What Types of Injuries Are Commonly Associated with T-Bone Accidents?

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What Types of Injuries Are Commonly Associated with T-Bone Accidents?

T-bone car accidents can have devastating consequences because they often involve vehicles traveling at high speeds. These types of accidents most often occur at intersections, and the victims can be left with severe injuries. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that T-bone accidents account for 22% of occupant deaths in motor vehicle crashes.

If you have been involved in a T-bone accident, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. In situations where the other driver was at fault, their insurance company would need to pay you for all the injuries you suffered in the accident. Learn more below about what causes T-bone accidents and the types of injuries that are commonly associated with them.

What Is a T-Bone Accident?

A T-bone accident might also be referred to as a side impact crash or a broadside accident. T-bone accidents occur when the front of one vehicle slams into the side of another vehicle. It is common to refer to the car that gets hit in the side as having gotten “T-boned.”

These accidents are commonly called T-bone accidents because of the way the cars form the shape of the letter ‘T’ when the impact occurs. Some people also think about the shape of the bone in a T-bone steak. A couple of common situations in which these accidents occur include the following:

  • Vehicle A is stopped at a red light. The signal turns green, and they start moving forward. Vehicle B is coming down a side street and runs the light that just turned red. Vehicle B slams into the side of Vehicle A.
  • Vehicle A is traveling down a street at a normal rate of speed. The driver of vehicle B is texting while driving and does not notice the stop sign at the approaching intersection. Vehicle B runs the stop sign and crashes into the side of Vehicle A.

These accidents can often result in serious injuries, especially for the victim who is sitting on the side of the vehicle where the impact occurs.

Common Causes Of T-Bone Accidents

Like many other car accidents, T-bone accidents are often caused by driver negligence. Drivers owe others on the road a duty of care to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly. Failure to do so can cause an accident and make them liable for the consequences. Some other common causes of T-bone accidents include:

  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Driving under the influence
  • Drowsiness
  • Poor visibility
  • Failure to yield

An experienced attorney can help you investigate your accident and determine who was at fault.

Common Injuries Resulting From T-Bone Accidents

T-bone accidents frequently result in severe or catastrophic injuries. Some common injuries sustained in these accidents include:

  • Whiplash
  • Brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Internal organ damage
  • Back and spinal cord injuries

If another driver was responsible for your injuries, you are entitled to compensation for all your injuries. Insurance companies will often attempt to minimize the extent of your injuries or blame you for the accident. Let an experienced attorney help you get all the compensation you are entitled to.

How Much Is a T-Bone Accident Case Worth?

The value of a T-bone accident case depends heavily upon the severity of your injuries. Cases with more severe injuries will be worth more than those with only minor injuries. Florida T-bone accident cases with moderate injuries can typically be worth between $10,000 and $100,000.

Some of these crashes can result in life-altering injuries, and those cases may be worth much more than average. It is not uncommon for a case involving catastrophic injuries or wrongful death to be worth over $1 million. The best way to determine the value of your case is by engaging the help of an experienced attorney who can assess your injuries and provide an estimate of your case’s value.

How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help After a T-Bone Accident

Hiring a personal injury attorney after your accident is often the best way to ensure you get a full and fair recovery. An attorney can help in many ways, including:

  • Investigating the accident to determine who was at fault
  • Handling all communications with the insurance company
  • Negotiating a fair settlement on your behalf
  • Litigating for you in court, when necessary

Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations, so that can be a great way to learn more about how an attorney can help you.

Contact the Pinellas County Car Accident Law Firm Of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers for Help

For more information, please contact the Clearwater and St. Petersburg car accident law firm of Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers at the nearest location to schedule a free consultation today.

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