Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | March 31, 2025 | Car Accidents
Auto accidents happen in many ways, and every type poses different kinds of injury risks. The term “T-bone accidents” refers to collisions where the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another. At the point of impact, the two vehicles form the shape of an uppercase “T.”
Also known as broadside accidents, t-bone crashes can cause serious injuries, including fatal ones. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that broadside collisions accounted for approximately 22% of all vehicle occupant fatalities in 2022.
Injuries Caused By T-Bone Accidents
Airbags became mandatory in the U.S. in 1997, but side airbags did not become standard until 2014.
Even with an airbag, the side of a car doesn’t absorb much of the force of a collision. In head-on or rear-end collisions, the hood or trunk absorbs a portion of the impact. However, when the side of a vehicle is struck, there is nothing between the passenger and the colliding car but a metal door. Many kinds of serious injuries can occur during t-bone accidents.
Traumatic Brain Injury
When the brain is injured by a piercing object or a severe blow, it can cause a range of traumatic brain injuries, from mild concussion to persistent coma or even death. The severity of the injury may depend on the speed of the vehicles at the time of the collision and whether airbags deployed properly.
Back And Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the back and spine can include muscle strains and sprains, herniated discs, compression fractures, and injuries to the spinal cord. All of these injuries could lead to lost wages, expensive medical bills, ongoing therapies, and potential disability.
Neck Injuries
Whiplash is one of the most common neck injuries associated with car accidents. It is caused by a sudden jolt that forces the head to rock back and forth or side to side rapidly. The heavy weight of the skull moving on top of the neck can lead to inflammation, sprained muscles, and damage to the nerves, ligaments, discs, and bones in the neck.
Organ Damage
The liver, spleen, and other internal injuries can be caused by the intense impact of a t-bone collision or by piercing objects that fly loose during an accident.
Depending on the severity, not all internal injuries are immediately noticeable. Internal bleeding and direct damage to the organs can be fatal if not treated. The possibility of organ damage is one reason you should always seek medical care after an auto accident. Some injuries stay hidden until their symptoms become severe.
Fractures, Burns, And Lacerations
Many auto accident injuries are serious, but not all are immediately life-threatening. Complications caused by cuts, burns, and broken bones include infection, shock, deep vein thrombosis, and problems with wound healing. A serious complication related to fractures is compartment syndrome, which may require amputation of the affected limb.
Have You Been Injured In A T-Bone Accident?
T-bone accidents involve one vehicle colliding front-first into the side of another. They often happen at intersections when a driver runs a red light or makes an illegal left-hand turn.
The injuries caused by a t-bone collision can be devastating. Serious injury to the brain, spine, or internal organs is possible. It can be difficult to clarify liability in a broadside accident. To prove fault, a plaintiff must show that the other driver was negligent or did not behave with a reasonable level of care.
Florida’s modified comparative fault system allows drivers to share responsibility while still receiving their share of insurance compensation.
Contact the Clearwater Car Accident Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today
For more information, please contact the legal team of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for a free initial consultation with a car accident lawyer in Clearwater. We have convenient locations in Florida: St. Petersburg, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, New Port Richey, and Tampa.
We serve throughout Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and its surrounding areas:
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Clearwater Office
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Clearwater, FL 33765
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Tampa, FL 33615
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New Port Richey, FL, 34655
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840 Beach Dr NE Suite 202
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Safety Harbor, FL 34695
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