Indiana T-Bone Accident Lawyers 

There are hundreds of car crashes in Indiana each day, and among the most destructive are side impact or T-bone accidents, in which one vehicle slams headlong into the side of another vehicle. 

T-bone accidents can put anybody seated at the point of contact in mortal danger and are responsible for 22 percent of vehicle occupants killed in 2021, though even non-lethal side impact collisions can be physically and economically devastating. 

Fortunately, you may have grounds for a personal injury case when you get hurt in a T-bone accident through no fault of your own, and your chances of success could improve dramatically with the assistance of the Indiana car accident lawyers at Hensley Legal Group.  Our firm has been standing up for hardworking Hoosiers since 1998, and we are eager to get you and your family the compensation you deserve. 

You can arrange a complimentary case review with one of Hensley’s dedicated Indiana T-bone accident attorneys by calling or texting us at (317) 472-3333, chatting with us online, or filling out our contact form at your earliest convenience. 

Common Causes of T-Bone Accidents 

T-bone accidents tend to occur when a driver neglects to yield the right of way, frequently at an intersection in violation of a traffic control signal, such as a stop sign or a red light. 

While these types of events could have many different origins, they are generally the result of driver errors, which make up 94 percent of the “critical reasons” for crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Examples of vehicular misconduct that could bring about a T-bone accident include: 

• Excessive speed – Traveling too fast increases stopping time while decreasing reaction time, which could leave a driver unable to slow down before hitting a passing vehicle.  

• Distraction – Distracted driving is the second biggest human factor in car accidents, particularly when it comes to cellphone use, which has been linked to 12 percent of collisions in the United States.  

• Drowsy driving – Drowsiness can be as dangerous as drunkenness behind the wheel, contributing to approximately 100,000 accidents, 50,000 injuries, and 800 fatalities nationally per year.  In fact, researchers have found that staying awake for more than 20 hours can produce the same degree of impairment as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent. 

• Intoxication – Literal impairment is also a significant problem in Indiana, where law enforcement makes a DUI arrest every 11.98 hours.  Intoxication can dull reflexes and cloud judgment to such an extent that motorists may recklessly ignore the rules of the road. 

Though drivers are usually at the root of T-bone accidents, sometimes external elements could play a role.  These elements might include road hazards like loose gravel or oil spills, mechanical issues like locked brakes or tire blowouts, and poor weather conditions like rain or snow. 

But regardless of the circumstances leading up to your injury, our Indiana T-bone accident lawyers will formulate the wisest approach for your case. 

Important Steps to Take Following a T-Bone Accident  

To better protect that case, there are important steps that you should take following a T-bone accident, such as remembering to: 

• Move to safety – This may not be your last accident of the day if you linger in the street, so move yourself and your vehicle to a safe location before you attempt to do anything else. 

• Dial 911 – Because police and emergency personnel should be on site to document the incident and attend to the injured, take out your phone and dial 911 to request their presence if they have not already arrived.  Be sure that you share a comprehensive account of what took place with the responding officer, since an inaccurate report could be detrimental to your claim. 

• Take pictures and shoot videos – While you have your phone out, use it to take pictures and shoot videos of your surroundings if you are able to do so, since a contemporary visual record of the T-bone accident could be invaluable in cataloging your damages and determining liability.  

• Seek medical attention – Any delays in care could hinder your ability to heal and create an opening for doubt to be cast on the magnitude and relevance of your injuries.  To avoid these concerns, seek medical attention as soon as possible, ideally from paramedics at the scene or at the closest emergency room. 

• Obtain driver and witness information – You cannot have a case without a known defendant, so don’t forget to exchange essential information with the driver who T-boned you, like: 

• • Name  

• • Address  

• • Phone number  

• • Email  

• • Vehicle year, make, and model  

• • Insurance company and policy number  

• • License plate  

Try to get the names and numbers of anyone who witnessed the accident as well, as they could provide independent confirmation of what happened. 

• Alert your auto insurance company – Alerting your auto insurance company promptly can allow you to remain in compliance with the terms of your policy.  Moreover, it could permit you to take advantage of any of its benefits, including reimbursement for doctor visits, towing, rentals, and repairs. 

• Keep away from the other insurers – Similarly, the insurers for the other parties may wish to speak to you.  However, anything you say might be used against you, so it might be better to keep away from them until you… 

• Talk to an attorney – A seasoned Indiana T-bone accident lawyer can answer your questions and educate you about what to expect if you are contemplating a personal injury claim.  

What an Indiana T-Bone Accident Attorney Can Do for You 

A T-bone accident could be over in a matter of moments, but its effects may be felt for months or years to come, overwhelming you with mounting medical bills while undermining your capacity to go to work to pay for them.  Simply making ends meet could quickly become difficult, much less meeting the new demands on your finances. 

You need attorneys compassionate enough to support you during this troubling period and skilled enough to guide you through it – like the Indiana T-bone accident attorneys at Hensley Legal Group, who have been tirelessly advocating for the innocent victims of negligence for more than 25 years. 

If you choose to hire Hensley, we will launch a thorough investigation into the causes of your T-bone accident, identify everyone who may be to blame for it, establish valid claims against all of them, and potentially file a lawsuit if the situation warrants it. 

We will then move swiftly to amass the materials necessary to build your claim, such as: 

• Police reports   

• Tickets and dispositions 

• Eyewitness statements   

• Dash cam, traffic light, and surveillance footage   

• Black box data   

• Phone records   

• Driving histories  

• Vehicular maintenance logs  

• Accident reconstruction and forensic analysis 

If evidence of wrongdoing exists, our Indiana T-bone accident lawyers will do everything in their power to unearth it. 

Get Compensated for the Totality of Your Losses 

Once we have assembled a rock-solid case, we will strive to get you compensated for the totality of your losses, including your: 

• Medical expenses  

• Lost income  

• Pain and suffering   

• Mental and emotional anguish 

• Mobility restrictions 

• Diminished quality of living  

• Loss of consortium   

• Punitive and wrongful death damages (if applicable)   

And if we do not receive an offer that is worthy of your claim, we are not afraid to go to trial for a verdict that is, unlike some of our competitors, who seldom, if ever, see the inside of a courtroom. 

We realize that you may be reluctant to spend more money when you can least afford it, so you may be relieved to learn that our firm works on a contingency basis, which means that you won’t have to pay us anything unless our Indiana T-bone accident attorneys win your case. 

That T-bone accident may have knocked your life off course, but you can count on Hensley to get you back on a steady path. 

Reach Out to Our Indiana T-Bone Accident Lawyers 

Hensley Legal Group is committed to getting justice for the seriously injured.  If you are uncertain about what to do or where to turn in the aftermath of a collision, reach out to our Indiana T-bone accident lawyers to discover the remedies available to you. 

You can call or text us at (317) 472-3333, chat with us online, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with an accomplished Indiana T-bone accident attorney today.