T-Bone Accidents

Get the Help You Need from an Experienced Fort Myers T-Bone Accident Attorney

If you are coping with the consequences of a T-bone collision, it will be important for you to hire an experienced attorney who can fight for just compensation on your behalf. Not only can these accidents prove extremely painful and costly, but they can have lifelong physical and mental suffering non-financial costs as well. An experienced Fort Myers T-bone accident attorney at our firm can help make sure you do not settle for less than you deserve.

But to be able to help you, we need you to contact us promptly. The more time that passes, the more difficult it will become to seek the compensation you deserve. Once you contact us, we will be able to get to work gathering the evidence we need, and then we can begin the process of seeking full compensation.

What You Need to Know After a T-Bone Accident in Fort Myers

By their nature, T-bone accidents tend to result in serious injuries. As a result, victims of T-bone accidents will be able to file fault-based insurance claims in many cases. While Florida law limits car accident victims to file “no-fault” personal injury protection (PIP) claims, it also allows those who have suffered  injuries to seek  compensation for their:

• Medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs
• Lost income and benefits
• Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of companionship, consortium, and enjoyment of life

If you have a fault-based claim after a T-bone accident, the amount you are entitled to recover will depend on the severity of your injuries and a variety of other factors that are unique to you. With this in mind, you should not let the insurance company decide how much to pay. Instead, you need to work closely with an experienced Fort Myers T-bone accident attorney who will calculate the value of your claim with your best interests in mind.

Here are some more important facts to know after a T-bone accident in Florida:

You Must Be Able to Prove Fault to Recover Proper Compensation

While it may seem obvious that the person who T-boned you was at fault, you still need to be able to prove fault to recover proper compensation. This is why it is important that you hire a Florida T-bone accident attorney to conduct an investigation as soon as possible.

Your Losses Could Be Far Greater Than You Realize

Even if you are already facing substantial medical bills and other costs, your losses could be far greater than you realize. Many victims of serious accidents suffer lifelong consequences, and these consequences can negatively impact all aspects of their lives. 

You Cannot Expect the Insurance Company to Treat You Fairly

No matter what consequences you are facing, you cannot expect the insurance company to treat you fairly. The insurance company will be looking out for itself, and if you do not have an experienced T-bone accident attorney on your side, the reality is that you stand almost no chance of securing the full compensation you deserve.

You Only Get One Chance to Settle

If you settle for less than you deserve, you will not be able to go back and ask for more. When you accept an insurance settlement, you waive the right to seek additional compensation. With this in mind, you should not accept payment from the insurance company until you speak with an attorney.

You Can Hire a T-Bone Accident Attorney at No Out-of-Pocket Cost

Hiring a Fort Myers T-bone accident attorney to help you seek the full compensation you deserve costs nothing out-of-pocket. At Spivey Law Firm, we represent our clients on a contingency-fee basis, which means our clients pay nothing unless we help them recover just compensation.

Common Severe Injuries in T-Bone Accidents

The forces involved in a typical T-bone accident are more than enough to cause severe trauma throughout the body. Even if your seatbelt restrains you and your airbags fully deploy, you can still suffer serious injuries. Some of the most common serious injuries in T-bone accidents include:

Broken Bones

Broken bones are extremely common injuries in T-bone accidents. Fractures in the arms and legs are particularly common, though accident victims may suffer spinal fractures, collar bone fractures, rib fractures, hand and foot fractures, and other fractures as well.

Internal Bleeding

Internal bleeding is a potentially serious medical condition that often requires emergency treatment. It can be symptomatic of a variety of types of internal injuries, many of which can present risks for life-altering or life-threatening complications if not treated promptly.

Nerve Damage

Deep cuts and blunt-force trauma can both cause nerve damage during a T-bone accident. Sadly, this damage will be permanent in many cases. Numbness, tingling, and loss of motor control are all potential signs of nerve damage after a serious collision.

Organ Damage

Organ damage can also present life-altering or life-threatening risks in many cases. Damage to the lungs, stomach, spleen, kidneys, and other organs can result from severe trauma during a T-bone accident, and prompt diagnosis and treatment can be essential for mitigating the risks involved.

Soft Tissue Damage

T-bone accidents and other serious collisions frequently result in soft tissue damage. While some soft tissue injuries can heal with immobilization and rest, serious injuries (such as complete tears) may result in chronic pain and may even require invasive surgery and extensive rehabilitation.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Many T-bone accident victims suffer spinal injuries as well. These injuries can vary widely in terms of their severity, from spinal cord injuries to herniated discs to permanent paralysis. T-bone accident victims may also suffer from chronic back and neck pain that prevents them from working and negatively impacts other aspects of their day-to-day lives.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common—and serious—injuries that can have significant financial and non-financial consequences. While concussions are the most common form of TBI, it is important not to rule out the possibility of a more serious form of TBI too soon. A prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential for mitigating the risks of brain damage from a T-bone accident.

How We Help T-Bone Accident Victims in Florida

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a T-bone accident in Florida, there are many important ways our attorneys can help you. For example, when you hire a Florida T-bone accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm, your attorney will:

• Provide Advice on How to Protect Your Legal Rights – One of the first things your attorney will do is provide advice on protecting your legal rights. When you are dealing with the aftermath of a serious T-bone accident, there are both important steps you need to take and costly mistakes you need to avoid. Your attorney can explain everything you need to know.
• Promptly Conduct a Thorough Investigation – Your attorney will also promptly launch an investigation focused on collecting the evidence needed to prove who was at fault in the accident. While this may involve examining the scene of the accident and each of the vehicles involved, it may also involve obtaining vehicle EDR (Event Data Recorder) information, , phone records, receipts, and various other forms of documentation.
• Calculate the Lifetime Costs of Your (or Your Loved One’s) Injuries – Understanding the lifetime costs of your (or your loved one’s) injuries will be critical for making informed decisions about your case. Your lawyer will make sure you know how much you will need to cover your medical bills, lost earnings, and other out-of-pocket costs so that you can decide when (and if) to accept a settlement.
• Calculate Proper Compensation for the Non-Financial Costs of the Accident – Along with compensation for your financial costs, any settlement offer you accept should include just compensation for your (or your loved one’s) non-financial costs as well. If you do not receive a settlement offer that includes full compensation for these costs,  your lawyer may recommend taking your T-bone accident case to court. 
• Work to Recover Full Compensation on Your Behalf – From negotiating with the insurance company to fighting for just compensation in court, your attorney will work to recover full compensation on your behalf as quickly as possible. If a settlement offer is on the table, your attorney will help you make an informed decision about whether to accept or keep fighting for more.

Again, these are just examples. To protect your legal rights and seek the full compensation you and your family deserve, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Our attorneys are available to help you, and you can get in touch with us 24/7.

Contact Us 24/7 to Speak with a Fort Myers T-Bone Accident Attorney for Free

Do you need help after a T-bone accident in Florida? If so, we strongly encourage you to contact us right away. To speak with experienced Fort Myers T-bone accident attorney Randall L. Spivey at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. about your case in confidence, please call (239) 337-7483 or toll-free 888-477-4839 or contact us online now.