If another motor vehicle struck you on the side of your car, you could be facing a long road to recovery because side impact/T-bone car accidents in New London can have life-altering consequences. As you fight to heal from your wounds, you should not have to struggle with your finances.
Our determined car crash attorneys at Polito & Harrington could stand up and fight for your legal rights. Our experienced legal team could meet with you to review the facts and details of your accident to let you know if filing a legal claim is an appropriate option for you and your family.
How Do T-Bone Collisions Occur?
Most side impact crashes happen at intersections. They can occur for a wide range of reasons.
Failure to Yield
Many New London T-bone car crashes happen when motorists fail to yield. Drivers should always stop to see if their intended pathway is clear at an intersection. They should check to see if another car is approaching in order to see if it is safe to turn at an intersection.
Speeding
Motorists who speed are more likely to cause T-bone collisions. For instance, if a driver speeds up instead of slowing down at a yellow light, they could end up driving through a red light while someone on the other side of the road is driving through the intersection.
Distracted Driving
If a motorist is not paying sufficient attention to what is occurring on the road in front of and around them, they might not notice the traffic lights turning or see a car in an intersection. Texting, changing the radio station, reading directions on a GPS or map, or even zoning out can cause a driver to be so distracted that they cause a side impact collision in an intersection.
Drunk Driving
When a driver is drunk, they are not as aware of their surroundings. They could easily not notice another vehicle approaching an intersection or they could miscalculate the amount of time they would take to get through the intersection.
Our determined attorneys could conduct a thorough investigation to learn the cause of your accident and search for justice.
Types of Injuries Occurring in T-Bone Collisions
T-bone collisions in New London often result in the most devastating types of injuries because the impact of these types of collisions occurs on the side, which is the most vulnerable section of the vehicle. Unlike in other types of accidents, people in T-bone collisions do not have the benefit of airbags or the vehicle’s trunk, hood, or steel frame. Instead, people’s bodies often bear a direct hit when hit from the side because they have nothing other than the door to shield them. Consequently, the resulting injuries are often severe and can include the following:
- Brain injuries
- Back and neck trauma that can cause debilitating, chronic pain or mobility limitations
- Soft tissue injuries
- Internal organ trauma
- Broken bones
- Psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress, depression, or anxiety
Our knowledgeable attorneys could work with you and your family to learn the full extent of all your injuries to seek a damages award or settlement that fairly compensates you.
Call a New London Attorney After a T-Bone/Side Impact Car Crash
Side impact/T-bone car accidents in New London can result in dramatic changes to your life. Fortunately, our skilled lawyers know how to help. We are a smaller firm and take pride in making ourselves accessible and available to our clients.
Call our office to schedule an initial consultation today.
