T-Bone Collision
T-bone collisions are very common car accidents and can happen anywhere at any time. They usually involve two vehicles or more depending on the situation and can be very dangerous. These accidents normally happen when a driver doesn’t yield to the driver in the right of way.
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What is a T-Bone Collision?
A T-bone collision, also known as a side collision is an accident that takes place between two or more vehicles with one car or truck colliding into the side of another car or truck, and the accident forms the shape of a “T”. During a three year study by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Advancement they showed that fatalities were seen in almost 40% of all T-bone collisions, with chances being slightly higher in lighter vehicles and lower in heavy vehicles. Rollovers and spins are also very common depending on the types of vehicles involved and at what angle the accident occured.
T-Bone accidents are unique because unlike other types of collisions, such as rear end or head-on collisions, victims of T-bone collisions are only separated from the colliding vehicle by a thin door and window. There are many types of injuries that can be sustained in T-bone collisions, such as injuries to the neck and back, as well as strains, broken bones, and whiplash. Herniated discs, pinched nerves and spinal cord injuries are also very common. There are many factors that can affect the amount and extent of the injuries too, such as:
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The speed at which the collision occurred
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The angle of the impact
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The type of vehicles involved
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The airbags
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The use of seatbelts
If you suffered any of the above injuries in a side-impact crash, please call us for a free consultation at Accident Experts today.
T-bone accidents can be very complicated because they aren’t like most accidents where the colliding vehicle is at fault, the fault can fall on either one of the drivers or both. A third vehicle may also be at fault depending on the situation. The liability is often determined on how the accident occured as well as if any negligence played a role in causing the accident.
If you’ve been involved in a side impact collision, even if law enforcement comes to the scene, the responding officer might not make a determination of fault in the accident report so you may want to bring your accident case in the capable hands of an experienced accident expert.
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As with every car accident, there are things you as a driver can do to lower your chances of being in a T-bone collision. Above all, practicing safe and defensive driving techniques goes a long way as well as looking both ways at stop signs and stop lights. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go, drivers are more likely to speed, run lights, and run stop signs when they are running late. Also, be sure to use your blinkers and keep an eye on your blind spots as you’re travelling.
Avoiding negligence on your behalf will help as well, so don’t drive distracted and keep your eyes and attention on the road the whole time you are driving.
If you are injured in a t-bone collision or any other type of car accident, seek medical attention for your injury. Then, consider working with our experienced accident experts to pursue compensation for your damages.
