T-Bone Accidents
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Intersections are some of the most dangerous areas on the road, seeing more than their share of car accidents. Drivers may disregard the rules of the road and speed through stop signs or red lights. If a two-way stop is involved, some may miscalculate the distance of other vehicles and fail to yield to oncoming traffic. Stop signs can also be obscured by shrubbery, causing drivers to miss them and pull out into traffic.
This type of behavior is negligent, and puts other motorists at extreme risk of injury. Whether it’s at a light or a four-way stop sign, T-bone accidents can happen anywhere. And the damage can be extreme. That’s why here at The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic, we work tirelessly to resolve your case and get you the maximum compensation you deserve. You have rights. Leave it to us to protect them.
How do T-bone accidents happen?
As with most accidents, driver neglect tends to be the leading cause of T-bone accidents. When T-bone crashes happen at intersections, they can be brutal and easily result in fatalities or permanent injury. Many factors come into play, including:
- A driver’s failure to yield to oncoming traffic
- Speeding, especially resulting in running a red light or stop sign
- A vehicle unsuccessfully merges into traffic
- Vehicles passing on the highway
The scenarios that can cause a T-bone accident often hit too close to home, in intersections or highways that are frequently traveled. After a crash, you may feel as though your life has been turned upside down. We want you to be able to return to normal. And we’ll fight for your case until we get results that can ensure that.
What injuries can a T-bone accident cause?
A side-impact collision can happen at any speed. Usually, the higher speeds lead to more serious injuries. However, even the most innocent looking bruise can be an indicator of a much worse, underlying problem. Even if you feel “fine” after a T-bone accident, you should see a medical provider as quickly as possible. Many injuries are not easily detectable, and some can cause permanent damage. Some injuries caused by these types of accidents include:
- Death
- Concussions and whiplash-resulting in memory loss, personality problems and chronic headaches
- Shoulder fractures
- Hip or pelvic bone fractures
- Paralysis from spinal injuries
- Various bone breaks in the arms and legs
- Broken ribs
- Deep bruising from seatbelt resistance, often forming hard hematomas
- Internal bleeding
These accidents are not to be taken lightly. Some, such as serious neck and spinal injuries, can lead to paralysis. Others, such as traumatic brain injuries, may severely compromise someone’s quality of life. Memory loss, emotional and personality shifts and chronic migraines can all result from a brain injury. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you should be properly compensated.
Where do T-bone accidents happen?
T-bone accidents most often occur in intersections. Side-impact collisions are possible from multiple different angles, especially in a four-way intersection that may not have four stops. Crossing oncoming traffic takes the ability to properly judge distance so as not to cross too soon (thus, causing an accident by failing to yield). Speeding through intersections is also common, and a driver could be held liable for failing to slow or stop in order to avoid an accident.