San Antonio T-Bone Accident Lawyers

Our law firm fights for injury victims in Bexar County, Texas

One of the most common types of car accidents we deal with at our San Antonio law firm is a T-bone accident. When these collisions occur, serious injuries often result, including broken bones, internal bleeding, concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

When this happens, it’s critical that car accident injury victims fully understand their legal rights. That’s why we want to help. Our experienced San Antonio T-bone accident attorneys at The Herrera Law Firm have been helping injury victims for years in Bexar County. As a result, we know the law and understand how the legal system works here.

When you have our legal team on your side after your T-bone accident, you can count on us to make sure that your injury claim gets the attention it deserves. We never take anything for granted. We do the work that needs to be done to do the job right.

What is a T-bone accident?

Sometimes referred to as broadside accidents or side impact collisions, a T-bone accident involves one car crashing into the side of another vehicle. Often, T-bone accidents occur at busy intersections in cities. But they can just as easily occur on rural roads. Wherever your T-bone collision occurred, make sure you fully understand your legal rights. Make sure you talk to a lawyer right away.

Why do broadside accidents happen?

T-bone collisions generally occur because one driver was behaving in a reckless or negligent manner. Examples include:

Driver runs a red light and crashes into the side of another vehicle driving through the intersection.
Driver does not stop for a stop sign and crashes into the side of another car at a four-way stop.
Drunk driver doesn’t stop at an intersection and hits the side of another car.
Tired driver falls asleep at the wheel and drives through an intersection into the side of another vehicle.
Reckless driver pulls out of a driveway or a parking lot without looking and crashes into the side of a vehicle traveling on the road.

What are the most common injuries from T‑bone accidents?

Because the impact hits the side of the vehicle, T‑bone crashes can cause especially serious injuries to people sitting closest to the striking car. Common injuries include:

Head and brain trauma: These include concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries caused by the head hitting the window, pillar, or airbag.
Neck injuries: These include whiplash, strains, sprains, and even fractured vertebrae from the violent side‑to‑side motion.
Back and spinal injuries: T-bone crashes can cause herniated discs, pinched nerves, and also spinal cord damage, which can sometimes lead to paralysis.
Chest and abdominal injuries: These collisions can result in broken ribs, lung injuries, internal organ damage from blunt force trauma and seat belt restraint forces.
Fractures: These can occur in the arms, legs, pelvis, and hips when occupants are crushed or thrown sideways.

Who’s at fault in a T-bone accident?

In many cases, the driver who crashes into the side of another vehicle in a T-bone accident is the at-fault driver. But that’s not always the case. For example, if a driver does not stop at a red light and attempts to drive through an intersection, that car can easily be hit in the side by another driver traveling through the same intersection. In this particular case, the driver who hit the side of another car would not be at fault. Instead, the driver who ran the red light and was hit would generally be the at-fault driver.

But even if your T-bone accident seems straightforward, don’t simply assume that the other driver will be identified as the at-fault driver. That driver might deny doing anything wrong and try to blame you for causing the collision. And if that happens, you might have a hard time getting the money you rightfully deserve for your injury-related expenses, which can easily add up to thousands of dollars or significantly more.

Can T-bone accident injury victims file a lawsuit?

The short answer? Yes, in most cases, injury victims can file a lawsuit seeking damages (financial compensation) after a T-bone accident. There are several reasons why you might choose to file a T-bone accident lawsuit, including:

The at-fault driver’s insurance company makes a lowball settlement offer and refuses to negotiate or offer you more money.
The at-fault driver’s insurance company denies your injury claim.
You believe you can obtain more money by filing a lawsuit and taking your case to court.

Texas has an at-fault car insurance system. This means the at-fault party must pay for your T-bone accident if another driver caused your collision. And in many cases, the best way to get that money is to take legal action – but only an attorney can tell you whether that’s in your interest.

How much does a T‑bone accident lawyer cost?

Our San Antonio T-bone accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means:

You pay no upfront fees to hire the lawyer.
The attorney receives a percentage of the settlement or verdict if they win your case.
If there’s no recovery, you typically owe no attorney’s fee.

The idea is that you can afford experienced representation after being hurt in an accident, even if you’re out of work and facing mounting medical bills.

How long do I have to file a T-bone accident claim?

In most Texas T‑bone accident cases, you have two years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit for personal injury or property damage. This deadline, called the statute of limitations, applies whether you were T‑boned by a red‑light runner, a distracted driver, or someone who failed to yield turning left. If you miss the two‑year deadline, you can lose your right to pursue compensation in court. Acting quickly also helps preserve evidence, such as intersection camera footage and witness memories, which can be crucial in proving a failure‑to‑yield or red‑light T‑bone crash.

How can a T-bone accident attorney help?

T-bone accidents can be very complicated. If you don’t have an attorney on your side, you might not get the money you deserve. As a result, you could end up with thousands of dollars of unpaid bills due to your Texas broadside accident.

Our experienced San Antonio T-bone accident lawyers at The Herrera Law Firm know how to tackle such tough legal cases. We know exactly what evidence to look for, including tracking down traffic camera footage of your crash and eyewitnesses if possible. We leave no stone unturned in search of the truth.

Learn more about your legal rights. Contact us and schedule a free consultation with a San Antonio car accident attorney you can count on in a crisis. We have the knowledge, the skills and the drive you need to succeed.