accident lawyer, please call (214) 999-9999 or reach out online at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C.