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A “T-bone” car accident refers to a side impact or a broadside collision in which the front of one vehicle hits the side of the other vehicle. Unlike other accidents where drivers and passengers can brace for impact, T-bone accidents give passengers and drivers little to no time to react. T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact accidents, are also one of the most dangerous types of car crashes, with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggesting the T-bone collisions account for 25 percent of car accident fatalities. These crashes are often the deadliest, causing serious injuries or death. If you have been injured in a T-bone collision, call Ferguson & Ferguson. Call 256-534-3435 now.

T-bone Accident Facts

Over 60% of car accident deaths occurred in side impacts (years 2000-01), according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Common Factors in a T-bone Crash:

  • 1. Red-light-running crashes
  • 2. Intersection-related or failure to yield
  • 3. Involves a traffic sign and failing to stop
  • 4. Hitting a pole or tree
  • 5. Ejections through a side window
  • 6. Driver failed to look for other vehicles while making a left or right turn

Common Injuries

  • 1. traumatic-brain-injury
  • 2. Skull fracture
  • 3. Neck injuries
  • 4. Torso and chest injuries
  • 5. Pelvic and bone fractures
  • 6. Fatal injuries
  • 7. Burns, scars, and disfigurements

Safety Features

  • 1. Side-Curtain Airbags
  • 2. Torso Airbags
  • 3. Side Impact Rating
  • 4. Structural Soundness

Alabama T-Bone Accident FAQs

What should I do after a T-bone accident in Alabama?

Call 911, request medical assistance, move to safety if possible, and exchange identification and insurance information. Photograph the vehicles, damage, debris, traffic controls, lane markings, and visibility conditions, obtain witness contacts, and preserve medical and insurance records.

What is a T-bone collision?

A T-bone collision is a side-impact crash in which the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, often at or near a right angle. These crashes frequently occur at intersections but may also happen in parking lots, driveways, and road crossings.

Who is usually at fault in a T-bone accident?

Fault depends on right of way, traffic signals, stop signs, turning movements, speed, lane position, and driver conduct. The striking driver is not automatically at fault; evidence must establish which party violated a duty and caused the collision.

What commonly causes T-bone crashes?

Common causes include running red lights or stop signs, failure to yield, unsafe left or right turns, distracted or impaired driving, speeding, poor visibility, aggressive driving, and failing to check for approaching traffic.

How is right of way proven after an intersection collision?

Evidence may include traffic-signal timing, intersection cameras, dash-camera footage, witness statements, lane markings, vehicle damage, event data, phone records, skid marks, citations, turn signals, and each vehicle’s direction of travel.

What if the other driver ran a red light or stop sign?

A traffic-control violation can support negligence, but it must be proven. Independent witnesses, video, signal data, citations, vehicle positions, electronic records, and crash reconstruction may help establish what happened.

Can an unsafe left turn cause a T-bone collision?

Yes. A driver turning left must yield when required and assess approaching traffic. Signal phases, sight distance, intersection video, vehicle damage, witness accounts, and event data can help determine whether the turn was unsafe.

Why can T-bone accidents cause severe injuries?

The struck occupant may have less vehicle structure and space between the impact and the body than in a front or rear crash. Passenger-compartment intrusion, collision speed, impact location, and differences in vehicle size and height can affect injury severity.

What injuries are common in T-bone accidents?

Injuries may include traumatic brain injury, skull fractures, neck and spinal injuries, chest and torso trauma, pelvic and other fractures, internal injuries, burns, scars, disfigurement, disability, and death.

Can side airbags or structural defects affect a T-bone injury claim?

Potentially. A defective side-curtain or torso airbag, door latch, seat belt, seat, fuel system, or structural component may worsen injuries. The vehicle and electronic data should be preserved when crashworthiness or product defects may be disputed.

What evidence should be preserved after a T-bone crash?

Preserve photographs, video, witness information, the crash report, traffic-signal and intersection records, vehicle event data, phone records, repair and inspection records, medical records, insurance policies, damaged property, and proof of lost income.

Should the vehicles be inspected after a serious side-impact collision?

An inspection may be important when speed, impact angle, occupant-compartment intrusion, restraint performance, airbag deployment, or a possible defect is disputed. Avoid disposal or destructive repair before relevant evidence is documented.

Should I give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement?

Use caution. T-bone cases often involve conflicting right-of-way accounts, and an insurer may seek statements that limit fault or damages. Report the crash to your own insurer as required, but consider obtaining advice before giving a recorded statement to another carrier.

Can a passenger bring a claim after a T-bone accident?

Potentially. An injured passenger may have claims against one or more negligent drivers and may also have access to applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. Available claims depend on the facts, relationships, and policy terms.

What if a commercial truck caused the T-bone collision?

The driver, motor carrier, employer, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, cargo company, or another business may be responsible depending on the facts. Driver logs, electronic data, inspection records, dispatch information, and company policies should be preserved promptly.

Can uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage apply?

It may apply when the responsible driver has no insurance or insufficient limits. Coverage could arise through the occupied vehicle, the injured person’s policy, or another applicable household policy, subject to policy terms, notice requirements, and Alabama law.

How does Alabama’s contributory-negligence rule affect a T-bone claim?

Alabama generally follows a strict contributory-negligence rule. A defendant may argue that negligence by the injured person bars recovery, making evidence about signals, speed, lane position, braking, distraction, and right of way especially important.

What damages may be available after a T-bone collision?

Depending on liability and proof, damages may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, rehabilitation and future-care costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, disability, disfigurement, loss of consortium, property damage, and other documented losses.

How long do I have to file a T-bone accident lawsuit in Alabama?

Many Alabama personal-injury claims are subject to a two-year limitations period, but exceptions and shorter notice requirements can apply. The exact deadline should be evaluated promptly based on the parties, claims, and facts.

Which Ferguson & Ferguson office handles Alabama T-bone accident cases?

Ferguson & Ferguson serves T-bone accident clients through its verified Huntsville office at 303 Williams Avenue SW, Suite 321, Huntsville, Alabama 35801, and Decatur office at 211 Oak Street NE, Decatur, Alabama 35601.

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Huntsville Office Location:
303 Williams Avenue SW
Suite 321
Huntsville, AL 35801

Decatur Office Location:
211 Oak Street
Decatur, AL 35601

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