Michigan T-Bone Car Accidents

While any collision between two vehicles can result in severe injuries, side-impact crashes can be some of the most serious. After a crash, you might be suffering from trauma and a mountain of medical bills, all while being unable to work.

However, a lawyer who is experienced with Michigan T-bone car accident claims might be able to help. If the negligent behavior of a person, business, or entity caused your injuries, you might be able to file a claim to pursue compensation. A seasoned car accident attorney could help by working tirelessly to file a claim on your behalf, so that you could focus on your recovery.

Contact us today for a free consultation on your case.

• Determining Fault in a T-bone Collision Claim
• What Should I Do After a Michigan T-Bone Car Accident?
• How Much Time is There to File a Michigan T-bone Car Accident Lawsuit?
• Contact a Michigan T-bone Car Accident Lawyer

How Our Lawyers Help You After a Michigan T-bone Car Accident

The Michigan no-fault insurance laws can be confusing. It’s important to know your rights after a Michigan T-bone car accident. When you choose our law firm for your case, we will:

• Gather the accident report, witness statements, and full police investigation file.
• Collect all of your medical records, hospital records, and treatment records.
• Deal directly with your auto insurance company adjuster for you.
• Communicate and negotiate with the insurance adjuster for you to make sure all benefits have been paid.
• Sue the negligent driver and vehicle owner for your pain and suffering compensation.

Determining Fault in a T-Bone Collision Claim

For anyone injured in a motor vehicle crash, it is important to understand how the legal theory of negligence is applied in a civil lawsuit. Simply put, to pursue compensation against an at-fault driver, a claimant must be able to demonstrate that they caused the crash.

To do this, there are multiple elements that must be demonstrated in court. Essentially, it must be shown that a defendant breached their duty to drive safely on the road and that this breach led to a collision that caused the claimant’s injuries.

For example, if a driver was texting while behind the wheel, failed to yield at a stop sign, and T-boned a driver who had the right of way, this might be clear grounds for a negligence claim. However, the evidence needed and steps required to prove fault are often exhaustive and complex. A Michigan T-bone car accident lawyer could work with a plaintiff to try to investigate a crash and establish fault for a claim.

Common Michigan T-bone Car Accident Injuries

A side-impact collision could result in severe injuries to a driver and their passengers. The most common injuries after a Michigan T-bone car accident are:

• Brain trauma, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or concussions.
• Broken and fractured
• Internal organ damage.
• Back and neck injuries, including herniated and bulging discs.
• Spinal cord
• Arm and hand injuries.
• Knee and leg injuries, including a fractured hip.
• Shoulder injuries, including a torn rotator cuff.
• Psychological and emotional trauma.
• Wrongful death.

Our law firm will collect all of your medical records, reports, and x-rays to prove the full extent of your injuries. A Michigan T-bone car accident lawyer will provide these materials to the insurance adjuster along with our settlement demand letter to increase the amount of your compensation payout.

What Should I Do After a Michigan T-bone Car Accident?

There are several things that you should do immediately after a Michigan T-bone car accident, including:

• Notify the police of the accident, especially if they do not come to the accident scene.
• Get the driver’s license number and license plate number of the other vehicle in the crash.
• Take photos on your phone of damage to your car and other vehicle.
• Get the names, phone numbers, and addresses of all witnesses to the accident.
• Report the accident to your own auto insurance company after the accident.
• Request an Application for No-Fault Insurance Benefits from your insurance agent.
• Contact a Michigan T-bone car accident lawyer for help as soon as possible.

T-Bone Car Accident Statistics

The National Transportation Highway Safety Administration (NTHSA) reports that approximately 8,000 people are killed annually in T-bone collisions in the United States. More than 50% of all automobile accident deaths involve a T-bone style collision.

The bar chart below shows the total number of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in all crashes by impact point in 2022.

T-Bone Accident Settlements in Michigan

An injury claim can request numerous forms of compensation, including pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. A qualified lawyer will work with a person injured in a T-bone car crash in Michigan to assess the full scope of their losses and earn the highest possible injury settlement.

In addition to the pain and suffering settlement, the injured person can receive no-fault insurance benefits. These payments are for missed wages, medical expenses, attendant care services, and other available claims under the Michigan no-fault insurance statute.

How Much Time is There to File a Michigan T-bone Car Accident Lawsuit?

It is essential that any potential claimant understands the statute of limitations in the state. M.C.L §600.5805 outlines how this timeframe begins on the date of the accident and lasts up to three years. After this time, anyone looking to pursue compensation for their injuries runs the risk of having a defendant make a motion for dismissal.

While exceptions might exist to this deadline under certain circumstances, a potential claimant should try to satisfy this statute to increase their chances of success. A skilled attorney could work with an injured motorist to file a timely Michigan T-bone car collision claim.

Call a Michigan T-Bone Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one was injured in a side-impact crash, reach out to a well-practiced attorney to discuss your legal options. When your injuries are the result of another driver’s reckless, careless, or malicious behavior, you should not have to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other associated costs alone.

To learn more, call a dedicated attorney at the Buckfire Law Firm today. We charge no fees unless you win.

Legally reviewed by:

Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D., Lead Trial Attorney at Buckfire Law
 Lawrence J. Buckfire, J.D. has over 30 years of experience specializing in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and attended Wayne State University School of Law. Lawrence has been named a Super Lawyer, U.S. News Best Lawyer, and in The National Trial Lawyers-Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Date of Review: June, 2025