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Side-impact collisions, often called T-bone crashes, can be among the most dangerous intersection accidents. The side of a passenger vehicle generally provides less space between an occupant and the point of impact than the front or rear of the car.
A driver who runs a red light, fails to yield, or turns across traffic may strike the side of another vehicle at significant speed.
The central dispute is often simple to describe but difficult to prove: who had the right of way?
Common Causes
T-bone collisions may involve:
- Red-light violations
- Stop-sign violations
- Left-turn failures
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Impairment
- Misjudging traffic
Red-Light Crashes
Each driver may claim they had green.
Evidence becomes extremely important.
Possible sources:
- Traffic cameras
- Dashcams
- Business surveillance
- Witnesses
- Signal timing
Left-Turn Collisions
A driver turning left may cross the path of oncoming traffic.
Relevant issues include:
- Speed
- Signal phase
- Visibility
- Distance
- Whether the turn was protected
Stop Signs
A driver entering from a stop sign must generally yield appropriately.
Witnesses and damage patterns may help determine the sequence.
Yellow-Light Disputes
Drivers may disagree about whether the signal was yellow or red.
Even a green light does not necessarily excuse every unsafe action.
Drivers must still exercise reasonable care.
Speeding
A speeding vehicle can complicate a right-of-way analysis.
For example, a turning driver may misjudge an approaching car partly because it was traveling far above the speed limit.
Fault may be divided.
Intersection Cameras
Potential cameras include:
- Businesses
- Casinos
- Gas stations
- Dashcams
- Residential systems
Video should be preserved quickly.
Vehicle Damage
Impact location may help show:
- Direction
- Angle
- Vehicle position
Electronic data may also be useful.
Witnesses
Independent witnesses can be crucial when both drivers tell different stories.
Obtain contact information at the scene.
Common Injuries
T-bone collisions may cause:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Rib fractures
- Pelvic injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Internal bleeding
Comparative Negligence
Nevada comparative negligence may apply when both drivers contributed.
An insurer’s initial fault decision is not final.
What to Do
Photograph:
- Traffic lights
- Lane markings
- Vehicle positions
- Impact points
- Intersection layout
Save dashcam footage.
Insurance Disputes
These cases frequently become competing-statement claims.
Objective evidence can determine the outcome.
Compensation
Potential damages include:
- Medical care
- Future treatment
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Permanent impairment
How The Firm Helps
The Firm may:
- Obtain video
- Analyze signal evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Review vehicle data
- Challenge fault allegations
- Document injuries
Why Acting Quickly Matters
Traffic video may not be retained indefinitely.
Vehicles are repaired, removing damage evidence.
Conclusion
T-bone accidents often turn on right-of-way evidence. When both drivers claim they had the signal, video, witnesses, damage patterns, and electronic data may become critical.
A prompt investigation can help establish exactly what occurred at the intersection.
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