The busy streets of Las Vegas, often filled with buses, pedestrians, and drivers new to the city, are the ideal places for accidents to happen. When a driver strikes you at the side, in a T-bone accident, the risk of serious injury is very high.
At H&P Law, our Las Vegas T–bone accident lawyer provides you with the hands-on guidance and support you need to navigate the claims process. You have rights. We fight for them.
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Why T-Bone Accidents Happen in Las Vegas
A T-bone accident, or side-impact accident, is a serious incident that creates a significant risk of injury to those in either vehicle. It often occurs at intersections when one driver fails to yield the right of way to the other, resulting in a collision in the middle of the vehicle.
Some of the most common causes of these accidents include:
- Distracted driving, such as using a phone or navigational devices
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Making unsafe left turns when it is not clear to do so
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding through intersections
- Poor visibility at the intersection
- Traffic signal failure or malfunction
To determine what happened in your accident, your attorney will investigate all available data and insights. We will look for videos, dashcam footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction experts to build a clear picture of what happened and why. This allows our Las Vegas personal injury lawyers to then know who is at fault for your injuries.
T-Bone Accidents Cause Serious Injuries
Many T-bone accidents happen at high speeds, causing the driver to strike the other vehicle with significant impact. Even a slow-moving accident can cause severe injury if the driver hits the other at their door.
Some of the most common serious injuries we see in accidents like this include:
- Significant head injuries, including lacerations, skull fractures, and severe brain trauma
- Back injuries, including nerve damage, spinal cord injury, and chronic pain
- Neck injuries, including whiplash and herniation of the discs
- Broken bones in the hips, legs, and arms
- Injuries to the pelvis, abdominal region, and chest, including lacerations and soft tissue injury
- Internal organ injury from blunt strikes to the abdomen
In many cases, victims suffer long-term implications from these injuries. That may include full loss of mobility, changes in cognitive function, limitations on quality of life, and serious mental health complications.
Victims should nearly always seek medical attention immediately after an accident like this. Many of the injuries may not be easily seen right after an accident without medical support.
Determining Who Is At Fault in a Las Vegas T-Bone Accident
One of the most complex aspects of these cases is determining who is at fault. To establish fault, we must determine who made the improper turn or entered the intersection against their right to do so.
In many situations, if the accident occurs while one driver is making a left turn, that driver is responsible. That is because the driver making the left turn bears responsibility for ensuring they can do so safely.
There are situations where this may not apply. For example, if the driver approaching the intersection has a red light or stop sign and fails to stop, causing the accident, that driver could be at fault. Distracted driving, excessive speeding, or other forms of reckless operation can also contribute to this accident.
In many cases, a police officer will determine who is at fault based on the evidence at the scene. If you believe it is inaccurate or misleading, we can further investigate to build your case.
Evidence from the scene, witnesses, and videos can help to substantiate your claim, and may not have been readily available to the police officer at the time of the incident.
What to Do After a T-Bone Accident
Victims of a T-bone accident must take steps to protect themselves and their case. Keeping that in mind, gather as much information as you can at the time of the accident, including photos of the location and damage, the name and contact information for all parties, and the name and contact information of any witnesses.
Evidence is critical. In Nevada, a modified comparative negligence law (NRS Chapter 41) exists. If you are partially at fault, you can seek compensation as long as your fault percentage is 50% or less.
If you have more than 50% of fault, based on evidence, police, judge, and insurance company decisions, you cannot recover any losses. If you are 50% at fault or under, the value of your claim drops by the percentage of fault attributed to you.
It is our objective to show you were not at fault in any way. What you do in the moments after your accident, such as collecting evidence and seeking medical care, helps substantiate your claims. As you work on healing, let our T-bone accident attorney in Las Vegas build your case and claim comprehensively.
What Your T-Bone Accident Is Worth
Your losses in a T-bone accident can be incredible. Depending on the severity and type of injuries, you may have losses such as:
- Medical bills
- Future expected medical costs
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Loss of income and benefits
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional trauma
Our legal team will determine what your losses are by considering each and every facet that contributes to your future. We look at your current needs but also the way this accident impacts your financial, physical, and mental health futures. We then seek the maximum compensation for you, holding those who hurt you truly accountable.
Set Up a Free Consultation with a Las Vegas T-Bone Accident Attorney
Your rights and recovery are our priority. At H&P Law, we welcome you to contact us. Let us know what happened. While you heal, we will build your case and claim.
Set up a free, no obligation consultation with our T-Bone accident lawyer in Las Vegas now to find out what we believe your claim is worth.
