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ChatHave you ever been injured in a T-bone car accident, otherwise known as a side-impact collision? This accident type creates the letter “T,” as one driver crashes into the side of another. Today, we’ll talk about a recent Cumberland T-bone collision case we helped our injured client financially recover in.
While today’s blog focuses on a recent Cumberland T-bone collision, we support victims in all types of car and truck accidents throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Call us to discuss how one of our personal injury attorneys can help you today!
Our client’s side impact collision caused them serious shoulder damage that ultimately required surgery. Read on to learn about T-bone collisions and how we can help you after one!
What is a Side-Impact Collision?
A side-impact collision occurs when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle. These collisions occur when one driver is perpendicular to the other. Therefore, these accidents tend to happen when someone fails to stop at a four-way stop or intersection. They can also occur when one driver is turning left while the other is driving straight through the intersection.
In our Cumberland T-bone collision case, our client was traveling in accordance with the law in one direction. The at-fault driver was coming from another direction, perpendicular to our client. Unfortunately, the at-fault driver failed to adhere to the red stoplight signal and drove through the intersection full speed, slamming into our client!
T-bone collisions are exceptionally dangerous and common. As of 2024, they make up 10% of all car accidents. T-bone accidents tend to be serious because the side of the vehicle usually does not absorb as much force from the crash (as opposed to a rear-end or front-end accident). Common injuries include: TBIs, neck, pelvic, abdominal, and chest injuries, as well as burns, fractures, cuts, and scrapes. It is important to seek immediate medical assistance after a T-bone collision even if you feel fine at the time of accident.
Pictured above is our client’s car after the collision. Given the dangerous nature of T-bone accidents, it’s important to prioritize your health and safety afterwards. Many people do not feel pain right away because shock and adrenaline take over. Make sure to monitor for aches and pains hours and days after your car accident as well.
In our client’s case, emergency services urged and transported our client to the ER. There, doctors eventually diagnosed our client with a large tear in their shoulder’s rotator cuff. The pain caused our client to miss months of work and live.
Why Do I Need Bottaro Injury Lawyers’ Help After a T-Bone Collision?
After any car accident where you sustain personal injuries, it’s important to contact an attorney to discuss your options. Insurance companies are prone to taking advantage of unrepresented victims to pay as little as possible for their injuries.
T-bone collisions can be tricky to prove. Many times, insurance companies will argue that the victim is at fault, often for allegedly speeding through an intersection. Even if you are going over the speed limit, it is important to talk to an attorney about your accident. This is because in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, you can be partially at fault and still recover for your injuries. Questions about this? Call us today!
In our client’s case, they did the right thing by contacting us after the accident. We were able to get ahold of the police report and all medical records to paint a full picture of life after the accident. By the end of the ordeal, we were able to secure a 100,000.00 payout for our Cumberland T-bone collision client. We are honored to have helped make his life a little easier after this travesty!
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