Introduction
Broadside collisions or T-bone accidents are described to occur when one vehicle’s front hits the side of another vehicle. Such accidents have the potential of causing serious injuries and devastating legal consequences. In this piece, I explain the most common places where broadside collisions occur, the reasons why these accidents happen, and how medical records review services support legal practitioners in winning cases for their patients.
Common Locations for Broadside Collisions
Urban Intersections
Within cities, the broadside collision hotspots are likely to be found at busier urban intersections where there are traffic lights and stop signs. Distracted driving, ignoring red lights, and not yielding are some of the many reasons that add to the occurrence of these accidents.
Rural Roads
Unlike urban areas which have heavy flowing traffic, rural roads tend to also pose a danger. The combination of poor sightline and high speeds can result in serious broadside collisions, particularly at uncontrolled intersections.
Parking Lots
Although parking lots may look like they come without danger, research suggests that a good number of broadside collisions occur in parking lots. The failure of drivers to see other cars while moving makes it inevitable that one vehicle will end up crossings the path of another.
Reasons of Broadside Collision Accidents
Distracted Driving
A driver’s attention can be significantly impaired by mobile devices, a passenger, or the car’s entertainment systems which can lead to an unfortunate accident.
Speeding
Driving a vehicle at an excessive speed will almost always worsen the consequences of an accident. The reaction time is also reduced. In numerous situations where cars are on high speed, it is extremely hard to stop before colliding with another automobile.
Weather Conditions
The likelihood of broadside collisions will increase when visibility is reduced and road traction is more difficult due to adverse weather conditions like rain, snow, or fog.
Legal Implications of Broadside Collisions
Liability and Negligence
In broadside collisions, the burden of proof will mostly depend on establishing negligence for liability. An attorney must show that one part did not take reasonable steps to safeguard which caused the accident.
Insurance Claims
Broadside collision accidents may put some people in some difficult situations when it comes to filing for insurance claims. It is essential for lawyers working on these cases to understand the intricacies of insurance policies and laws in the state they intend to work in.
The Role of Medical Records Review in Legal Cases
Medical Records Importance
In personal injury cases, medical records are literally used as evidence of injuries inflicted through accidents, at which point lawyers need them to support claims or even draft deals.
How We Support Lawyers
We provide a medico legal service that involves the synthesis and analysis of medical records to relevant information to be used in legal cases. We provide attorneys with organized, easy to understand, and structured medical records that attest to the medical claims made by the clients.
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Urban Intersection Collision
Overview: A client was involved in a broadside collision at a busy urban intersection.
Challenges: The client had numerous injuries and the other side was unwilling to accept responsibility.
Solutions: Our team highlighted pertinent treatment details as documented in the detailed medical records that corroborated the client’s claims.
Case Study 2: Rural Road Accident
Overview: A client experienced a broadside collision on a rural road due to a driver running a stop sign.
Challenges: The insurance contested how serious the injuries actually were.
Solutions: We created thorough and comprehensive analyses of the medical records that illustrated the enduring consequences of the injuries that had been sustained.
Conclusion
Drivers and passengers alike are at risk in broadside collisions. Knowing where these collisions take place and why they happen is important for taking preventative measures. From the attorneys’ perspective, the utilization of medical records review services contributes toward case strategy development for the clients involved in these collisions. Obtaining all pertinent medical records gives an attorney better chances of achieving the desired results for their clients.