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What does it mean for a car to be T-boned?
This may seem like a weird question, but why are some car accidents called T-bone?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
These types of accidents usually happen at an intersection and the
fault
is fairly simple to determine. Here are some common causes of T-bone or side-impact accidents:
- Speeding
- Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield right of way
- Texting or talking on a phone while driving
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- Gregory R.
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