Side Impact/T-Bone Car Accidents in Fresno

Any type of motor vehicle crash can be dangerous and cause lasting damage, but side impact/T-bone car accidents in Fresno frequently have devastating consequences.

If you or a loved one suffered harm in such a collision, our compassionate and experienced auto accident attorneys at Curtis Legal Group understand what you are going through and could help. Our lawyers are known as the Heavy Hitters™ in the Central Valley for a reason. We could analyze the facts of your collision to determine what went wrong and who bears potential legal liability.

What Makes T-Bone Car Accidents So Dangerous?

In rear-end and even head-on collisions, airbags protect the occupants of both cars, cushioning them from the impact.  A vehicle’s steel frame, bumpers, trunk, and hood also shield the driver and passengers from the force of a collision. In a side impact wreck, however, only a car door separates the people in the struck vehicle from the front end of the colliding car.

While some newer models of automobiles now have side impact airbags, these often do not offer adequate protection in a side impact crash. Occupants struck from the side are most exposed to the full impact of the crash, and they are more likely to experience severe injuries.

Fortunately, our compassionate attorneys understand the difficulties you may face while recovering from a collision. We could meet with you, your family, and your doctors to understand how the accident has affected your life and help you seek a fair settlement or damages award. In the sad event that a side impact/T-bone auto collision results in the untimely loss of your loved one, our Fresno lawyers could help you seek justice by pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit.

Causes of Side Impact Collisions

Drivers crash into the sides of other vehicles for many reasons. Frequently, these accidents happen when motorists are not fully aware of what is going on around them because they are distracted, in a rush, or impaired.

Most commonly, T-bone wrecks occur at intersections and are caused by the following behaviors:

• Driving recklessly or aggressively
• Running through a red light or stop sign
• Failing to appropriately yield the right of way
• Making a right turn and striking another car that is in the process of turning left
• Making a left turn without checking and properly accounting for oncoming traffic

Side impact collisions also occur for reasons other than driver negligence, such as when a tire blows out at high speed or a multi-vehicle crash causes one vehicle to crash into the side of another. Our skilled legal team could investigate the causes of your Fresno side impact/T-bone car wreck and secure evidence of causation and liability.

Speak to a Fresno Lawyer About T-Bone/Side Impact Auto Crashes

Side impact/T-bone car accidents in Fresno can have lasting negative impacts on your life. While you heal from your physical and emotional wounds, let our experienced legal team fight on your behalf to get you the compensation you deserve. Speak to our seasoned local attorneys today to get started.