T-Bone Collision

The determination of fault for a side impact or T-Bone collision will depend on where the accident occurred. An accident where one car is traveling straight and another car hits it on the side can frequently happen on the roads and city streets. Here are some examples of side-impact collision scenarios:

  • A car side impact hits a vehicle in an intersection
  • A car turning left is hit by another vehicle while going straight through a light
  • A car turns left and misjudges the distance of an oncoming vehicle
  • A car makes an illegal U-turn in the road and side impacts another vehicle
  • A car backs out of a driveway and is side hit by a car, unaware of the first car
  • A car skids off the road and side impacts another vehicle

Depending on the reasons for cars being involved in a side-impact accident, it could be difficult to determine who is at fault for the collision. Factors that can distract any driver include:

  • Texting on a smartphone
  • Adjusting dials on the dashboard
  • Speeding
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Driver fatigue, on medication, or driving while drowsy with sleep
  • Power outages at intersections
  • New or student drivers unable to avoid a collision
  • Failed brakes
  • Slippery or hazardous road conditions

In general, it is the case that side-impact accidents are usually the fault of the party who hits the car on the side. But, in some situations, there can be fault attributed to both parties. For example, if a car backs out of a parking spot and is side impacted by another car in an automobile accident, who is at fault? In those instances, the driver backing out needs to be sure it is safe to enter the traffic of the row of cars or know how to look over taller cars in the way parked in the vicinity. Also, the car traveling straight needs to obey all speed limits as posted and slow down for seeing any cars backing out into the main driving areas from parking spots.

Encountered A T-Bone Collision? We Can Help You

At the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm, we are here for you and know how to help you get the most of your recovery of compensation for these types of losses. We have a team of expert attorneys on staff, and we know how to achieve success to settle your auto accident case to secure the money you deserve. We will handle your case from day one to the last day of the settlement to get you what is rightfully yours after a car accident with neck and back injuries. Our team of seasoned car accident attorneys in Atlanta is experienced in the successful litigation and settlement of car accident cases in Georgia when the person involved in the accident has an injury.

We will not stop fighting for you until we win the settlement that will reimburse you for your injuries, lost wages, or pain and suffering incurred as a result of the auto accident. Just give us a call today. Our injury and accident attorneys are here for you and know what to do to get you the compensation you expect and need after a bodily injury following a T-Bone car accident. Call (470) 323-8779 or fill this form to schedule an appointment.

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The value of your case depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and the impact on your life. Each personal injury case is unique, and the combination of these factors varies from one case to another. An experienced personal injury lawyer can provide you with a more precise estimate of your case’s value by reviewing the specific details of your situation. They will analyze similar cases in your jurisdiction, consider the legal precedents, and use their knowledge of past settlements and verdicts to gauge a realistic potential outcome for your case. This estimate helps you understand what you might expect regarding compensation and guides the negotiation or litigation process to ensure you receive a fair settlement.

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