T-Bone Accident Lawyer in McAllen, TX
Picture a driver running a red light on Expressway 83. In less than a second, the front of their vehicle strikes the side of yours, where only a door and a window stand between you and the impact. T-bone crashes often leave injuries that last long after the vehicles are towed away, and the insurance questions begin almost as fast as the paperwork.
At Redemption Law, we help McAllen residents injured in side-impact crashes build car accident claims around evidence rather than assumptions. When you work with our founder and Managing Attorney, Christopher D. Alas, you also work with a case manager, a legal assistant, and a property damage specialist who handle medical records, insurer calls, and vehicle questions while your attorney focuses on proving what happened.
Why T-Bone Crashes Cause Serious Injuries
In a front or rear impact, the hood, trunk, and bumpers absorb part of the force. In a T-bone crash, the struck vehicle has far less structure between the point of impact and the people inside. The side of the body closest to the impact may take the most force, which can lead to head injuries, neck injuries, rib fractures, and pelvic or spinal damage.
These injuries do not always show up at the scene. Adrenaline can hide pain for hours, and conditions such as whiplash or a herniated disc can take days to appear. Our neck injury and back injury pages explain how those claims are evaluated.
How Fault Is Decided After a T-Bone Crash
Most T-bone claims turn on right-of-way. One driver says the light was green, the other says the same, and each insurance company tends to believe its own customer. Evidence usually settles the dispute, and it can disappear fast.
Evidence We Work to Preserve
We look for the crash report, photos of vehicle damage and skid marks, witness statements, nearby business and traffic camera footage, and data stored in each vehicle’s event data recorder. Footage and vehicle data can be overwritten or lost, so we send preservation requests early.
How Texas Fault Rules Can Affect Your Claim
Texas uses a proportionate responsibility rule. Under Chapter 33 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, you may not recover damages if your share of responsibility is greater than 50 percent, and a lower share generally reduces your recovery. Insurers may argue you were speeding, distracted, or entered the intersection late, so we prepare for those arguments from the start. Our post on who is at fault for a T-bone accident covers common scenarios.
Common T-Bone Crash Situations in McAllen
T-bone crashes can happen anywhere vehicles cross paths, and common situations include the following:
- Red light and stop sign violations: a driver enters an intersection without stopping, including busy crossings along Expressway 83 and 10th Street.
- Left-turn crashes: a driver turns across oncoming traffic and misjudges the gap.
- Parking lot and driveway exits: a vehicle pulls out and is struck from the side near shopping centers and businesses.
- Distracted or impaired driving: a driver looks at a phone or fails to notice a signal.
- Commercial vehicle crashes: a truck or delivery vehicle strikes the side of a passenger car, which may involve our truck accident practice.
If the other driver was working at the time, an employer’s insurance may also be involved, which can change how the claim is handled.
What Insurance Companies Do After a Side-Impact Collision
The other driver’s insurer may call within hours to ask for a recorded statement. These calls often feel routine, but your words can be used to argue you share the blame or that your injuries are minor. You can decline a recorded statement until you have spoken with an attorney.
Adjusters also look at treatment gaps, preexisting conditions, and the cost of repairs to argue a crash was not serious. If the at-fault driver has little or no coverage, your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may apply. Our post on how insurance companies negotiate settlements explains the process in more detail.
What Compensation May Be Available After a T-Bone Crash
Depending on your case, you may be able to seek payment for medical bills, future treatment, lost income, reduced earning capacity, vehicle repair or replacement, and pain and suffering. Serious injuries can bring long-term costs, so we work with your doctors to document what your recovery may require.
Every case is different, and no attorney can promise a specific result. Our post on how lawyers calculate pain and suffering shows what insurers look at.
Statute of Limitations for T-Bone Accident Claims in McAllen
Texas law gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If a T-bone crash causes a death, surviving family members also have two years, counted from the date of death, to file a wrongful death claim. The deadline generally runs from the accident date, even if your symptoms appear later.
Missing this deadline is irreversible, and a court may refuse to hear your case no matter how strong the evidence is. Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code sets the rule, and exceptions are limited. Waiting also makes evidence harder to find, so contact our McAllen office as soon as you can.
T-Bone Accident Questions From McAllen Drivers
Do I have a valid T-bone accident case in McAllen?
You may, if another driver’s negligence caused the crash and you were injured. Fault, evidence, and medical records all matter. A free consultation lets our team review your situation and explain what additional information may help.
What is the deadline to file a T-bone accident lawsuit in Texas?
Two years from the date of the crash for personal injury claims. Wrongful death claims also have two years, counted from the date of death.
How much does it cost to hire a T-bone accident lawyer in McAllen?
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay attorney fees upfront. Our fee comes from a recovery in your case. Read more about what a contingency fee means.
Can family members file a claim if someone died in a T-bone crash?
Texas allows certain surviving family members to pursue a wrongful death claim when negligence causes a death. Our fatal car accident page explains more.
What if the other driver left the scene or had no insurance?
You may still have options, such as a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage, depending on your policy. See our pages on hit-and-run accidents and uninsured drivers.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Possibly. If your share of fault is 50 percent or less, your recovery may be reduced by that share. Our post on being partly to blame for a car accident explains more.
Contact Redemption Law After a T-Bone Accident in McAllen
A side-impact crash can change your health, your income, and your plans quickly. Redemption Law, led by founder and Managing Attorney Christopher D. Alas, works with each client through an attorney, a case manager, a legal assistant, and a property damage specialist so no part of your claim is left to guesswork.
If you were hurt in a T-bone accident in McAllen, contact our team to schedule a free consultation. We can review what happened, explain your options, and answer your questions about next steps. You can also learn more about our firm before you call.
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Christopher D. Alas is the founder and managing attorney of Redemption Law, a personal injury firm licensed in Texas and Florida. He oversees the firm’s litigation strategy and draws on a background in tax law to help clients understand the financial and legal implications of their injury claims. Read full bio
