What happens when the other driver hits you on your passenger side?
One indicator is when the other driver hits you on your passenger side, leaving extensive damage to that area of your vehicle. Since the damage isn't to your front right fender, but is to the middle of your car, that presents fairly solid evidence that the other driver simply wasn't paying attention when he or she entered the roadway.
What are the most common side-impact crashes?
The most common side-impact crashes are when another car hits yours (for example, you’re traveling through an intersection and the other car hits from the side) or when another driver cuts in front of you. Either way, the other driver could claim that they had the right of way.
What are the common causes of side impact accidents?
Among the potential reasons for a side impact accident are distracted driving, drunk driving, and failure to yield. For example, a driver who fails to follow the road rules related to the right of way at a four-way stop sign may enter the intersection at almost the same time as the car to its right and crash into that car.