T-bone accidents tend to come out of nowhere, are most common in intersections, and are exceptionally dangerous. If another driver’s negligence causes them to plow headlong into the side of your car, you can expect serious legal damages, and you should not wait to call an experienced accident lawyer at Conlon Tarker in Butler, PA.
T-Bone Accidents
The term T-bone accidents refers to those crashes in which one motorist drives directly into the side of another’s vehicle. In the process, the vehicles form a T. Because the impact is on the side, victims often fail to see the danger barreling toward them. They are also less well protected from the resulting impact due to the lack of a side crumple zone. The fact that being struck directly in the side is also closely associated with rolling over further increases the danger.
T-Bone Accidents and Intersections
T-bone accidents often occur at intersections, where motorists traveling in various directions converge. The primary causes of T-bone accidents in intersections include all the following:
- Motorists who fail to follow the posted traffic signs, signals, and lights, which include running red lights
- Motorists who fail to take the speed and distance of oncoming traffic into careful consideration before proceeding into an intersection, such as when turning left without a left arrow
- Motorists who follow traffic lights blindly without considering what is going on in the intersection itself, such as if traffic has come to a standstill or there is an accident ahead
- Motorists who fail to reduce their speed in response to risk factors in intersections, who are impaired, or who are distracted, all of which are closely related to dangerous T-bone accidents
The Losses You Experience
If another driver T-bones you, you can suffer very serious injuries that include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, internal injuries, and beyond. With injuries of this magnitude, you can expect your legal damages – or losses – in each of the following categories to be high:
- Property damage to your vehicle and to any of its contents
- Medical expenses, including those related to future healthcare needs
- Lost income, which could include a decrease in your ability to earn in the future
- Physical pain and mental anguish, which can outpace your other losses combined
Your determined T-bone accident attorney will harness the full force of their experience and legal skill in their focused efforts to ensure that your complete losses are clearly defined.
Discuss Your Claim with an Experienced Accident Attorney Today
The accomplished Butler T-bone accident lawyers at Conlon Tarker P.C. have a proven track record of building strong claims that lead to favorable results for our valued clients, and we look forward to serving you as well. For more information about what we can do to help you. Contact us online or call 724-285-7700 today.
