Side-Impact Car Accidents In Buffalo, New York

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and His Team of Aggressive, Tenacious and Hardworking T-Bone and Side-Impact Car Accident Lawyers Will Fight to Obtain the Best Result After Your Accident.

According to an article by WKBW Buffalo News, a recent study shows that Buffalo, New York drivers are the 18th worst drivers in the United States. Surprisingly, Buffalo was the only city in the State of New York to make a list titled the "Top 20 Cities with the Worst Drivers." These alarming statistics show that Buffalo car, SUV and truck injury accidents happen on the roads and highways of Buffalo, New York in greater frequency than most of the country.

There are several types of car accidents. Each car accident uniquely impacts each driver. The different types of car accidents include:

1. Rear-end accidents;
2. Side-swipe accidents
3. Rollover accidents;
4. Head-on accidents;
5. Single car accidents;
6. Multi-car pile-ups; and
7. Side-impact car accidents, also known as T-bone accidents.

If you, or a loved one, were injured in a T-bone or side-impact car accident, you want the best personal injury attorney in Buffalo, New York. Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team of Buffalo, New York T-bone and side-impact car accident lawyers have settled $175,000,000.00 on behalf of their clients. We will battle to obtain the best possible result for YOU!

What Is A T-Bone Or A Side-Impact Car Accident?

A side-impact car accident, often referred to as a T-bone accident, happens when a car is hit on the side by the front or rear of another car. The cars are positioned perpendicularly to one another, forming the shape of a “T.”

Here is an example of a T-bone or side-impact car accident:

Imagine you are being a cautious driver, following the rules of the road by making a complete stop at an intersection because there is a red light. When the light turns green, you proceed through the intersection when, suddenly, your car is hit by another car on the driver’s side.

In 2017, T-bone or side-impact car accidents accounted for 24% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths according to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s Fatality Facts.

A driver exposed to a Buffalo, New York T-bone car, truck or SUV personal injury accident has three (3) areas of impact:

1. Impact to the car;
2. Impact to the body; and
3. Impact to the internal organs.

Any car accident can have damaging and long lasting effects. Statistically, injuries from T-bone and side-impact car accidents tend to be more serious than other personal injury accident types.

If you were involved in a T-bone or side-impact car accident, contact Buffalo, New York T-bone and side-impact car accident lawyer, Jed Dietrich, Esq., immediately at 716-839-3939 for a free consultation or complete our form online. Highly experienced attorney Jed Dietrich, Esq., a recognized Best Lawyer of America, and the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. strive to provide the highest level of personal injury service to the people of Buffalo, New York; Niagara Falls, New York; Rochester, New York and beyond.

T-Bone And Side-Impact Car Accident Injuries

After being involved in a T-bone or side-impact car accident, you may have a number of injuries, whether the symptoms appear at the time of impact or not. Some of the common injuries sustained after a side-impact car accident include:

1. Whiplash;
2. Chest injuries;
3. Back injuries;
4. Broken limbs such as leg or arm;
5. Concussions, head and brain trauma; and
6. Spinal cord injuries.

There are two differences in the injuries that typically occur as a result of a T-bone or side-impact car accident. Your injuries will fall under the category of a soft tissue injury or a hard tissue injury. If, after your accident, you decide to pursue a legal case, these categories of injuries will be important in determining the amount of financial compensation that you may receive.

T-bone and side-impact car accidents can cause life-changing injuries and can even be fatal. You should not have to face the insurance companies alone to obtain the compensation that you deserve. You want an experienced and knowledgeable T-bone and side-impact car accident attorneys in Buffalo, New York. Call 716-839-3939 for a free consultation with Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. We can be reached 24 hours per day and 7 days per week to discuss your T-bone or side-impact auto accident.

How Do T-Bone And Side-Impact Car Accidents Happen?

T-bone and side-impact car accidents happen every day in Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Niagara Falls, New York and throughout New York State. The alarming fact is that side-impact car tests did not start until 2003, through a test program by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), even though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been crash testing cars since 1979, according to a history of car safety by crashtest.org.

There are many reasons that explain why T-bone and side-impact car, truck and SUV accidents take place. The most obvious reason is distracted driving. Additional reasons include:

1. Running Red Lights. Some drivers try to speed through traffic lights before they turn red.
2. Impaired Driving. This reduces a driver’s judgment while driving.
3. Failure to Yield. A driver who fails to yield can easily cause an accident, crashing into a driver who may have been yielding or giving the right-of-way.
4. Poor Visibility. Sometimes, it is hard to see other drivers because of weather and other factors such as trees and landscaping.

If you, or a loved one, were injured in a T-bone or side impact accident because of someone else’s negligence, you want the best personal injury attorney in Buffalo, New York. Our team of accomplished and seasoned Buffalo, New York T-bone collision lawyers will fight for the best result and the compensation that you deserve if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence. Call 716-839-3939 today for your free consultation.

Who Caused The T-Bone Or Side-Impact Car Accident?

T-Bone and side-impact car accidents may require detailed investigations to prove who was at fault for a car, truck or SUV accident in Buffalo, New York. This is why you need a top rated and experienced lawyer to help you with your case.

New York’s Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Reparations Act, also known as the No-Fault Act, which is codified in Article 51 of the New York Insurance Law, provides an added layer of difficulty in trying to pursue a claim to hold someone accountable for a personal injury car accident in Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls and beyond in New York State.

The No-Fault Act is in place to ensure that insurance companies pay for medical care and lost wages regardless of who was at fault for a personal injury car accident in Buffalo, New York and other parts of New York State. The Act covers basic economic loss which includes:

1. Up to $50,000 per person for medical and hospital expenses;
2. Loss of earnings from work; and
3. All other reasonable and necessary expenses.

If you were injured in a T-bone or side-impact car, SUV or truck personal injury accident in Buffalo, New York, it is best for you to retain an experienced Buffalo, New York personal injury attorney to assist you with your No-Fault insurance claim. Unlike most firms, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. will take the initiative to:

1. Contact your No-Fault insurance company;
2. Submit the necessary paperwork; and
3. Fiercely compel the insurance company to pay for your medical bills and the lost wages that you deserve.

If you suffered a personal injury in Buffalo, New York; Rochester, New York; Niagara Falls, New York or beyond, you want the best personal injury lawyer to fight for the best result and the compensation that you deserve. Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of highly experienced, seasoned and trustworthy attorneys and paralegals will fight for you! Contact us today at 716-839-3939.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at (716) 839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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