T-Bone Side-Impact Collisions

Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers for T-Bone Side-Impact Collisions

T-bone, or broadside, side-impact collisions occur when the front end of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle. These types of collisions frequently occur at intersections or in parking lots. Injuries in side-impact collisions are often more severe than other types of accidents because vehicle air bags and “crumple zones” are designed for front and rear-end collisions. Side-impact collisions are the second most dangerous form of collision, following only front-end collisions. About 8,500 deaths a year are caused by side-impact collisions.

If you have been injured in a T-bone side-impact collision, Solomon and Relihan, Phoenix injury attorneys with more than 30 years of experience helping accident victims in Maricopa County and throughout Arizona, can help you.

Causes of T-Bone Side-Impact Collisions

Broadside collisions happen most frequently at intersections as the result of a failure to yield at a red light or stop sign. T-bone collisions also frequently occur in parking lots, where traffic control signals may not be present. Drivers often fail to yield because they are impaired or distracted. Impaired drivers include those driving under the influence (DUI) and distracted drivers can include those engaged activities such as talking or texting on a cell phone.

Injuries Caused By T-Bone Side-Impact Collisions

Common injuries from T-bone collisions include head injuries, shoulder injuries, fractures, whiplash/cervical injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Occupants are at much greater risk for injury if the impact occurs in the middle of the vehicle. 

Solomon and Relihan begins every case with a thorough investigation of the facts and law involved to determine all possible causes of injuries For example, risk of more severe injuries in side-impact collisions is also caused by the absence of side-impact air bags. Even if side-impact air bags are present, they may not work properly and may lead to greater injuries.

Contact Solomon & Relihan, Arizona Auto Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured in a T-bone side-impact collision, it is best to talk with an attorney. For a free initial consultation with a lawyer about your car accident, contact our Phoenix law firm. For your convenience, home and hospital visits are available upon request.