A T-bone accident, also known as a side-impact or broadside collision, can cause serious and fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a recent T-bone accident in Sacramento, you may need assistance with the legal process.
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Understanding T-Bone Accidents in Sacramento
A T-bone accident is a crash where the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another, forming the shape of a “T.” The point of impact in a broadside collision could be the driver’s side or the passenger side of the vehicle struck. T-bone accidents in Sacramento occur most often at intersections.
Common Sacramento Intersection Accident Locations
T-bone accidents can occur due to a combination of driver negligence (the failure to act with proper care) and road patterns or traffic conditions. The following are the most dangerous intersections for T-bone accidents in Sacramento based on crash data:
- Folsom Boulevard and Howe Avenue
- 12th Street and B Street
- Elder Creek Road and Stockton Boulevard
- Franklin Boulevard and Mack Road
- Mack Road and Valley Hi Drive
- Meadowview Road and 24th Street
T-bone accidents often occur when a driver commits a traffic violation, such as running a red light, failing to yield the right-of-way, making an improper left turn, following too closely, speeding, driving while distracted or driving under the influence.
Why T-Bone Accidents Are So Dangerous
The T-bone crash is an extremely dangerous type of car accident because the sides of a vehicle are not designed to withstand direct impact. They do not have the “crumple zone” that the front and rear of a car possess to absorb impacts and protect vehicle occupants. This can result in more serious injuries to those involved.
Serious Injuries From T-Bone Accidents
T-bone accidents in Sacramento can cause severe, catastrophic and fatal injuries. The occupants of both vehicles can suffer major injuries due to the force of the impact. It is critical to always seek medical care immediately after a side-impact collision. This can protect your health as well as strengthen your insurance claim.
Common serious injuries from T-bone accidents include:
- Multiple bone fractures
- Soft-tissue injuries and joint damage
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Permanent paralysis
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Severe lacerations
- Burn injuries
- Crush injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Wrongful deaths
At Jacoby & Meyers, our lawyers have represented clients with all types of injuries from motor vehicle accidents. As our client, your health and safety will be our number one priority. We can connect you with top doctors in Sacramento to ensure that you get appropriate medical treatment for your injuries.
Determining Fault in T-Bone Crashes
California is a “fault” car accident state. Under this car insurance law, the driver or party responsible for causing a collision must pay for a victim’s medical bills and property damage. As a victim of a T-bone accident in Sacramento, it is up to you or your attorney to prove negligence and establish fault.
Most T-bone car accident claims are based on the legal theory of negligence. There must be evidence showing that the other driver caused the collision through a careless or reckless act or omission. Proving fault takes evidence such as a police report, photos and surveillance camera footage, eyewitness accounts, medical records, and expert testimony.
Compensation Available for T-Bone Accident Victims
Every driver in California is required to carry at least $60,000 per accident ($30,000 per person) in bodily injury insurance coverage and $15,000 in property damage insurance. When evidence shows that a driver is responsible for causing a motor vehicle collision, that driver’s auto insurance coverage steps in to pay for victims’ related losses.
Economic Damages You Can Recover
You may be eligible for coverage for the following economic damages as a T-bone accident victim in Sacramento. These are also known as special or monetary losses:
- Medical bills and hospital costs
- Lost wages and income
- Property damage to your vehicle
- Disability costs and accommodations
- Future medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- Funeral and burial costs (in a wrongful death case)
Our lawyers can help you calculate your economic damages by analyzing your medical records and existing costs, as well as hiring experts to estimate future costs.
Non-Economic Damages
You may also be able to recover non-economic damages, depending on the circumstances. These general or intangible losses can cover:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Depression or anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
These damages are more difficult to calculate. Their value is subjective and can depend on the severity of the injuries suffered and their impact on your life.
Get Legal Help for Your Sacramento T-Bone Accident Case
If you’ve been involved in a T-bone car accident in or around Sacramento, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers are here to help you rebuild your life and focus on what matters most: healing. We will use every resource at our disposal to seek justice and maximum financial compensation on your behalf.
Let us fight for the justice you deserve for a devastating T-bone collision. We offer a free initial consultation and case review, and there is no fee unless we win your case. Contact us by sending us a message or calling our local law office directly at (916) 269-8918. We have a 24/7 hotline for accident victims.
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