Who is At Fault in a T-Bone Accident?

Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident? A Car Accident Lawyer’s Guide

You are driving in Fort Worth, waiting in the intersection to take a left, when a massive commercial truck barrels through a red light and slams into the side of your car. In an instant, you are left with severe injuries, a wrecked vehicle, and a whole lot of questions. Who is responsible? Who is going to pay for your medical bills? How do you fight back against trucking companies and insurers who are already trying to shift the blame onto you?

At Witherite Law Group, we do not let truck drivers and their companies dodge accountability. We fight for car drivers who have been T-boned by commercial trucks and deserve full compensation.

If you were injured in Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, or Chicago, and a truck hit you in an intersection, we will get to the bottom of what happened and make sure you get what you are owed.

What Causes T-Bone Accidents Between Cars and Trucks?

T-bone accidents, also called side-impact collisions, happen when a vehicle—often a large truck—slams into the side of another vehicle, forming a “T” shape. These crashes often happen at intersections and can cause devastating injuries due to the lack of protection on the sides of a car.

In most T-bone accidents, one driver had the right of way, and the other driver failed to stop or yield. But when a commercial truck is involved, proving liability is not always simple. Trucking companies and their insurance providers will do everything they can to avoid taking responsibility.

Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?

Determining fault in a T-bone crash with a truck comes down to the evidence. At Witherite Law Group, we move fast to gather proof before it disappears. Here is what we look at:

1. Did the Truck Driver Run a Red Light or Stop Sign?: If the truck driver failed to stop, ignored a traffic signal, or tried to beat a yellow light, they are likely at fault. We secure traffic cam footage and witness statements to prove exactly what happened.

2. Did the Truck Driver Fail to Yield?: Truck drivers are required by law to yield to oncoming traffic when turning left. If a truck turned in front of your car, they may be at fault for failing to yield.

3. Was the Truck Speeding?: A truck moving too fast for conditions can cause catastrophic T-bone accidents. We use black box data to prove if the trucker was speeding at the time of impact.

4. Was the Driver Distracted or Fatigued?: Many truck drivers drive long hours and skip required breaks, leading to fatigue. Others are distracted by GPS systems, dispatch devices, or cell phones. If driver negligence caused the crash, we hold them accountable.

5. Was the Trucking Company Negligent?: Trucking companies are often just as responsible as the driver. If they pressured the driver to skip rest breaks, ignored mandatory vehicle maintenance, or hired an inexperienced driver, they can be held liable.

We Handle All Commercial Vehicle T-Bone Accidents

Trucks are not the only commercial vehicles that cause serious side-impact crashes. At Witherite Law Group, we take cases involving:

• 18-wheelers and semitrucks
• Box trucks and delivery vans
• Amazon, FedEx, and UPS trucks
• Construction vehicles and dump trucks
• Buses and public transit vehicles

No matter what kind of commercial vehicle injured you, we have the resources and experience to prove fault and fight for what you are owed.

Hit by a Truck in a T-Bone Accident? Get Witherite Law Group on Your Case Today

T-bone accidents involving commercial trucks can change your life in an instant. You should not have to fight trucking companies and insurance adjusters alone.

• We fight back.
• We prove who was really at fault.
• We demand full compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
• We do not settle for lowball offers. If they refuse to pay, we take them to court.

Whether your wreck happened on I-20 in Dallas, Langford Parkway in Atlanta, or the Stevenson (I-55) in Chicago, we know how to hold trucking companies accountable.

Do not wait. Contact Witherite Law Group today for a free consultation. Let us fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. Available 24/7.