St. Louis T-Bone Car Accident Lawyer

Q: What injuries are common in T-bone car accidents?

Common injuries in T-bone car accidents include spinal cord injuries, skull fractures, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and chest injuries. Other injuries can affect the legs, ribs, hips, head, shoulders, arms, back, and neck.

Q: What are the most common causes of T-bone accidents?

Common causes of T-bone accidents include driving too fast for traffic conditions, making left turns, running red lights or stop signs, attempting a yellow light, pulling out of parking lots, distracted driving, and failure to signal.

Q: What expenses can result from a T-bone car accident?

Expenses resulting from a T-bone car accident can include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, property damage, lost wages, and other damages related to the accident. An experienced car accident attorney can help document these expenses and pursue compensation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a T-bone car accident in St. Louis, you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone.

T-bone car accidents are responsible for around 8,000 fatalities each year. Injuries from these collisions are often severe and may require expensive medical treatment.

The risk of injury in T-bone and side-impact collisions is higher than in many other types of car accidents. One or both cars typically travel at a high speed, causing the impacted car to spin or roll over, strike other cars, or strike objects and even nearby pedestrians.

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What is a T-Bone Car Accident?

Side-impact collisions — also known as T-bone accidents — occur when the front of a vehicle collides with the side of another. T-bone accidents can cause significant damage to cars, and they often result in severe injuries to car drivers and their passengers as there is very little buffer but the door.

According to the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration, t-bone accidents are responsible for at least 8,000 fatalities each year.

T-Bone Accident Collision Statistics

In general, side-impact or T-bone crashes cause more severe injuries to the vehicle’s passengers because the side of a vehicle has a poor ability to absorb the force of the colliding vehicle. Even if a vehicle has side airbags for protection, side airbags are not as effective in providing safety as front airbags. According to the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine research, 19% of car crashes are side-impact collisions. However, these side-impact collisions contributed to 32% of fatalities recorded in the research.

Injuries From T-Bone Car Accidents

Occupants of the impacted car often suffer severe injuries from the side of their car being crushed into them, the vehicle rolling over, or subsequent collisions with other vehicles on the road.

Without the protection of the bumper and engine in a head-on crash or the bumper and trunk in a rear-end collision, drivers and their passengers are susceptible to grave injuries and may require expensive medical treatment. It is not uncommon for t-bone accidents to result in:

Other Common Injuries:

Leg injuries: If the impact of the collision occurs near the bottom of the car, the door may get crushed and cave in towards the lower body. This may cause broken or crushed bones and lacerations.
Rib injuries: If the impact occurs at the center of the car door, it can cause the door to crumble in towards the body and cause broken or crushed ribs.
Hip injuries: If the impact of the collision occurs near the mid-bottom, the force may concentrate on the pelvic area and cause hip injuries such as displaced or broken hips.
Head injuries: These injuries may occur if the head hits the door or door glass or when the airbag deploys.
Shoulder injuries: At the time of the crash, the passenger sitting on the opposite side may get forced against the door, causing shoulder injuries such as muscle tears or dislocated or broken shoulder.
Arm injuries: Depending on where the arm is placed at the time of the crash, the impact may break, lacerate, or even sever the arm.
Back injuries: Back injuries such as a pinched nerve, sprained back, or broken back are common in car accidents.
Neck injuries: Sudden neck movement from one side to another can cause injuries such as neck strain or sprain, whiplash, or a broken neck.

Side-Impact Collisions and Traumatic Brain Injury

Side-impact crashes prove to be more dangerous because they expose a victim to the risk of traumatic brain injury. Over 50% of fatalities recorded in side-impact crashes have been caused due to traumatic brain injury. The Annals of Emergency Medicine conducted a study that analyzed the relationship between side-impact crashes and traumatic brain injury. The study was conducted based on the NHTSA collision data of about 6,780 victims in 5,483 vehicles. Their research was concentrated on 1,115 injured individuals and the correlation between the type of accident and the injuries sustained.

Side-impact crashes are three times more likely to expose vehicle occupants to TBI. Women were more at risk of TBI than men. Because side-impact crashes lead to traumatic brain injury so often, researchers recommend that medical practitioners in emergency wards check a side-impact accident patient for TBI even before the patient shows any symptoms.

Patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries undergo life-altering changes, physical as well as cognitive. The effects of traumatic brain injury include:

Mood and personality changes
Lessening of cognitive and reasoning abilities
Paraplegia

Traumatic brain injury patients often need constant assistance and life-long medical care. The expenses over a long period can burden victims and their families.

Common Causes of T-Bone Car Accidents

Car accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes of T-bone accidents include:

Driving too fast for traffic conditions
Making a left turn
Running a red light
Running a stop sign
Attempting a yellow light
Pulling out of a parking lot
Inadequate or improper braking distance
Distracted driving
Texting while driving
Failure to signal

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Expenses Resulting From a T-Bone Car Accident

Car accident victims are often left with many expenses after a T-Bone accident, including but not limited to:

Medical expenses (present and future)
Rehabilitation
Property Damage
Lost Wages

Every collision has unique circumstances that need to be examined closely. It is important to work closely with an experienced car accident attorney to keep the necessary documents to prove these expenses are related to your accident.

Efforts to Reduce Side Impact Collision Injuries From T-Bone Accidents

Car manufacturers have made great efforts to equip their vehicles with side-impact airbags (S.A.B.s) designed to protect a person in the event of a severe accident involving the side of the car.

There are three main types of S.A.B.s. The first is to protect the chest or torso. These are mounted on the side of the seat or in the door. The second is designed to protect a person’s head. These are generally mounted in the roof rail above the side windows. The third set is made to protect the head and chest. Because they need to protect the combined area of these body parts, these S.A.B.s are typically more extensive than the chest S.A.B.s but are also usually mounted on the side of the seat.

Prevention of T-Bone Car Accidents

While the invention of side-impact airbags has helped reduce injuries, nothing like avoiding a side-impact collision can protect a person from injury. One should be extremely cautious while driving to try to avoid a car accident. Simple measures like looking both ways before crossing an intersection may help prevent side-impact accidents.

Understanding the factors, consequences, and preventive measures involved in a T-bone car accident can reduce its likelihood and impact significantly. Safety should always be a priority.

However, accidents happen, and we can only be prepared in advance by taking precautions.

Ensure your car has side-impact airbags
Make sure that you and your passengers always wear seat belts
Make sure your children are in proper safety seats

Speak With a St. Louis T-Bone Car Accident Lawyer 24/7

If you or a loved one has been injured in a T-bone car accident in St. Louis, you don’t have to navigate the aftermath alone. At The Hoffmann Law Firm, we have over 25 years of experience handling cases related to T-bone car accidents, and our team of experienced auto accident lawyers is ready to assist you in seeking justice and compensation.

We understand the complexity and distress these accidents bring, and our St. Louis T-bone, car accident lawyers, have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the legal processes. We can help you fight for the compensation you deserve for your medical expenses, pain, suffering, and any other damages you have incurred.

Call us 24/7 for a free case evaluation. We commit to making this process as seamless and stress-free as possible for you while securing the best possible outcome.

Don’t hesitate to secure the legal representation you need after a T-bone car accident. Reach out to The Hoffmann Law Firm today, and let us help you navigate the path toward recovery. Remember, you’re not alone in this journey – we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions About T-Bone Car Accidents

What is a T-bone car accident?

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A T-bone car accident, also known as a side-impact collision, occurs when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another. Due to the minimal protection available on the sides of vehicles, these accidents often result in significant damage and severe injuries.

What injuries are common in T-bone car accidents?

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Common injuries in T-bone car accidents include:

Spinal cord injuries
Skull fractures
Traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones
Chest injuries

Other injuries can affect the legs, ribs, hips, head, shoulders, arms, back, and neck.

Why are T-bone accidents so dangerous?

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T-bone accidents are particularly dangerous because the sides of vehicles cannot absorb the force of a collision, even with side airbags. The impact often leads to serious injuries or fatalities due to:

Crushing of the impacted car
Vehicle rolling over
Subsequent collisions with other vehicles

What are the most common causes of T-bone accidents?

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Common causes of T-bone accidents include:

Driving too fast for traffic conditions
Making left turns
Running red lights or stop signs
Attempting a yellow light
Pulling out of parking lots
Distracted driving
Failure to signal

What expenses can result from a T-bone car accident?

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Expenses resulting from a T-bone car accident can include:

Medical expenses (present and future)
Rehabilitation costs
Property damage
Lost wages

An experienced car accident attorney can help document these expenses and pursue compensation.

How can T-bone car accidents be prevented?

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Preventing T-bone car accidents involves practicing safe driving habits, such as:

Looking both ways before crossing an intersection
Wearing seat belts
Ensuring that children are in proper safety seats

It’s also essential to ensure your vehicle is equipped with side-impact airbags.

What should I do if I’m injured in a T-bone car accident in St. Louis?

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If you’ve been injured in a T-bone car accident in St. Louis, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm for a free consultation. With over 25 years of experience, our team can help you seek compensation for your injuries and other damages. Call (314) 361-4242 for a free case evaluation.

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