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Side impact or T-bone accidents can occur anywhere in Beckley and have the potential to cause more than just a few bruises. This type of crash is sometimes fatal, and survivors often have permanent injuries due to the velocity of the hit.
If you were injured in a side impact crash and you were not at fault, contact one of our local car accident attorneys. They can help you get compensation for the losses you suffered in the accident.
When vehicles T-bone, one vehicle collides with the side panel of another. This type of crash usually occurs when one driver violates the right of way rules.
Many T-bone crashes happen in intersections. When a vehicle makes a left turn in front of oncoming traffic, a car might crash into the turning vehicle’s side. Alternatively, a vehicle might run a red light and crash into the side of a car that is turning with a green arrow.
T-bone collisions also might happen when a car pulls out of a parking space or driveway without first checking for oncoming traffic. A Beckley attorney will investigate any side impact collision to collect evidence indicating which driver was responsible for the accident.
The side panels of any vehicle have less reinforcement than the front and back. Even though almost all vehicles on the road now have side impact airbags, passengers are extremely vulnerable in T-bone collisions. The force of the impact is sometimes fatal, while survivors often suffer multiple serious injuries, including the following:
In addition, debilitating psychological trauma is common among people involved in side impact accidents.
Recovery from any serious injury can require substantial time and significant medical intervention. The cost of care, combined with an inability to work while recovering can lead to severe financial strain. A Beckley attorney can help an injured person and his or her family pursue compensation from the parties responsible for the accident.
Responsibility for a side impact crash is not always clear, and often, both drivers were incautious and share some of the blame for the accident. West Virginia Code § 55-7-13c says that an injured person can collect reduced compensation from other parties involved in an accident even when they are partially at fault.
When an injured person bears some of the blame for a crash, the amount they can collect from other parties is reduced by a percentage that equals their degree of fault. However, if the claimant is more than 50 percent responsible for the crash, they cannot collect compensation from other parties.
When a case goes to trial, the jury distributes fault among the parties on a percentage basis. Most cases never go to trial, and the allocation of fault is a matter for negotiation between the parties. A Beckley attorney will fight hard to ensure that an injured person bears as little responsibility as possible for a crash.
Side impact crashes are nothing to take lightly. If you were hurt in a side impact or T-bone car accident in Beckley, contact our respected Personal Injury attorneys for help. Our legal professionals can investigate the crash, identify the responsible parties, and hold them accountable for your losses. We offer free consultations, so don’t worry about the costs – you only pay us if we secure damages on your behalf.
To Schedule an Appointment, Call Us Toll Free at 1.877.873.8208 or Email Us for a Prompt Response.
Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law
