T-Bone Accidents
Request Free ConsultationEntering an intersection is always, to some degree, dangerous. You must trust that people on all other sides of that intersection are going to abide by the law and not enter it while you do. When that does not happen, T-bone accidents can happen.
These are some of the most complex and costly types of accidents today. They can create a significant amount of financial loss, serious injuries, and emotional trauma. A Nashville car accident attorney can answer your questions.
Proving Fault in a T-Bone Accident
Victims involved in a T-bone accident can seek financial compensation for all of their losses by demonstrating that the other party was at fault. It can be somewhat challenging to do that when two parties may be in the middle of an intersection. Ultimately, fault is dependent on who had the right-of-way and who did not.
To prove this, a comprehensive investigation into the accident is necessary. Some of the information that police officers and insurance companies may use to make that decision includes:
- Witness statements
- Red light cameras and traffic cameras demonstrate who entered the intersection improperly
- Accident reconstruction that shows what happened from available evidence
- Police reports that take into account the detailed evidence at the scene
- Statements from all properties involved
In these situations, the police will make a determination of fault. The at-fault party then must provide financial compensation to cover any losses the victim has. Call our personal injury lawyer in Nashville, TN for a free consultation.
Who Could Be at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?
While it may seem obvious that one of the two drivers caused the accident, there are situations where other factors also played a role in these incidents. Your attorney will work to gather as much information as possible about any of these parties who are at fault, such as:
- The other driver
- The company that was employing the driver, if they were working at the time of the incident
- The manufacturer of the vehicle, if a defect caused the accident
- The city, if the lights at the intersection that failed and caused drivers to enter the intersection
- Another driver, such as a third party, who ran a light or otherwise created an unsafe situation
In each of these situations, victims need to gather as much information as possible from the scene of the accident. From this evidence, it will be possible to determine fault even if that means more than one party is responsible.
Types of Damages Owed in a T-Bone Accident
Victims of T-Bone accidents may seek financial compensation for the losses they can demonstrate were due to the accident. These losses may include, but are not limited to:
- Medical costs from the emergency care and recovery
- Ongoing medical costs and losses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages if you are unable to work for a period of time
- Loss of earning capacity if you cannot go back to the same job
- Emotional trauma
Your truck accident lawyer will gather as much information as possible from your doctors, employers, and the information you provide in order to determine fault and build a comprehensive claim. Do not settle your accident until you have that information. Remember, you have one year under the state’s statute of limitations to take legal action.
Turn to Our Legal Team for Answers
If you were involved in a T-bone accident, set up a free consultation with Selvidge Injury Law. Let us help you determine who is at fault.