A T-bone accident occurs from a collision in which the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. At the moment of collision, the two vehicles are perpendicular and form a “T” shape, giving the accident its name. T-bone crashes often result in severe injuries for those involved.
The determination of who is at fault in T-bone accidents requires an analysis of who had the right of right and which driver violated the other’s right of way. A careful investigation by experienced motor vehicle accident attorneys is often needed to determine who is liable in a T-bone accident. When you need help determining fault for a Colorado T-bone accident and seeking compensation for your injuries, turn to The Wilhite Law Firm for assistance.
Since 1977, our law firm has fought to protect the rights of accident victims in Denver and throughout Colorado. Over the course of more than four decades, our firm has handled more than 25,000 cases, with a track record of success. The law firm has grown to nearly two dozen attorneys and more than 90 staff.
Our firm has the experience and resources to go toe-to-toe with the insurance companies to help you pursue the financial recovery you need to put your life back together. When you have been harmed by someone else’s negligence or recklessness in a T-bone accident, let us help you begin to work towards recovery.
Contact our firm today for a free initial case evaluation. We will review the facts of the accident and discuss whether an injury claim is in order. We’ll review how an experienced car accident attorney can help you hold accountable those who caused your T-bone accident and injuries.
Proving Fault for a T-Bone Accident
If you were involved in a T-bone crash caused by another driver, you may want to hold that driver responsible for your injuries and losses. However, establishing liability for a T-bone accident can often prove more complex than it may initially seem. Either driver can end up being held responsible for causing a T-bone accident, even the driver whose car was struck.
For example, if you were proceeding through an intersection with a green light, and another driver ran through a red light and hit your vehicle, that driver will likely be held at fault for the crash. But if you ran the red light or failed to yield when another driver had the right-of-way, then you might be found to be at fault. Assigning fault may be less clear in other situations, such as when a T-bone collision occurs involving a driver turning left in front of an oncoming vehicle.
Proving fault for a T-bone accident begins with a thorough investigation of the crash at the scene of the accident. If the police are called to the scene of the accident, the responding officer will investigate the side-impact crash and fill out a police accident report. The officer’s conclusions about which driver caused the accident, although not binding in a later legal claim, often are given a lot of weight by insurers in determining fault.
You should try to take photographs of the accident scene, if possible, including the position of the vehicles, vehicle damage, the traffic controls at the scene, and any skid marks on the road that may indicate if either driver attempted to avoid the collision. Photographs can provide helpful evidence.
An investigation of the accident will likely continue even after the crash scene is cleaned up. Your attorney may interview bystanders who witnessed the crash. Our attorneys often seek footage from nearby surveillance cameras that may have captured the collision. Repair reports from the vehicles involved in the crash may include important evidence, especially if a mechanical failure contributed to the crash.
In a T-bone accident case involving serious injuries, your lawyer may retain accident reconstruction experts to review the evidence from the crash and render an opinion as to how the accident occurred and who should bear fault. The accident reconstructionist may provide testimony regarding how the T-bone accident occurred in support of your claim.
Getting Legal Help
After you’ve been injured in a T-bone accident, you should seek legal help as soon as possible to protect your legal rights for obtaining financial compensation for your losses. Having experienced legal representation after a T-bone crash can provide important benefits to you. A law firm can help you by:
- Explaining your legal rights and options for pursuing a claim for compensation, including providing an honest assessment about the liability for the accident and your chances of obtaining a financial recovery from the other driver.
- Investigating the crash to preserve and secure all potentially relevant evidence.
- Reviewing the evidence in conjunction with opinions from an accident reconstructionist to build a persuasive argument regarding how the crash occurred.
- Filing insurance claims on your behalf to pursue financial recovery from those liable for your injuries.
- Negotiating with insurance companies to try to reach a fair settlement and, if necessary, pursuing your case in court.
An accident attorney at The Wilhite Law Firm can also help with other aspects of your recovery beyond simply fighting for your legal rights, including helping you to obtain the medical treatment you need for your injuries and assisting with other practical concerns, such as helping you get your vehicle repaired.
Our Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
If you were hurt by another driver in a T-bone accident in Colorado, contact The Wilhite Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation to review the details of your case and talk about your options. We have handled thousands of car accident cases, and we can guide you through every step of the claims process.
We are here to talk with you about what our firm can do to help you recover financial compensation for your injuries and losses after a T-bone accident. Call us today or contact us online.
