T-Bone accidents can cause dangerous injuries. Learn how you can protect your rights if you were T-boned by another vehicle.

New Mexico T-Bone Accident Lawyers 

T-bone accidents occur when one vehicle hits a second vehicle with front-to-side impact, meaning the front of one vehicle hits the side of the other. T-bone accidents, also known as side impact collisions, can cause severe injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a T-bone accident, an Albuquerque car accident lawyer at Ron Bell may be able to help get the compensation you deserve.

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How Does a T-Bone Accident Lawyer Help with T-Bone Accident Injuries?

Experienced T-bone car accident lawyers know the ins and outs of New Mexico’s car accident laws. At Ron Bell Injury Lawyers, we take the time to learn as much as we can about your claim, the T-Bone crash, and the negligent party to get you the compensation you deserve. We know that healing from injuries caused by a T-Bone or side impact collision can take a lot of time, so we work to ensure you can focus on healing while we fight for your rights.

How Ron Bell Injury Lawyers Can Help After Your T-Bone Accident

  • Investigate your case
  • File your claim
  • Support in getting the medical treatment you need
  • Explain your rights
  • Negotiate with insurance companies
  • Go to trial, if necessary

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New Mexico T-bone Crash Statistics

According to the 2023 New Mexico Crash Annual Report, T-bone collisions made up 37.5% of fatal crashes, and 40.6% of crashes that involved an injury, based on the “First Harmful Event Relative Direction of Travel”, even though they only made up 29.3% of total crashes. The only type of crash deadlier than a T-bone in New Mexico is the head-on collision, in which two cars going in the opposite direction collide, although deadly T-bone accidents are more common.

Common Injuries Caused by T-Bone or Side-Impact Collisions

Those who have been in T-bone collisions may experience a number of severe injuries. Common injuries from a side-impact collision could include:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Broken bones (including ribs)
  • Internal bleeding
  • Whiplash
  • Soft tissue damage
  • Chronic pain
  • Nerve damage
  • PTSD
  • Organ damage

Some of these injuries may be difficult to prove, so finding a personal injury lawyer who knows how the insurance companies will try to downplay your injuries is essential. Not only will Ron Bell Injury Lawyers fight to ensure you get the care you need, but we’ll also make sure the insurance companies don’t lowball you for injuries sustained in the crash.

Common Causes of T-Bone Accidents

The common causes of T-bone or side impact collisions generally relate to vehicle positioning. For example, a car running a red light or stop sign when cross traffic has the right-of-way can cause a T-bone collision. In addition, a car turning left while oncoming traffic doesn’t stop can cause a T-bone accident.

Additionally, factors that could cause side impact collisions are:

  • Adverse weather conditions (causing cars to slide or restricting a vehicle’s ability to stop)
  • Impaired driving (which could lead to running stop signs or red lights)
  • Distracted driving (which could limit the driver’s ability to see oncoming traffic)
  • Speeding

Frequently Asked Questions About T-Bone Accidents

T-bone accidents make up nearly 30% of crashes in New Mexico. They are a very common type of car accident, making up over 40% of the car accidents with injuries in the state.

As with all car crashes, the person at fault for a T-bone accident needs to be determined through investigation. In some cases, the driver of the vehicle with frontend damage is at fault, especially if they run a stop sign or red light. In cases in which a driver is turning left, the driver with frontend damage may not be considered at fault. However, the speed at which both vehicles are driving is factored in, so each T-bone collision is different, and would require a proper investigation to find out who is at fault.

T-Bone accidents can be dangerous due to the point of impact on the vehicle. The side of the car rarely has a crumple zone, which allows energy to absorb into the vehicle during the accident, reducing strain on occupants of the vehicles. Additionally, side-impact accidents generally cause damage to a part of the vehicle that doesn’t have as much protection as other parts of the vehicle. Because doors need to be opened and closed, they are generally lightweight and can easily cave in, causing injury to the occupants next to them.

Yes. The nearly 30% of all crashes in New Mexico in 2023 were T-bone collisions.

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