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A T-bone collision, also called a side-impact accident, occurs when one vehicle collides with another vehicle at a 90-degree right angle, creating a “T” shape. T-bone accidents are particularly dangerous and can result in devastating injuries because there is little protection for drivers or passengers sitting on the side where the impact occurs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, side-impact car accidents make up roughly 20% of fatal collisions. T-bone accidents tend to happen at intersections, usually when one vehicle fails to yield the right of way or drives through a stop sign or traffic light. Another common scenario that might result in a T-bone collision is when a driver pulls out of a driveway without looking for oncoming vehicles.
Common Causes Of Side Impact Accidents
In addition to negligent or reckless behavior, T-bone accidents are often caused by the following factors:
- Damaged Roadways: When roads are poorly maintained, it can create dangerous conditions that can cause cars to swerve in order to avoid obstacles like potholes and other obstructions. This can cause accidental side-impact collisions with another vehicle.
- Broken or Missing Traffic Signals: Power outages, traffic light failures, missing stop signs, and broken stoplights can contribute to side impact accidents if drivers approaching intersections fail to stop and wait until it is safe to proceed.
- Defective Parts: Malfunctioning car and truck parts can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicle at an intersection, resulting in T-bone accidents.
Common Types Of Injuries Caused By T-Bone Accidents
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries are common in side-impact accidents because the blunt force of the collision can cause the brain to rapidly jostle against the interior skull. Sometimes, the brain might even twist and rotate from its original position during the collision. Mild, moderate, and severe concussions are common in T-bone accidents, and the effects of these injuries can be serious and life-changing, even with proper medical treatment.
Other common injuries sustained in side-impact accidents include:
- Whiplash: Although whiplash is commonly associated with rear-end accidents, it is also common in T-bone accidents. Whiplash can result in torn neck muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
- Punctured Eardrums: When a vehicle doesn’t have side airbags, the volume of the impact can sometimes damage eardrums.
- Spinal Injuries: Fractured, slipped, and herniated discs are among the most common spinal injuries sustained in side-impact accidents.
- Internal Bleeding: The impact from a T-bone accident can cause the body to jerk around with enough force to cause internal bleeding. If internal bleeding goes unnoticed, it can lead to death.
Scarlett Law Group Can Help You Recover Compensation After a T-Bone Accident
We know that T-bone accident injuries often require expensive medical treatments and numerous procedures in order for victims to recover. Many T-bone accidents are fatal, which means surviving family members might be able to file for wrongful death to recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, hospital fees, and lost future wages the decedent would have earned over their lifetime. We can investigate the details of your accident and assess your legal options to determine all forms of compensation you are entitled to.
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