Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Attorneys
Aug 19, 2026
Learn why side impact crashes can cause serious injuries and what evidence may help determine fault in Pennsylvania.
Side Impact Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries
Side impact collisions, sometimes called T-bone crashes, often happen at intersections, parking lot exits, and driveways.
These crashes can be especially dangerous because the side of a vehicle often offers less protection than the front or rear. The force of impact may be directed toward the driver or passenger compartment.
Common causes of T-bone crashes include running red lights, failing to stop at stop signs, failing to yield, distracted driving, speeding, and unsafe turns.
Determining fault often depends on the details of the crash. Traffic signals, stop signs, turn lanes, road markings, vehicle damage, and witness statements can all help show what happened.
Side impact crashes frequently cause head injuries, shoulder injuries, rib fractures, hip injuries, back injuries, and internal trauma.
What are called Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rules may apply if both drivers are accused of contributing to the crash.
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Understanding Your Legal Rights After an Accident
Understanding your legal rights after a side impact collision is important because fault often depends on detailed evidence from the scene.
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