When the front end of a car collides with the side of another car, this is referred to as a T-bone accident. These are almost always the result of driver negligence. When the car hits you, especially if it strikes the driver's side, it is likely to cause serious injuries. Therefore, after the accident, you will want to seek compensation for your injuries as soon as possible. 

The First Steps to Take

After a T-bone accident, you will likely be too injured to do anything other than wait for first responders to arrive. If you are able to safely get out of your vehicle, take pictures of the scene of the accident and interview witnesses. Wait for the police to arrive and help you and file a police report.

Make sure to write down everything you remember from the accident. For example, you should take note of the speed limit at the time of the crash. Even if a sign is not posted, you may be able to look up the speed limit online. The more information you are able to provide your auto accident lawyer, the more likely it is that your lawyer will be able to determine if the other driver is liable and gather substantial evidence to prove that this is the case. 

How to Determine Liability

Your car accident lawyer will try to determine why the t-bone accident occurred. It could be that the driver was speeding and was not able to slow down in time to avoid the accident. This is especially true during poor weather conditions. 

Another common scenario is where the driver runs a red light or a stop sign. One of the most common reasons why these features exist on the road is to prevent these types of accidents in the first place.

Why an Expert Witness Is Often Needed

In many cases, both drivers will claim that the other driver was at fault for the accident. Therefore, you may need help from an expert witness who can identify the individual who caused the accident and to what extent they were negligent. Information can be gleaned from the location of the accident, such as the design of the road and where the signs are placed.

If the forensic investigator is able to arrive at the scene of the accident soon enough, they might also be able to examine the debris at the scene of the accident. By examining the location of the debris and other evidence such as skid marks, they can determine exactly what happened. 

To get help with your accident case, reach out to a law firm, such as Basu Law.