T-bone accidents can be dangerous

No one sets out on the road looking to have an accident. Unfortunately, drivers are often distracted. People who text, make phone calls, eat or fiddle with their radios while driving may sadly learn that a few seconds of distraction can result in a serious T-bone accident.

A T-bone accident (sometimes termed a broadside accident) happens when one driver doesn’t yield to another who has the right of way. The driver who does not yield may end up crashing into the side of the other vehicle, causing significant damages and injuries.

How do T-bone accidents occur?

T-bone accidents are common at intersections with either stop signs or lights in operation. For example, Driver A is late for work and accelerates to make up time. As the traffic signal turns yellow, they accelerate into the intersection, where Driver B is making a turn. Driver A collides with the side of Driver B’s automobile, T-boning the passenger side.

Another common way that a T-bone accident occurs is when one driver fails to stop at a stop sign. This results in them colliding with the side of another car that is making a turn.

What injuries can occur in a T-bone accident?

Depending on the force of impact, a T-bone accident can cause serious injuries. These include:

• Head, face or brain injuries caused by airbag deployment
• Broken bones, either individually or from head to toe
• Neck and back injuries such as whiplash or spinal cord damage
• Chest and torso injuries due to the severe strain of the seatbelt when a crash occurs

Delays in the development of serious injuries may also occur. That’s why it’s imperative to be evaluated by a medical professional after a T-bone crash.

If you are injured as a result of a T-bone accident, seek guidance to help you with your personal injury case.