A T-Bone Car Accident? What You Should Do Next
A T-bone car accident typically happens at an intersection. One driver fails to yield to the cross traffic, and the two collide. Depending on speeds, they can be dangerous or deadly – passengers can suffer as well as drivers of the vehicle that is hit on the side.
The Car Crash Captain helps victims of T-bone car accidents. To ensure you’re taken care of in the right way – maximizing your compensation – make sure you follow the proper steps after the wreck.
Safety First – Clear the Area and Call Authorities
If possible, move the vehicles off the roadway. Often, however, they’ll be so smashed up they’re not able to be moved. If that’s the case, then get yourself to a safe area. As you check yourself for injuries, call 911 and have them send police and paramedics.
Many modern vehicles have crash detection and can automatically call for aid. Even if your injuries are severe, help is on the way (check to see if your phone has automatic emergency response as well).
Seek Medical Attention – Even if you Don’t Feel Injured
When the paramedics arrive, make sure they check you out. Don’t diminish the extent of your injuries because you feel fine (and don’t say that you feel fine either). Adrenaline can mask the pain, and you want a record of being treated for anything that happened.
If you don’t have serious injuries, follow-up at the hospital after the situation with the wreck has been dealt with. The actual hospital will be able to do much more extensive tests to see if anything is wrong.
Give a Police Report – The Official Report Helps a Lot
When the police arrive (if you’re in the hospital they may follow-up with you there), give them a report based on the facts. Make sure you get the officer’s name and badge number so you can easily acquire the report later.
While telling the facts, don’t admit any fault. Even if it’s not pertinent to this actual crash, don’t say anything like, “I may have been going a few miles an hour over the speed limit.” Any admission could be twisted and used against you in a settlement.
Gather Evidence – If Possible Get What You Can
If you’re not seriously injured and being rushed off to the hospital, make sure you get as much evidence as possible at the scene. Take photos of the vehicles, the area, road conditions, skid marks, where the traffic lights and signs are and more.
Making a video with your phone can help you record information quickly, like names and contact information of witnesses. Exchange insurance information with the other driver, but be careful not to admit any fault.
Call Herbert Law Group – Let’s Get it Started Right
Keep this number in your glove box – attach it to your insurance card: 214-414-3808. If you’re in a wreck, whether it’s a T-bone car accident or anything else, you’ll immediately have the direct line to Herbert Law Group.
We’ll go over what happened, and get the ball rolling to have you as a client.
Call Your Insurance – Tell them You’re Working with Us
Let your insurance know what happened, but again, don’t admit any fault. Stick to the facts of what happened, and explain that you’re working with Herbert Law Group as your car wreck lawyer.
We’ll handle things from here. All questions from the insurance companies can come through us, and we’ll help to investigate the crash, deal with insurance settlements, and fight for the maximum compensation for you.
The Herbert Law Group Difference
Our goal is to ensure you find justice. Insurance companies are notorious for low-balling settlement offers, or outright denying claims. Often, they do this by twisting your words to “show” that you admitted fault for the wreck.
Keep your interactions with them to a minimum, and we’ll handle the hard stuff as you heal from your injuries.
If you’ve been injured in a T-bone car accident, then call 214-414-3808, or fill out the contact form on our site. We’ll be in touch for your free consultation to help you receive the compensation you deserve.