Side impact/T-bone/Broadside car accidents in Dover occur less frequently than other types of collisions. However, they often result in more serious injuries and greater financial losses.
If a side impact collision harmed you or a family member, you must understand the full consequences of what happened. Our skilled car accident attorneys at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya can meet with you to review the facts of your collision and determine whether pursuing justice in a civil court is a viable option for you and your family.
Understanding T-Bone or Broadside Collisions
A side impact crash in Dover occurs when the front of one motor vehicle strikes the side of another. The resulting shape can resemble a “T”, which is why people often refer to them as T-bone collisions. These crashes occur most frequently at intersections. They can also occur when a driver merges from a driveway or parking lot onto a road.
T-bone crashes usually occur when one motorist fails to stop or yield as indicated by a traffic signal or sign. The failure to yield can happen for several reasons.
Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Sometimes, drivers rush to merge onto a road and misjudge another car’s speed or fail to look around for traffic coming from other directions. When drivers speed, they are often unable to control their vehicles or react in time to prevent side impact collisions.
Distracted Driving
Drivers who are distracted might not notice when a traffic light turns red or even see an approaching vehicle, which can lead to T-bone collisions.
Impaired Driving
When a motorist is impaired by drugs, alcohol, or fatigue, their reaction time slows, and their judgment and coordination are reduced. They might not react appropriately at an intersection or when merging.
Even when all motorists act appropriately and follow the rules of the road, side impact crashes can occur for other reasons. For instance, malfunctioning traffic lights or unclear road signs can confuse drivers.
Our dedicated lawyers can investigate your wreck to determine why it happened and who may be legally responsible for your losses.
Reasons Why Side Impact Crashes Are So Dangerous
T-bone collisions often have more devastating consequences than other types of crashes because the sides of motor vehicles offer significantly less structural protection than the front and rear. In a head-on or rear-end collision, you benefit from airbags, the steering wheel, the bumper, and the trunk to shield you. However, when your vehicle is in a T-bone crash, the doors often bear the brunt of the impact. Your door is often the only barrier between you and the colliding automobile. While some newer cars have side airbags, they provide less coverage than front or rear airbags. People in a T-bone crash are at increased risk of experiencing severe injury, particularly if seated on the side that is hit.
Our Dover attorneys understand how debilitating T-bone vehicle collisions can be. We will work with you to understand your crash and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Consult With a Dover Attorney After a Side Impact Auto Wreck
Side impact/T-bone car accidents in Dover usually occur as a result of someone else’s negligence. You should not have to pay the expenses or medical bills for your injuries if someone else made a mistake.
Consult with our experienced attorneys at Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz, & Bhaya, and we will help you pursue a claim to hold the responsible parties accountable.