{"id":2254,"date":"2018-02-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2018\/02\/05\/whos-at-fault-in-a-side-impact-crash\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T07:49:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T07:49:05","slug":"whos-at-fault-in-a-side-impact-crash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/whos-at-fault-in-a-side-impact-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Who\u2019s At-Fault in a Side-Impact Crash?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most drivers understand who\u2019s at-fault in a rear-end collision<\/a> – usually the person in the rear is at-fault because they were \u201cfollowing too closely\u201d or because they were distracted and failed to stop in time. As far as head-on collisions, it\u2019s not hard to determine liability. Accident reconstruction experts can usually determine fault when they learn which car veered into the wrong lane, striking the other head-on.<\/p>\n

But what about side-impact crashes? Which driver is usually liable for the crash? Side-impact crashes are also referred to as T-bone or broadside collisions. This is where the front-end of a vehicle hits the side of another vehicle. We usually see side-impact collisions in parking lots and at intersections, whether it\u2019s an intersection with a light or a stop sign.<\/p>\n

Main Cause of T-Bone Collisions<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhat is the main cause of T-bone or side-impact collisions?\u201d It\u2019s the failure to yield the right of way. So, in most two-vehicle crashes, the driver whose vehicle strikes the side of the second vehicle is at fault. This is because that\u2019s usually the driver who blew through a stop sign, ran a red light, turned left in front of oncoming traffic, or who turned left without a green arrow. As with any crash, the greater the speed, the more damage that can be caused and the greater chances of severe injury or death for the occupants in the vehicle that was struck.<\/p>\n

Some people think side-impact crashes are not big deals. We beg to differ. Here is some excellent footage<\/a> of side-impact crashes demonstrating their dangers and the importance of buying a vehicle that is equipped with side airbags.<\/p>\n

\u201cSide-on crashes can cause serious injuries at relatively low speeds,\u201d according to rms.nsw.gov.au. The site continues, \u201cFor people on the struck side of the vehicle, severe injuries were most commonly inflicted to the person\u2019s chest, followed by the lower extremities, head and abdomen\/pelvis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Were you or someone you love injured in a side-impact crash<\/a>? If so, contact Jones & Swanson<\/a> to meet with a Smyrna auto accident attorney<\/strong> for FREE. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Smyrna car accident attorneys at Jones & Swanson explain who’s at fault in a side-impact crash. Call now to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2255,"parent":801,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"hc_faqs":[460],"class_list":{"0":"post-2254","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"hc_faqs-car-accident","7":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWho\u2019s At-Fault in a Side-Impact Crash? | Jones & Swanson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Who\u2019s At-Fault in a Side-Impact Crash?: Jones & Swanson, with 45+ years of experience and millions recovered. 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