Gainesville T-Bone Accidents Attorneys
T-bone accidents happen suddenly and when they do, they can change your life. A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle slams into the side of another. These crashes typically occur at intersections when one driver legally proceeds and another violates traffic law, such as failing to stop at a traffic light. T-bone accidents are some of the most serious on the roads, and your personal injury protection (PIP) may not be enough to fully cover the cost of your injuries. When that is the case, our Gainesville T-bone accidents attorney can help you recover damages from the liable party.
Our Attorney Knows the Severity of These Crashes
Any car accident has the potential to result in serious injuries, but this holds even more true in a T-bone accident. The fronts and rears of vehicles are designed to absorb shock and impact so even when an accident does occur, the occupants inside a struck vehicle are protected. This is not true in T-bone accidents.
Occupants inside of vehicles do not have any protection from T-bone accidents. The sides of vehicles are not outfitted with safety features such as crumple zones or airbags. Only a steel frame protects occupants during a T-bone accident and these days, they are very lightweight, which does not provide much protection at all. The driver and passengers inside will instead feel the full impact of the crash.
This is why the injuries seen after T-bone accidents are so serious. The most common of these are as follows:
- Neck injuries
- Lower back injuries
- Broken bones
- Hip injuries
- Amputations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal injuries, including paralysis
- Chest injuries
The above injuries typically require long-term medical care and you may not be able to return to work for several weeks, months, or even years.
Our Attorney will Negotiate on Your Behalf
It is difficult to deal with the insurance company after any accident. You may think this will be easier after a T-bone accident because it is clear you are not at fault. The insurance company will not view the crash this way. Even when trying to obtain personal injury protection (PIP) benefits from your own insurer, they may try to unfairly deny, reduce, or delay your claim. If your PIP benefits are not enough to fully cover the cost of your injuries, you will have to deal with the negligent party’s insurer, which is even more difficult.
Working with a attorney when negotiating with the insurance company is an invaluable resource. A attorney will refute claims that you were partly at fault, which can significantly reduce the amount of damages you receive. A attorney will also collect evidence to prove your claim for full damages.
Contact Our Gainesville T-Bone Accidents Attorney Today
Insurance companies are not interested in the best interests of accident victims but at Meldon Law, we fight to ensure they are upheld. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash, call our Gainesville T-bone accident attorney at 800-373-8000 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
