Settlements after a T-bone accident
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
Side impact crashes, also known as T-bone car accidents, account for almost 25% of vehicle accident fatalities each year,?according to an IIHS report.?In these types of accidents, one vehicle strikes another on the side, at an angle, sometimes causing a ripple effect when the impact causes the vehicle to spin out of control potentially crashing into yet another car.
When you are in a car from a side angle, the force can cause you and all of the car’s occupants to be violently thrown around rapidly – even when you are wearing seat belts and/or the other vehicle is moving at a slow speed. It’s common to suffer injuries like?whiplash, fractures, internal injuries, and traumatic brain injury.?
If you or a loved one has been injured in a T-bone accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim against the liable party that caused your crash. By taking legal action, you may be able to recover funds that can pay for your car damage, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. It’s important to contact an?experienced car accident lawyer?to understand your options.
What are the Common Causes of T-Bone Accidents?
Side impact collisions most often occur at intersections when one vehicle fails to yield the right of way and collides with another vehicle. Another common scenario is a parking lot accident or one in which a driver is backing out of a driveway and is hit broadside by an oncoming car. In these situations, there is likely to be a driver found to be liable for the accident due to negligence.?Failing to yield the right of way, driver inattention or distraction as well as illegal activities like drunk driving all constitute negligence on the part of the at-fault driver.
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In some cases, the other driver may not bear all or any liability. Manufacturer defects could cause brake failure or other complications that may contribute to a crash. Missing traffic signs or signals can also lead to a t-bone accident.
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