In a T-bone crash, the front of another vehicle hits the side of the second vehicle.
Most Fayetteville T-bone collisions happen at intersections when a driver fails to follow signs or signals, or makes an incorrect turn.
• Distracted driving • Fatigued driving • DUI/DWI • Failure to yield the right of way • Inexperience
• Reckless driving • Drag racing • Traffic signals not working • Missing traffic signals or signs
Include the surrounding area, where the cars ended up, and your injuries, if you can.
A report can help your attorney sort out who was responsible and the extent of the negligence.
Also, look around for local CCTV or surveillance cameras, as well as traffic light cameras.
Investigators can reconstruct what happened to paint a clear picture of who was responsible for the accident.
Arkansas has implemented a Modified Comparative Fault Rule, which means if you are partly responsible for an accident, the compensation you may receive will be reduced by your level of fault.
But the driver is determined to be 25 percent at fault for the accident. The award is reduced by 25 percent, or $125,000, and will total $375,000.
• Past, current, and future medical expenses • Property damage • Lost income and lost future earnings
• Physical disfigurement • Mental anguish • Loss of reputation • Loss of enjoyment of life • Emotional distress
Your Fayetteville T-bone accident attorney will work hard to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to and ensure the insurance company won’t be able to take advantage of you.