Sideswipe crashes are common. It only takes a momentary lapse in concentration or a slight maneuver in the wrong direction for the sides of two vehicle to make contact. In fact, sideswipes can end up costing you more in damages than they appear and are often the catalyst to a more serious collision. Often times determining which party is liable for the accident is disputed. Having an attorney on your side can be very beneficial. HOW SIDESWIPES HAPPEN Sideswipes usually occur when one vehicle moves into another vehicle's lane. This can be caused by distracted, reckless, drowsy or drunk driving, as well as drivers failing to check blind spots, merging at the same time or skidding on a slippery road. Sideswipes can also happen to a parked vehicle. POSSIBLE DANGERS Although the initial contact may not be major, the impact may be enough for either or both drivers to lose control of their vehicle. It is common for motorists to oversteer to try to regain control, which may le