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T-bone and intersection accidents can be among the most serious. The sides of a vehicle typically offer the driver and passengers less protection, meaning these accidents can result in major injuries. If you or a loved one has been a victim, you could be facing medical bills, lost time from work, and a number of other personal and financial problems.
The good news is that you can take legal action to seek compensation that can cover these losses. It starts with hiring an experienced and trusted law firm that is ready to walk with you each step of the way through your case. Find out more about what Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell can do for you and your family.
How We Can Help
- How Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell serves accident victims
- Common causes of T-bone and intersection accidents in Omaha
- Who might be liable for an Omaha T-bone or intersection accident?
- Potential compensation for T-bone and intersection accident victims
- Omaha T-bone/intersection accident frequently asked questions
- Is there an Omaha T-bone/intersection accident lawyer near me?
How Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell serves accident victims
At Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell, we believe that personalized legal service is what sets us apart from our competitors. We understand the problems you’re facing and are ready to help.
Although filing a lawsuit cannot undo the injuries you’ve sustained, it can allow you to recover compensation that can assist with the personal and financial setbacks you are experiencing. That is our goal, and we commit to developing a customized strategy that is aimed at achieving it for every client we take on. We can:
- Take the time to investigate how the accident happened and who was responsible for it
- Obtain evidence to support a compelling claim for monetary compensation
- Determine the types and amounts of damages for which you may be eligible
- Negotiate on your behalf with the insurance companies and their lawyers
- File a personal injury lawsuit and serve it on the defendants if necessary
- Represent you during mediation, an out-of-court process designed to negotiate a settlement
- Take your case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
These are not just vague concepts but actual steps we apply to make a strong case for the compensation our clients need. Our past results speak to the dedication and professionalism we bring to bear for the victims of T-bone/intersection accidents and other personal injury cases.
Common causes of T-bone and intersection accidents in Omaha
A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle crashes into the side of another, forming a “T” shape at the point of impact. These are sometimes called intersection accidents because they often happen when two cars collide in an intersection. Understanding why your accident happened is important to making a case for monetary compensation. Some common causes include:
- Running red lights and stop signs: A car that fails to stop at a stop sign or red light will proceed into the intersection and could crash straight into another vehicle. Depending on the speed of both cars, the victim’s injuries could be catastrophic.
- Failure to yield: Another way for one car to strike another is to fail to yield to traffic. This could happen when turning, entering a roadway, entering a roundabout, or driving into an intersection.
- Left-turn accidents: When turning left, a driver must use proper judgment in estimating how close incoming vehicles are. Failure to do so could lead to the driver turning into another vehicle.
- Distracted driving: Anything that takes a driver’s focus away from the road could lead to a T-bone accident. Distracted driving can include cell phone use, talking to passengers, using a GPS, or allowing pets in the car to interfere with safe operation of the vehicle.
- Speeding: Driving too fast not only reduces the time a driver has to slow down and stop, but it can also increase the force of a collision. Speeding may include driving over the posted limit or driving too fast for the weather and traffic conditions.
- Driving while impaired: Anyone who drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol is more likely to have blurred vision and a delayed reaction time, either of which is dangerous. Even if the drug in question is a prescription medication, it must not interfere with the driver’s operation of the vehicle.
- Poor visibility: This may come about due to weather such as rain or fog, or because of a lack of suitable lighting. Either way, when a vehicle fails to stop in time because it cannot see another vehicle or traffic controls (e.g., a stop sign), a T-bone crash becomes more likely.
- Unsafe lane changes: An intersection crash can occur if a driver unsafely changes lanes near or within an intersection. The resulting wreck may involve a number of other vehicles as well, depending on the traffic conditions.
- Malfunctioning traffic signals and missing stop signs: A traffic light that isn’t working properly may cause cars to crash in the intersection. The same is true if a stop sign is missing. Cases like these could implicate government negligence.
These are some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents because the side of a vehicle generally offers less protection than a crash that happens in the front or rear. However, if you were in the vehicle that was struck in the front, you may also be injured. We may be able to represent you regardless of your involvement in the crash.
Who might be liable for an Omaha T-bone or intersection accident?
Various parties may be held legally responsible for a victim’s injuries after a T-bone or intersection accident. In fact, more than one party could be liable depending on the unique facts of the case. This means additional sources from which the victim may be able to seek compensation. Potentially liable parties include:
- The at-fault driver: Either driver involved in the T-bone or intersection accident could be responsible, based on the details of the wreck.
- The driver’s employer: If the driver was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the crash, it’s possible for the employer to bear some responsibility.
- The government: These are usually cases involving defective or missing traffic signals and signs or dangerous road conditions, but note that different rules and deadlines apply when suing the government.
- A vehicle or parts manufacturer: If a defective vehicle part or component contributed to the accident, its manufacturer or another party could be responsible.
- Multiple drivers: If more than two drivers were involved, there could be several at-fault parties and victims, and comparative negligence rules may affect how damages are allocated.
Potential compensation for T-bone and intersection accident victims
If you’ve been involved in a T-bone or intersection accident, your injuries could be severe. Broken bones, internal organ damage and bleeding, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are some of the more serious injuries. These, in turn, could mean significant medical bills and missed income from work. You may be eligible to seek monetary damages to cover:
- Medical expenses: Included here are bills for ambulance care, hospitalization, surgery, prescription drugs, adaptive medical devices, physical rehabilitation, and more. Compensation for reasonably estimated future bills can also be claimed.
- Lost income: The time that a victim is hospitalized or otherwise recovering from their injuries is time they likely cannot work, so their lost income can be included in the damages claim.
- Reduced earning capacity: If the victim is unable to work or work at their previous capacity following the accident, they may lose substantial sums of future income and benefits that can be included.
- Non-economic damages: This category of damages compensates the victim for intangible, subjective losses. These may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and others.
- Property damage: The cost to repair or replace the vehicle and other property that was damaged or destroyed in the T-bone or intersection accident can also be included.
Omaha T-bone/intersection accident frequently asked questions
Can I recover compensation even if I was partially at fault?
Possibly. Nebraska has comparative negligence rules which allow victims to recover even if they are at fault, provided their level of fault does not equal or exceed the combined negligence of the parties from whom they are seeking compensation. The court would reduce the amount of compensation by whatever percentage of fault is assigned to you.
Say, for instance, that a court determines that you were 20% liable for causing the accident. Your damages would have been $100,000. Instead, they are reduced by 20% ($20,000), leaving you with $80,000. If your fault was 50% or higher, however, you would not receive any compensation.
What evidence can help establish fault in my case?
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Is there an Omaha T-bone/intersection accident lawyer near me?
Were you or a loved one injured in a T-bone or intersection collision in Omaha? If so, Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell is local to you. We are located at 6790 Grover St, Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68106. To find us on a map, you may want to look for landmarks such as the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Baxter Arena, Pipal Park, and Aksarben Village.
There are multiple ways to reach our office. You may want to take Interstate 80 if you are driving. Another option is S. 72nd Street. If you are taking the bus, try Metro Transit. We can give you information about parking in the area and schedule a free case consultation with us. Contact us to learn more.
Contact our Omaha T-bone/intersection accident attorneys
Inserra Kelley Cooper Sewell provides steady and experienced legal guidance when you need it most. To learn more about your rights and options after being in a T-bone or intersection accident, or to get started on your case, give us a call or fill out our online client intake form. You only have a limited amount of time to file, so reach out to us today.