When a t-bone car accident like this occurs, the proper compensation gets decided after determining who is at fault.
T-Bone collisions are common intersection accidents. Research shows that t-bone accidents account for 13% of all auto collisions in the U.S. If you were involved in a side-impact accident, there are several complications to these cases, including determining who is at fault.
This legal professional has shown exceptional competence and dedication in their field. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking legal representation that is committed to unwavering advocacy and support throughout the entirety of their case.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner: TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
Response from the owner: Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.
Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner: This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner: Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
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Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
Response from the owner: Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.
Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
Response from the owner: Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.
Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
Major car accident injury in St Louis area for a family member. Four different lawyers we know said the same thing - call Chris Hoffmann. On another level.
Response from the owner: This is such a great compliment. Most of our cases come from prior client or lawyers that also do car accidents cases but the particular case is too large or too difficult. Being a lawyer and an accountant, we specialize in cases with total lost of income, earning capacity and/or often the inability to continue a family business. Evaluations such as these are second nature for our lawyers. Thanks.
Best in St Louis for auto accident cases. Nobody else is even close.
Response from the owner: So kind of you to leave this review. Whether our lawyers are going after big insurance or their lawyers, skill and experience are essential and win the day for our auto accident clients. Thanks!
This attorney is very smart, very experienced, returns phone calls and knows the answers when asked. One call and I knew this was a great law firm for auto accidents.
Response from the owner: Our law firm appreciates this. This is a comment we get from so many people who call…”none of the lawyers we called told me all the things that you did.” Whether we take a car accident case or not, helping people is a good thing.
5 Star Lawyer for sure! Best you will find in Saint Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 Star Rating. Reviews like this are great. Injury victims quickly figure out the TV advertisers are not good. We work hard at being the best we can be and it reflects in our representation of car accident victims.
Watch this lawyer in action. Was way better than all the others. Get this lawyer for an automobile accident for sure.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the recommendation. Besides doing cases, our attorneys train for this. Hard work, case knowledge and technique is key to success in car accident litigation.
Very pleased with The Hoffmann Law Firm. Lawyers are attentive, friendly and go the distance to force the settlement you want. The TV lawyers recommend low offers. This law firm gets the maximum.
Response from the owner: We get calls from car accident victims that had to fire the TV lawyers that they hired. They give the same two reasons: 1) they never spoke to a lawyer at the Big TV law firms, only a paralegal, and 2) the paralegal recommended they accept a low offer. At our law firm, you only talk to the lawyer and if an offer is low we tell you to sue. Thanks!
Several lawyers said to call this lawyer because he is the best. You will appreciate this law firm. Helped with the injury and property claims. Attentive and knowledgeable. Great reputation in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Lexi. Our #1 source of cases is other lawyers referring us cases that are too big for them to handle.
Would use this accident law firm. Best in Saint Louis. Highly rated and it shows. After one phone call, you just know this attorney is better. 5 Stars!!
Response from the owner: Thanks for recommending our lawyers in St Louis. There is a major difference in lawyers as you well know.
Car accident lawyers on tv are not good . Get this attorney ! He is a pro !!
Response from the owner: Thanks Nathan. TV lawyers market for car accidents, use paralegals instead of lawyers and give their employees settlement quotas hence forcing cheap settlements. At our law firm, you get a lawyer who keeps pushing forward for more.
Quality lawyer. Best law firm for a car accident. Advice was way better than other lawyers I called in St. Louis. Helped with property and injury.
Response from the owner: Thanks. The TV lawyer advertisers are just car accident settlement mills. As soon as people call a real attorney, they always tell us how much better and more helpful we were. Appreciate this.
This lawyer is big time. Smooth. The other lawyers on the other side were not nearly as good as this attorney. I recommend friends in St Louis to him for accident injuries and they all say the same thing…”that lawyer is great.”
Response from the owner: Very nice of you to say. Our lawyers work hard on auto accident cases.
Family used this car accident attorney after a crash. Located in St Louis. This lawyer answers the phone and will walk you through the process. Knows his stuff!
Response from the owner: Taking calls, going over the car accident injury and property process is important. Clients that call always say we are the only lawyers that explained everything. Much appreciated.
Tried the lawyers on TV. They were not good. Hired this car accident lawyer instead because he had great reviews. The reviews are correct. This attorney is as good as they get. He does big injury cases that need to be litigated.
Response from the owner: Car accident lawyers on TV do not litigate cases. It is mass production. They have quotas. Local attorneys are best on auto accidents.
Used this attorney for an auto accident. Highly recommend this lawyer in St. Louis. Communicates well.
Response from the owner: Communicating with clients is essential. Taking the client though the car accident claims process is important otherwise major mistakes can occur. It is an effort that we make. Thanks!
Fantastic law firm, I would recommend! Received free consultation related to an auto accident when my parked car was damaged by a baseball. Very supportive advice, these guys are good!
I was in a car accident in St.Louis and hired Chris as my lawyer. He was amazing!!! He helped me every step of the way and was able to get me a great settlement!!!Highly, highly, highly recommend him!
Response from the owner: Each step is important in a car accident. Thanks for recommending us for car accidents injury claims.
Also called side-impact accidents, T-bone accidents are collisions involving two vehicles where the front of one of the vehicles hits the side of another, forming a “T” shape. Due to the nature of these accidents, they often take place at an intersection.
Not only are these accidents common, but they can also cause severe, even deadly injuries. Speeding and negligence can make the impact intense. The occupants of the impacted car often suffer severe injuries from the side of their car being crushed into them, the vehicle rolling over, or subsequent collisions with other vehicles on the road.
When an accident like this occurs, the proper compensation gets decided after determining who is at fault.
Determining Fault in a T-Bone Accident
Fault cannot be determined by who t-boned whom. Instead, fault depends on which driver had the right to be moving forward. This is known as the right of way. Both cars can’t have the right of way, which means that one driver is in violation.
The driver who did not have the right of way will always be at fault. However, both drivers can be in violation if neither of them had the right of way. For instance, if both drivers were driving recklessly. In most cases, though, one driver will be primarily at fault.
T-bone accident cases are often complicated. The fault is generally determined based on what the drivers and witnesses say happened. When both drivers claim they had the right of way, it will usually come down to who sounds more credible.
What to Do When Traffic Lights Are Out
Traffic lights are an essential part of our roadways, and when they’re not working, it can be confusing and dangerous. This is especially true if you’re new to the area or not used to driving without traffic lights. So, what should you do when you come to a traffic light, and it’s out? How can you stay safe while driving in this situation? Keep reading for information on handling intersections and other roadways without traffic lights!
But first, let’s look at why traffic lights go out
There are a few reasons why traffic lights go out. One possibility is that the power went out in the area. Other times, it may be because of a car accident or severe weather conditions. Whatever the reason, it’s important to know what to do when traffic lights are not working!
What Should You Do When Traffic Lights Are Out?
If you come to an intersection and the traffic light is not working, you should treat it as a four-way stop. That means that each driver should stop at the intersection before proceeding. The driver who arrived first at the intersection has the right-of-way, but all drivers should use caution before proceeding.
What if There Are No Stop Signs or Yield Signs at the Intersection?
In this case, you should treat the intersection as a two-way stop. The driver on the right has the right-of-way in this situation.
Remember, even if you have the right-of-way, always use caution when proceeding through an intersection without traffic lights. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings and make sure that it is safe to proceed before doing so.
How Can You Stay Safe While Driving in Intersections Without Traffic Lights?
There are a few things you can do to stay safe while driving in intersections without traffic lights.
First, always obey the speed limit. This will help you have more time to react if someone else does not stop at the intersection.
Second, be sure to come to a complete stop before proceeding. This is important for two reasons: first, it’s the law. Second, it’s safe. Stopping at intersections allows you to check both ways before proceeding, which can help prevent accidents.
You should also use your turn signal when you are about to turn so that other drivers are aware of your intentions.
Finally, be extra cautious of pedestrians who may be crossing the street. They may not be expecting traffic to be coming through the intersection and may not be paying attention.
Sometimes, police officers or other officials will direct traffic at intersections without working traffic lights. If this is the case, follow their instructions and be sure to obey all traffic laws.
What if There’s No One Directing Traffic?
In some cases, there may be no one directing traffic. In this situation, drivers should be patient and not assume that other drivers will yield or stop. Instead, use caution and be prepared to stop if necessary.
Do I Have a Right to Compensation After a Collision Due to a Malfunctioning Traffic Light?
After a collision, you may be wondering if you have a right to compensation. The answer to this question depends on the situation. For example, if the traffic light was not working correctly and caused the accident, you might have a case against the municipality responsible for maintaining the traffic light.
However, if the traffic light was working correctly, but the driver who hit you did not stop at the intersection, they may be liable for the accident.
It’s important to speak with an attorney if you have been involved in a collision and are considering filing a claim. An attorney can help you determine who is responsible for the accident and help you with the claim process.
Contact a T-Bone Accident Lawyer
Your car accident attorney will need to prove fault before your settlement amount can be determined. The kind of damages you can recover will depend on various factors related to your case. These factors include:
The severity of your injuries
Who is at fault
If other victims are involved
Whether you’re still able to work
Whether or not you need future medical care
Don’t talk to an insurance claims adjuster before speaking with The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. We can help you avoid making statements that may affect the outcome of your case. The consultation is free, and you don’t pay unless we get you money!
