Side-Impact Truck Crash

Truck drivers have a legal and moral duty to operate their vehicles with the utmost caution, especially in areas where traffic patterns necessitate careful decision-making. Unfortunately, many side-impact or T-bone accidents happen because a truck driver fails to meet that standard of care.

T-bone truck wrecks frequently occur at intersections when a truck driver runs a red light, ignores a stop sign, fails to yield during a turn, or misjudges the timing of crossing traffic. In other cases, a truck operator may speed through an intersection, become distracted behind the wheel, or make an illegal turn, which can result in devastating side-impact crashes.

The consequences of these collisions are often catastrophic. When a large truck strikes the side of a passenger vehicle, the impact can crush the smaller car, cause it to spin out, or force it underneath the trailer in a deadly underride accident. These wrecks are rarely survivable at high speeds and often lead to permanent injuries, traumatic brain damage, or fatalities for those in the lower vehicles.

We thoroughly investigate all aspects of truck accidents, including driver actions, company policies, and vehicle maintenance records. Our investigation seeks to determine the cause of the crash and identify all responsible parties.

When you suffer a life-changing injury in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation if your lawyer can successfully prove negligence on behalf of the truck driver, trucking company or other party names in your case. Damages in these cases typically address medical expenses, lost income, and the impact on your lifestyle and quality of life. Our experienced legal team will work with you and your family to document all your expenses and the impact your crash has had on your life, helping you seek fair compensation for all that you lost.

Compensation should cover not just your medical expenses and lost wages but also future medical treatment and future loss of income due to your injury. It should pay for equipment, such as wheelchairs, prostheses, an adapted vehicle, and necessary home renovations. The damages you receive should allow you to pay someone to perform tasks you can no longer do, such as housekeeping and yard work.

A successful T-bone collision claim will not make up for your physical pain, emotional trauma, and the lost ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed. However, receiving funds for your pain and suffering can help you find closure. It also allows you to provide financial security for your family and take advantage of opportunities to live a full life despite your injuries.