When one vehicle strikes the side of another, there is often little to absorb the impact, making even a single moment incredibly dangerous.
What Is a T-Bone Accident?
A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape at the point of impact. These crashes are most commonly seen at intersections, where vehicles are traveling in perpendicular directions.
Crash research continues to show how serious these collisions can be. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety side-impact fatality data highlights how frequently side-impact crashes contribute to severe injuries and fatalities, particularly when they occur at intersections. These accidents are often caused by a failure to yield, running a red light, or misjudging the speed of oncoming traffic. Because of how these collisions occur, determining who had the right-of-way is often central to the case.
