While T-bone accidents are one of the more common types of motor vehicle accidents, they are also one of the most serious ones. T-bone and side-impact crashes can cause serious injuries and fatalities, especially at high speeds.
If you were seriously injured in a T-Bone accident, the experienced legal team at Feagans Law Group P.C. can help. We work closely with car accident victims, helping them to recover meaningful compensation after the negligence of others derails their lives. Get started with us today by calling (630) 940-2093 to schedule your free consultation.
What Is a T-Bone Accident?
A T-bone accident occurs when one vehicle hits the other from the side, forming the shape of the letter “T.” T-bone accidents commonly occur at intersections where vehicles are traveling in different directions.
Common Causes of T-Bone Accidents
T-bone accidents can occur under various scenarios, including:
- A driver fails to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle when turning in front of them.
- A driver runs a red light or stop sign, causing the other vehicle to hit them when executing their driving maneuver.
- A driver is speeding and hits a driver turning.
- A driver is distracted and has a delayed reaction when yielding to traffic or crossing an intersection.
- A driver loses control of their vehicle due to weather conditions, mechanical issues, or dangerous roadways.
Who Is Legally Responsible for a Side-Impact Collision?
Determining who is legally at fault for a side-impact crash can be difficult. The drivers may have very different accounts of what happened. The party at fault for the accident is the one who acted negligently. One of them may have violated a traffic law, such as running a red light or stop sign.
Evidence may be able to help prove liability, such as:
- Traffic camera footage
- Videos from nearby businesses
- Accident reports
- Traffic citations
- Photos of the accident scene
- Witness statements
- Event data recorders in vehicles
If both drivers contributed to the accident, Illinois’ modified comparative negligence law can impact whether and how much compensation an accident victim can recover. Under this law, victims are barred from recovering any compensation if they are found 50% or more at fault for the accident. If they are less than 50% at fault, they can still pursue compensation for their injuries, but it is reduced by their degree of fault.
Our knowledgable Geneva car accident attorney can help gather evidence to prove fault and minimize the extent of any portion of that fault attributed to you.
Common Injuries in T-Bone Accidents
The angle of a side-impact collision can make it highly dangerous for the occupants of the vehicle hit on the side. Many vehicles have less protection along the sides of the vehicle than their front or back. T-bone accident victims may experience injuries such as:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from hitting their heads on the dashboard, windshield, or other solid surfaces
- Spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis because their back may take the brunt of the impact
- Abdominal injuries
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Other serious injuries are also common in these devastating accidents
Contact Our Geneva T-Bone Accident Lawyers
T-bone accident victims are encouraged to contact Feagans Law Group P.C. for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no fees unless we recover compensation for your claim.