Fault in T-bone accidents typically falls on the driver who:
• Ran a red light or stop sign
• Failed to yield the right of way
• Made an unsafe left turn
• Was speeding through an intersection
• Was distracted or impaired
However, determining fault requires thorough investigation and evidence gathering. Insurance companies often try to shift blame to reduce their payout.
How Fault Is Determined in T-Bone Accidents
Evidence That Proves Fault
Key evidence in T-bone accident cases includes:
• Red light camera footage
• Traffic camera recordings
• Police accident reports
• Witness statements
• Vehicle damage patterns
• Skid marks and accident reconstruction
• Vehicle "black box" (EDR) data
• Dashcam footage
Our attorneys know how to obtain and preserve this critical evidence before it disappears.
• Red light camera footage
• Traffic camera recordings
• Police accident reports
• Witness statements
• Vehicle damage patterns
• Skid marks and accident reconstruction
• Vehicle "black box" (EDR) data
• Dashcam footage
Our attorneys know how to obtain and preserve this critical evidence before it disappears.
What If Both Drivers Share Fault?
California follows "comparative negligence" rules. You can recover damages even if partially at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Example: If you're found 20% at fault for a $100,000 case, you can still recover $80,000.
Insurance companies often try to assign more fault to victims than they deserve. Our attorneys fight these tactics aggressively.
Example: If you're found 20% at fault for a $100,000 case, you can still recover $80,000.
Insurance companies often try to assign more fault to victims than they deserve. Our attorneys fight these tactics aggressively.
How We Prove the Other Driver Was at Fault
Our investigation process includes:
• Visiting the accident scene
• Obtaining all available camera footage
• Interviewing witnesses
• Working with accident reconstruction experts
• Analyzing vehicle damage
• Reviewing police reports and citations
We build an iron-clad case that proves exactly who caused your accident.
• Visiting the accident scene
• Obtaining all available camera footage
• Interviewing witnesses
• Working with accident reconstruction experts
• Analyzing vehicle damage
• Reviewing police reports and citations
We build an iron-clad case that proves exactly who caused your accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is usually at fault in a T-bone accident?▼
The driver who violated traffic laws (ran a red light, stop sign, or failed to yield) is typically at fault. However, the driver who had the right of way could share fault if they were speeding or could have avoided the collision.
What if the other driver claims I was at fault?▼
Insurance companies often dispute fault. We gather evidence including camera footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction to prove the truth. Don't accept blame without consulting an attorney first.
Can I still recover compensation if I was partially at fault?▼
Yes. California's comparative negligence law allows recovery even with shared fault. Your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage, but you can still recover significant damages.
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