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Tampa Broadside & T-Bone Accident Lawyers
35 years of experience representing car accident clients in Florida
Broadside accidents occur when the front of one car strikes the side of another car. The occupants of the car that is struck on its side often suffer severe injuries or death because doors provide little protection. At MattLaw, we have 35 years of experience holding drivers accountable for broadside accidents – also known as T-bone accidents because the letter “T” represents the position of the vehicles when they collide. Our Tampa broadside lawyers hold negligent drivers liable for the medical bills, income loss, pain and suffering, and property damage of the victims. We also demand wrongful death damages when broadsides are fatal.
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- Why are broadside accidents dangerous?
- Why do T-bone accidents happen in Tampa, FL?
- Where do broadside accidents happen in Tampa, FL?
- Who is liable when T-bone & broadside accidents happen in Florida?
- What injuries do T-bone & broadside accident victims suffer?
- What is the value of my Tampa, FL broadside accident case?
- Do you have a Tampa, FL broadside & T-bone accident lawyer near me?
Why are broadside accidents dangerous?
Broadside accidents are dangerous for several reasons:
- The occupants of the car whose side is struck have no protection from the hood or trunk of their car. Most drivers and passengers sit close to the doors, which are often crushed on impact.
- The occupants of the car whose front strikes the side of another car are also likely to suffer serious injuries or death because the entire front of the car is damaged.
- Both cars may collide with other vehicles after the initial impact.
Why do T-bone accidents happen in Tampa, FL?
At MattLaw, our car accident lawyers understand how to show how T-bone accidents happen and who is responsible. Our investigators examine the accident site, speak with witnesses, and search for any video of the accident. We review the police reports and, when necessary, work with traffic reconstruction experts. Our team examines the damage to the vehicles involved in the accident.
Our Tampa broadside accident lawyers also formally question the defendants and everyone with relevant knowledge about how your accident happened – questioning the path, direction, speed, traffic conditions, and other factors that contributed to the accident.
Broadsides/T-bones happen for many reasons, including the following:
- Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs
- Driver distraction
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving through a red light, yellow light, or a stop sign
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding and other traffic offenses
- Dangerous roads
- Work zone construction
- Other causes
Where do broadside accidents happen in Tampa, FL?
Most broadside collisions happen in intersections when two cars enter the intersection from perpendicular directions. Many broadside accidents involve a car that is making a left turn, a car that speeds through a yellow light, or a car that enters the intersection too soon. Poor lane markings can also contribute to intersection accidents.
Another location for broadside accidents is when cars try to enter a main road from a side road or a parking lot.
Who is liable when T-bone & broadside accidents happen in Florida?
At MattLaw, our lawyers file personal injury and wrongful death claims against everyone who caused your accident. In most cases, the driver whose front strikes the side of another car is responsible, but the car whose side is struck may also be negligent for failing to be in the correct spot at the correct time.
Our Tampa broadside accident lawyers file claims against all responsible parties, including:
- A driver
- The negligent driver’s employer
- The owner of the car if the owner and driver are not the same person
- A seller of alcohol to someone who was already visibly intoxicated or a minor
- The Florida Department of Transportation, Hillsborough County, or other governmental agencies/entities for failing to properly design and maintain intersections and other parts of the roads
- A manufacturer of defective brakes, turn signals, lights, or other car parts
What injuries do T-bone & broadside accident victims suffer?
At MattLaw, we work with your doctors and our network of doctors whenever a car accident causes any type of serious injury. Our personal injury lawyers represent accident victims who have the following injuries, among others:
- Head and facial trauma including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, scarring, and dental injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Fractures/broken bones of the face, arms, legs, hands, and other body parts
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Nerve, muscle, and tissue damage
- Neck, back, and shoulder injuries
- Third-degree burns
- Hearing or vision loss
- Emotional trauma
- Death
What is the value of my Tampa, FL broadside accident case?
At MattLaw, we work with your doctors, employers, car appraisers, and other experts to show what financial and personal damages you have. Our Tampa car accident attorneys demand compensation for all your current damage and all the damages you can reasonably expect to have in the future, including the following:
- Medical bills. We demand payment for all your emergency care, hospitalizations, physician visits, rehabilitative therapy, mental health counseling, assistive devices and technology, medications, and any other medical bills.
- Income loss. We demand compensation for your lost wages, salary, benefits, business income, and long-term financial losses because you cannot work again.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering. This amount, often the largest part of your claim, is for every way and every day that you experience pain, discomfort, physical trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma.
- Property damage. Our car accident lawyers demand compensation for the cost of repairing your car or for the cost of replacing your car if your car cannot be repaired.
- Any scarring or disfigurement
- The inability to use a body part
- The loss of life’s pleasures
- Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
Our Tampa T-bone/broadside attorneys file wrongful death claims if your family member (such as a parent, spouse, or child) dies in a car crash. Wrongful death damages include:
- The burial and funeral costs
- The financial support your loved one would have provided each family member
- The personal support (comfort, guidance, and love) your family member would have provided
- The value of any services your family member would have provided
Do you have a Tampa, FL broadside & T-bone accident lawyer near me?
MattLaw meets car accident victims and families at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. If you cannot physically come to our office, we can come to you. Video conferences and phone consultations are available.
We’re here to answer your questions, explain your rights, and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Contact MattLaw today to speak with an accomplished car accident lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a broadside accident, you need lawyers who have earned the trust of former clients and the respect of insurance companies and defense lawyers. At MattLaw, our lawyers have experience as defense lawyers and plaintiffs’ lawyers. We can anticipate the arguments insurance companies will make to try to limit your claim. Let us handle the legal issues while you focus on your recovery.
Call our Tampa broadside accident lawyers or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation. We handle T-bone accident claims on a contingency fee basis.