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Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident T Bone?

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Did you know that T bone accidents represent 13% of all car accidents in the United States? According to the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration, an average of 8,000 people die in T-bone collisions every year in the United States. More than half of all automobile accident deaths involve a T-bone collision. The accidents cause a vehicle to be knocked off course into a second collision. It can be difficult to determine who is at fault in a car accident T-bone.

T-bone accidents can cause property damage, death, or severe injury. If you survive a T-bone accident, you may suffer internal injuries, broken bones, brain injuries, or spine injuries.

Who is at Fault in a Car Accident T Bone

In a T-bone car accident, either one of the drivers may be at fault. The accident occurs when one driver fails to give the other one the right of way. Multiple drivers may be at fault.

Determining who is at fault in a car accident T-bone requires the analysis of eyewitness accounts, photographs, and videos. The police will examine the scene of the accident and come up with a report. The police report will include the details of your collision and it may be used to determine fault.

If you have been involved in the accident, try to take as much evidence of it as soon as possible. Take photos from multiple angles and ask for witness accounts. Work with an attorney who may help you know what to expect in court for car accident.

Proving Fault

Knowing what to expect in court for car accident may help you prepare. A successful car accident claim involves a lot more than proving that the other driver was negligent. You must be able to prove that the accident happened due to their negligence. You must also prove that a victim suffered significant bodily harm and financial loss.

You must have proof of your medical expenses, bodily injury, and loss of income. You must provide evidence such as your medical bills and your doctor’s notes to prove the specific injury you suffered in the collision. Submit your pay stub to show the amount you usually earn and how much you have lost from missing work.

Fault can depend on several factors including; the existing road conditions, vehicle defects, and traffic signals. However, the fault is almost always with the other driver. Some of the most common causes of T-bone accidents include the following;

1.  Over speeding

2.  Driving intoxicated

3.  Texting or talking on the phone while driving

4.  Failure to yield the right of way

5.  Running a red light

If your loved one was injured or killed in a T-bone car accident, you should file a lawsuit against the responsible driver. Do it as soon as you can. It may be the only way for you to hold the responsible party liable for their negligence. Contact the Law Office of Robert Littlefield Buford III today and we will help you seek compensation.

What Happens in a Hit and Run Car Accident?

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A vehicle accident is a shocking experience that elicits all sorts of reactions from us. A hit and run accident may involve injury or death to another driver or pedestrian. However, they typically involve hitting another car and driving off. 20% of pedestrian deaths in the United States within the past decade were caused by hit and runs according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. With such deep ramifications, it is clear to see why you may need a good lawyer like Robert Littlefield Buford III to help you plead your case.

What Is a Hit and Run?

A hit and run is an accident involving a vehicle hitting a pedestrian, animal or an inanimate object where the driver does not stop to identify themselves or to offer help to an animal or someone who might need it. On the other hand, not all states consider hitting an animal as part of a hit and run.

In a hit and run is does not matter if you were at fault for the accident or not. The offense is leaving the scene after the accident. You may leave the scene for a while either to get help from someone in the vicinity or to find a strong signal to call for help.

Most states in the US include accidents on highways, private roads, and even parking lots as locations where a hit and run can happen. If you hit a car in a private establishment you should leave your contact information on the other car’s windshield.

Criminal Penalties for a Hit and Run

Hit and run criminal ramifications in the United States vary from state to state. However, most states consider hit and run penalties as felonies or misdemeanors.

Felony hit and run involve leaving the scene of an accident where there has been an injury to another person regardless of whether they were in a vehicle or a pedestrian. Penalties for felony hit and runs can range from heavy fines to 15 years in jail depending on the circumstances.

Administrative Penalties for a Hit and Run

Penalties to your driver’s license are assured if you commit a hit and run offense. Your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be responsible for imposing the penalties.

It does not matter whether the hit and run offense is a felony or a misdemeanor, you should expect a six month period or longer revocation of your driving license if you are convicted of a hit and run. Administrative penalties will most likely be imposed in addition to criminal penalties.

Civil Penalties for a Hit and Run

What to expect in court for a car accident particularly a hit and run is crucial. If the accident was your fault you might find yourself on the wrong end of a debilitating lawsuit. The monetary compensation to be paid will be increased if you not only caused the accident but also fled the scene. You will be required to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.

Therefore, if you have recently been involved in a hit and run accident, it would be prudent for you to call at attorney. If you live in Austin, Texas call Robert Buford for the best legal assistance in the state.

What Happens If You Get in a Car Accident with Only a Permit?

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You can drive around in most states with a permit. You may have lost your license and it is currently being replaced or you may be a teenager who is yet to receive their driving license. Regardless of the situation, the question is what happens if you get into a car accident with only a permit? Legal assistance is one of your priorities. A great lawyer like Robert Buford should be of great help when it comes to pleading your case. It is important for those with permits to know what to expect in court and also what to expect from the other parties involved.

Do You Need Insurance If You Use a Learner’s Permit?

Insurance requirements for learning drivers with permits only vary from state to state. Most states do not require a driver with a learner’s permit to have insurance if he/she is a minor because more often than not the driver is accompanied by an insured driver.

Therefore, if the driver with a learner’s permit is behind the wheel when the accident occurs, the driver covered by the insurance will be responsible for any damages accruing from the accident. Insurance policies typically involve the vehicle and not the driver. Therefore if the driver had a permit and the vehicle was insured, they are typically covered.

If you are a guardian or custodian of a minor with a learner’s permit, insurance companies recommend that you notify them and that the learner is driving one of your vehicles. The child can then be added to the policy, usually at a small price.

By including the minor in the policy, you will not only be protecting you and the car but the minor too in case of any serious accidents. When you add them to the policy they now become ‘named insured’.

If the driver, with the learner’s permit, is not your child and they are not listed in your insurance policy nor do they live with you, they are still covered by the policy as long as you gave them permission to use your vehicle. The driver would then be termed a ‘permissive driver’.

It is crucial to never assume that just because you have a learner’s permit or because the person driving your vehicle has a permit that they will be covered by your insurance policy. It is more prudent to contact the insurance firm first and confirm. Your insurance policy might be restricted as it pertains to covering drivers with only a learner’s permit. You should always review your policy before giving another person permission to drive your car.

What to Do If You Are in an Accident?

If you are involved in an accident when you only have a learner’s permit, the first step should be to seek medical assistance if you feel any symptoms of injury. If you are okay, you should take photos and videos as evidence to support your claim. The next step should be to contact a lawyer.

Call Robert Littlefield Buford III, Attorney at Law today if you were in a car accident while driving with a learner’s permit. He will give you the best legal advice you will get anywhere in Texas.