A car accident, in the best-case scenario, ruins your day. In a much worse case, it could leave impacts on the rest of your life. Different types of car accidents produce different injuries. T-bone or side-impact car accidents produce some of the worst injuries, usually because they happen at higher speeds, often at intersections.
In fact, the deadliest Las Vegas intersections include Flamingo and Pecos Roads and Boulder Highway at Nellis Boulevard. While these intersections are the deadliest, that does not mean you can relax at other intersections. Accidents happen when you least expect them so the best thing you can do while behind the wheel is pay attention.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a car accident, you need to contact a skilled and experienced car accident lawyer today. The law may entitle you to compensation. To understand what comes next, speak with a car accident lawyer today.
Nearly 18 percent of car accident deaths happen from side-impact collisions. The force during a T-bone usually results in serious injuries or even death. Part of the reason for this is the speed at which vehicles travel when a side-impact crash occurs but the side of the car also provides less protection. As a result, your body absorbs more of the impact of the accident and causes more serious and longer-lasting injuries.
To collect damages from the at fault party to cover your medical expenses, you must first prove that someone else is the cause of your injuries.
You do that through four elements.
While this may seem simple and straightforward, this is actually a complex legal process where you must prove each element. If you cannot sufficiently prove these elements, you could miss out on compensation to which you are entitled. That’s why you need a trusted car accident attorney to help guide you through this process.
Many parties could have caused your injuries. Understanding how to hold each one accountable and liable for your bills requires the keen eye of a seasoned car accident injury attorney. When you work with the right firm, you can rest assured your best interests are at heart.
The most obvious of potentially negligent parties is the driver of the other vehicle. While it is not always the case, it is certainly the right place to start.
In Nevada, it is against the law to text while driving, but this form of distracted driving is still one of the most common causes of all types of car accidents. A car accident lawyer can help investigate your car accident and determine whether a distracted driver caused the accident.
We also want to know if the other driver was impaired. Drunk driving is a serious problem, but it’s not the only way in which drivers can become impaired. Drug use and fatigue are also causes of car accidents we routinely see.
At some point, we have all heard about a car recall or the recall of a specific part. This is often due to an accident involving the car and the investigation that followed uncovered a defect. However, not all companies are diligent about announcing recalls or doing so promptly. This results in subsequent accidents and further injuries to countless victims.
But experts will need to figure out how, why, or even if a part of your vehicle or the other vehicle failed. Car accident re-creation experts spend their lives looking at accident scenes and literally combing through evidence piece by piece. They do this to help victims like you hold the right party liable for your injuries so you do not have to pay out of pocket for your high medical bills.
A defect in the road design or a traffic signal malfunction may have caused or contributed to your accident. While these causes are less common than the others, it is still one potential reason for your suffering.
But uncovering whether a traffic light operated incorrectly or there was a confusing layout to the road or intersection, is not usually readily apparent and requires an expert road analyst to determine if there was an issue. By working with a trusted car accident injury lawyer, you can have peace of mind that your lawyer is doing everything they can, including working with experts, to help you get every dollar you deserve so you do not have to pay for your medical expenses and your lost income.
No matter who is at fault in your car accident, the best way to ensure you hold the right party liable is to conduct a thorough investigation. This will not only ensure you hold the right party accountable for your injuries and suffering, but also maximize your compensation. The best way to accomplish this goal is by working with a car accident injury lawyer with the resources necessary to conduct such a thorough investigation.
Determining who is at fault in a T-bone crash isn’t always as simple as pointing to the car that hit the other. You need to establish negligence, which often comes down to who had the legal right of way. In Nevada, if you were proceeding through an intersection with a green light and were struck by someone running a red light or making an unsafe left turn, they breached their “duty of care.”
However, it gets complicated if there were no witnesses or traffic cameras. You will need to rely on physical evidence—like skid marks, the resting position of the vehicles, and the specific damage points on the cars. This is where accident reconstruction experts (which we mentioned earlier) become vital. They can scientifically prove speed and braking patterns to show that you were driving responsibly and the other driver was the one who failed to yield.
Yes, you can, but there is a limit. Nevada operates under a “modified comparative negligence” system (NRS 41.141). This means you can recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% responsible for the crash.
For example, if a jury decides you were 20% at fault because you were slightly speeding, but the other driver was 80% at fault for running a stop sign, you can still win your case. However, your final settlement will be reduced by your percentage of fault (in this case, 20%). If you are found to be 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any damages from the other party. This makes it incredibly important to have a legal team that can minimize the liability assigned to you.
Most T-bone accidents happen because someone ignored right-of-way laws. Under Nevada law (NRS 484B.253), if you are making a left turn, you must yield to any oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard. You cannot just turn because you think you can “beat” the oncoming car.
Similarly, at a four-way stop, the driver who arrives first has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Proving a violation of these specific statutes is often the “smoking gun” we use to win a car accident lawsuit. If we can show the other driver violated a traffic statute, it helps establish “negligence per se,” making your case for compensation much stronger.
You do not have unlimited time to decide. In Nevada, the Statute of Limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the accident (NRS 11.190). If you fail to file your lawsuit within this two-year window, the court will likely dismiss your case, and you will lose your right to any compensation permanently.
While two years might sound like a long time, investigations, medical treatments, and insurance negotiations eat up that time quickly. It is always safer to start the legal process sooner rather than later to ensure evidence is preserved and witness memories remain fresh.
Side-impact collisions often cause unique and severe injuries because there is less structural protection on the side of a vehicle compared to the front or rear. You are entitled to seek “economic” damages, which cover tangible costs like your current and future medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repair costs.
You can also seek “non-economic” damages for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. In rare cases where the other driver was acting maliciously or was extremely reckless (like driving under the influence), you might also be eligible for punitive damages. The goal is to make you whole again, not just to pay off the immediate ambulance bill.
Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts. They might try to get you to admit fault on a recorded line or offer you a “quick settlement” that is far lower than what you actually need to cover your long-term medical recovery.
Once you accept a settlement, you typically cannot go back and ask for more money if your injuries turn out to be worse than you thought. An experienced attorney acts as a shield between you and the insurers. We understand the tactics they use and we know how to calculate the true value of your claim—including future medical needs that you might not have considered yet. We handle the negotiations so you can focus on healing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKhOfSKtP7QYou may have suffered severe injuries. You may face a long road to recovery. You may face extended time out of work. All of this places additional and unnecessary stress on your family. By working with an experienced car accident injury attorney, you can let go of the legal worries and let your lawyer work to collect every dollar you deserve. Consider contacting the trusted car accident attorneys at Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC today.
Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers, LLC
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Las Vegas, NV 89101
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Benson & Bingham Accident Injury Lawyers
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Joseph L. Benson II, and Ben J. Bingham, Personal Injury Attorneys
