T-bone auto collisions are responsible for more than 23% of all vehicular fatalities, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

T-bone auto collisions – also commonly called side-impact collisions – are responsible for more than 23% of all vehicular fatalities, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Those who are fortunate to walk away from a side-impact crash are often seriously injured, which leads to costly medical bills and lost wages due to missed time at work.

What is an injured person to do in a situation like this? If you're badly injured in a crash due to someone else's negligence, it may be in your best interests to contact a lawyer to learn more about your legal rights. We have nearly 25 years of experience helping t-bone collision victims throughout the state get the best possible result for their personal injury claims.

CAUSES OF T-BONE COLLISIONS. A T-bone collision occurs when one vehicle collides with another from the side, resulting in the two (or more) vehicles forming the shape of a “T." These incidents are often caused by one vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign or red light and striking the side of another vehicle which is traveling in a perpendicular direction.

Of course, there are likely a number of other plausible explanations for a T-bone crash. In our experience with a variety of auto collision cases, failure to yield or running a red light is the most common reason for side-impact accidents.

The following are common causes of T-bone accidents:

* Distracted Driving

* Driving Under the Influence

* Speeding

* Dangerous Roadways

* Drowsy Driving

* Teen Drivers

* Elderly Drivers

* Aggressive Drivers

* Snow or Black Ice

* Traveling Too Fast For Conditions

* Police Chase

* Roadway Debris

* Uncontrolled Intersections

* Wrong Way Drivers

COMMON INJURIES IN T-BONE COLLISIONS. The high speed and violent nature of side-impact crashes typically result in serious injuries to people involved in the collision. Some of the common injuries we see in T-bone collisions include:

* Back & Neck Injuries: The sudden impact of an unexpected collision can result in a wide-range of back and neck injuries, from whiplash to a broken neck.

* Bulging Discs: Discs and vertebrae in the neck and back can become disfigured or damaged in the event of a T-bone crash.

* Head Injuries: An unsuspecting driver will typically not have the time or awareness to brace for a side-impact crash, which can result in physical trauma to the head from steering wheels and dashboards.

* Broken Bones: Fractures and broken bones are common in collisions where an occupant was struck directly by another vehicle, or when the collision causes major damage to the vehicle.

* Wrongful Death: In very serious instances, any of the above scenarios or injuries can lead to death.

The traveling speed of the vehicles involved in a T-bone crash, as well as the exact point of impact, can have a major impact on the severity and extent of a person’s injuries.

CONTACT US FOR A FREE CASE REVIEW AND CONSULTATION. We will review your T-bone collision case free of charge and help you better understand your legal rights and options. If we believe we can help, we’ll schedule you for a free legal consultation and explain exactly how hiring a lawyer will benefit you.

Call our office in Gig Harbor at 253.858.5434 to set up an appointment to have your case reviewed.