A T-bone motorcycle accident occurs when the front end of a motor vehicle crashes into the side of a motorcycle. These crashes, also referred to as side-impact, sideswipe, or broadside collisions, are especially dangerous for a motorcycle rider who has no protection other than their clothes and helmet. As a result, they can .jpeg)
suffer catastrophic injuries or death.
If you were injured in a T-bone motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from the at-fault driver. However, you will need to prove their negligence in order to hold their insurance company responsible for compensating you.
What Are the Leading Causes of Sideswipe Motorcycle Accidents?
Broadside collisions frequently occur at stop signs, traffic lights, parking lots, and near driveways. The underlying cause of these preventable crashes is almost always a motorist’s unsafe driving and violation of traffic laws. Here are the most common ways they cause T-bone collisions:
- Failure to yield the right of way to a motorcyclist
- Distracted driving, such as eating and drinking, talking on a cell phone, or texting
- Intoxication
- Speeding to beat a yellow or red light
- Failing to check for blind spots
- Failing to pay enough attention to the road
How to Prove the Other Driver’s Negligence in Causing Your Side-Impact Crash
It can be challenging to prove that the other motorist was at fault in causing your T-bone motorcycle accident. That is because either the driver or motorcyclist involved in the collision could have caused it. For example, if the driver of an auto ran a red light when you were turning left on a left-turn green light, you might strike their car. However, they would be to blame for the crash because they failed to stop when the light turned red and failed to yield the right of way.
You will need strong evidence to prove the other driver’s negligence and convince their insurance company of their liability to pay you what you deserve in your settlement. Some of the evidence you need can be collected at the scene of your collision. Helpful evidence can include:
- Police report
- Photos and videos of the accident scene, damage to the other vehicle and your motorcycle, and road and weather conditions
- Eyewitness statements
- Data from the motor vehicle’s black box
- Expert witnesses, such as an accident reconstruction expert
Were you or a family member injured in a T-bone motorcycle accident in Virginia Beach or Norfolk? Was a loved one killed? Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers are here to collect the evidence you need and to go up against the at-fault motorist’s insurance company so that you receive the maximum recovery possible. To find out more about your rights and how we can assist you, call our office to schedule your free initial consultation today.
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