Side impact / T-bone car accidents in Jackson can cause substantial injuries, especially on the side of the vehicle where the collision occurred. Many vehicles do not have as much protection on the sides of the vehicle as they do at the front or rear, which means that in a collision, individuals can sustain much more severe injuries. Unfortunately, those injuries often mean long recovery periods and high costs to the individuals who sustained them. If someone else’s negligence caused a side impact or T-bone collision, you may have the right to pursue compensation in the form of an auto accident claim.
Side impact collisions in Jackson occur when one vehicle strikes another directly in the side. Most often, these accidents occur because of significant negligence on the part of one driver: a driver who, for example, chooses to drive while intoxicated or under the influence. Distraction can also heavily influence the risk of a side impact collision.
T-bone accidents occur most often in intersections, when one driver attempts to go through the intersection while a vehicle on a perpendicular path has not yet passed fully through. However, they can also occur as a result of merging accidents or in cases where the driver tries to turn abruptly.
Most often, liability for a Jackson T-bone collision will rest with the driver who strikes the other in the side, since the driver already in an intersection will have the right of way over a driver who should have stopped. However, in some cases, the driver who gets hit in the side can end up bearing liability for the accident. Lawyers and insurance companies will take a careful look at all factors that likely influenced the accident, including a driver who chose to drive while distracted or ignore the rules of the road. They may examine any video footage from the accident, seek witness testimony, talk to both drivers, and look at the area and the damage to the vehicles to get a better idea of who likely caused the accident.
After a T-bone collision, the injured party may have the right to pursue compensation from the liable driver’s insurance company. They can include the direct financial and non-financial damages they suffered in the accident as part of the claim, including their current and future medical costs, the wages they may have lost because of the accident, and future lost earning potential. In addition, injured individuals can include general damages as part of a claim. These general damages cover the non-financial elements of an accident, including the victim’s pain and suffering, inability to participate in hobbies and activities, or loss of enjoyment of life.
Following side impact/T-bone car accidents in Jackson, a lawyer can help injured individuals go over the damages they sustained, assess likely causes of the accident, and pursue the compensation they deserve. Dealing with insurance companies can quickly turn complicated, especially if you sustained severe injuries in the accident. Contact Weldy Law Firm to discuss how we can help you navigate the claim process, from identifying the full extent of the damages you suffered in the accident to fighting on your behalf with the insurance company. We start with a free consultation. Contact us today to learn how we can help make insurance pay.
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