It’s a myth that  low-speed accidents, including T-bone collisions, are not that serious.

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In a T-bone crash, the front of another vehicle hits the side of the second vehicle.

T-BONE ACCIDENTS

This means the force of impact is far greater than in other types of accidents.

There is less material on the side of a vehicle than in the front or back. 

Common Causes of Fayetteville T-Bone Accidents 

NEGLIGENCE

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

CAUSES OF T-BONE ACCIDENTS INCLUDE:

• Reckless driving • Drag racing • Traffic signals not working • Missing traffic signals or signs

CAUSES OF T-BONE ACCIDENTS INCLUDE:

How To Prove Your T-Bone Accident Arkansas Claim

Take pictures or  video of the scene

Include the surrounding area, where the cars ended up, and your injuries, if you can.

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SUBMIT A POLICE REPORT

A report can help your attorney sort out who was responsible and the extent of the negligence.

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GET WITNESS STATEMENTS

Also, look around for local CCTV or surveillance cameras, as well as traffic light cameras.

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Investigators can reconstruct what happened to paint a clear picture of who was responsible for the accident.

Insist on a forensic investigation of the crash scene

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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.

Even if you are partially  to blame, you may still recover damages.

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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.

For example, a jury  awards $500,000  in damages.

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Types of Compensation for T-Bone Collision Accidents

• Past, current, and future     medical expenses • Property damage • Lost income and lost future     earnings

ECONOMIC DAMAGES MAY INCLUDE:

• Physical disfigurement • Mental anguish • Loss of reputation • Loss of enjoyment of life • Emotional distress

EXAMPLE OF PAIN AND SUFFERING INCLUDE:

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.

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