Who Is At Fault In A T Bone Accident

Fault in a T-bone accident depends on how the collision happened rather than simply which vehicle struck the other. These crashes frequently occur at intersections when one driver fails to yield, runs a red light or stop sign, turns across traffic or otherwise enters another vehicle’s path. The driver who violated the right-of-way rules may therefore be primarily responsible. However, both drivers can sometimes share fault. Evidence used to determine responsibility may include traffic-camera or dashcam footage, photographs, vehicle damage, witness statements, police reports, electronic vehicle data and the timing or sequence of traffic signals. Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence system, so an injured person’s compensation may be reduced by their percentage of fault and may be unavailable if their fault exceeds the legal threshold. Because intersection collisions can produce conflicting accounts, preserving evidence promptly can be particularly important. The point of impact alone does not conclusively determine who caused a T-bone crash.