T-Bone Accident Lawyers in Las Vegas

Trial-Focused Representation for Contested Side-Impact Claims

At Christiansen Trial Lawyers, we represent Las Vegas residents and visitors injured as drivers, passengers, or rideshare occupants in intersection crashes. Since 1995, we have handled disputed claims through insurance negotiations and litigation when necessary. Our car accident representation draws on decades of experience with serious collisions.

Our attorneys have more than 120 years of combined legal experience and have handled hundreds of jury trials. Our record includes a $17 million motor vehicle accident result. Past results don’t predict the outcome of another claim, but they demonstrate our experience with significant accident litigation.

Call (702) 357-9977 to discuss your T-bone accident with our legal team and receive a clear assessment of your options.

How T-Bone Accidents Happen at Las Vegas Intersections

A T-bone collision occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another. Occupants seated closest to the point of impact may have only the struck door and side structure between them and the oncoming vehicle. That proximity is one reason side-impact collisions can cause serious injuries.

These crashes frequently involve a driver running a red light, failing to stop at a stop sign, or turning left across oncoming traffic. The collision pattern alone doesn’t establish which driver should have yielded. Signal phase, vehicle paths, and the timing of each vehicle’s entry into the intersection are central to determining what occurred.

Nevada Yielding Rules in Side-Impact Collisions

Nevada law assigns specific duties to drivers entering intersections, turning left, and approaching traffic controls. Applying those rules requires evidence about the vehicles’ positions and movements before impact, not an assumption based solely on where the damage occurred.

Three provisions in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) often shape liability disputes after intersection crashes:

• Vehicles entering an intersection: NRS 484B.250 requires a driver approaching an intersection to yield to a vehicle already there from a different highway. If both vehicles enter at approximately the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
• Drivers making left turns: NRS 484B.253 requires a driver turning left within an intersection to yield to an oncoming vehicle already in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard.
• Stop and yield signs: NRS 484B.257 requires a driver facing a stop or yield sign to yield to traffic already on or approaching the through highway closely enough to create an immediate hazard.

A red-light violation, stop-sign violation, or failure to yield during a left turn may support a claim when the available facts establish that conduct. We evaluate how each driver’s legal duty relates to the evidence and any competing account presented by a driver or insurer.

How Shared Fault Affects Available Damages

Nevada follows modified comparative negligence, which means fault may be divided among the people responsible for an accident. Under NRS 41.141, an injured person can recover damages when that person’s negligence isn’t greater than the negligence of the defendant or combined defendants. The recovery is reduced by the injured person’s assigned percentage of fault and barred if that percentage is greater than the defendants’ combined fault.

When multiple defendants are liable, each is typically severally liable, though a defendant found 50% or more at fault can be jointly and severally liable for economic damages. In plain language, each defendant is usually responsible for the portion of the judgment corresponding to that defendant’s attributed percentage of negligence.

Depending on the injuries, losses, and evidence, recoverable damages can include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages in limited circumstances

These categories don’t establish what an individual claim is worth. Available damages depend on the documented losses, the legal responsibility assigned to each party, and the evidence connecting those losses to the crash.

Protecting Your Claim Before Nevada’s Filing Deadline

The statute of limitations for a Las Vegas injury claim is normally two years from the accident date. NRS 11.190(4)(e) sets a two-year general filing period for personal injury claims beginning on the date of injury. Missing the applicable deadline can prevent a claim from proceeding, so it’s important to evaluate the timing promptly.

Information worth preserving after a side-impact crash can include:

• Scene records: Photos or video showing vehicle damage, traffic signals, road markings, debris, and the intersection.
• Witness details: Names and contact information for people who observed the collision or events immediately before it.
• Loss documentation: Repair estimates, medical billing records, and crash-related insurance correspondence.

Preserving these materials keeps potentially relevant details available for review. No single photo, statement, or repair record automatically establishes legal fault. The information must be considered alongside the applicable traffic rules and the parties’ accounts.

What to Expect from Our T-Bone Accident Representation

Clients communicate directly with experienced attorneys rather than being directed only to junior staff. We explain the legal process clearly and provide direct answers about the issues affecting the claim.

Depending on the circumstances, our work may include:

• Case evaluation: We assess the collision, explain the legal considerations, and discuss potential options without making false promises.
• Insurance negotiations: We communicate with insurance companies and pursue the claim through negotiation.
• Litigation when necessary: We can pursue the claim in court when the circumstances require litigation rather than a negotiated resolution.

Get Clear Guidance About Your Las Vegas Accident Claim

A free, no-obligation consultation gives you an opportunity to explain what happened and receive practical guidance before deciding how to proceed. We’re available 24/7 for questions and case concerns, and we provide legal services in English and Spanish.

Call (702) 357-9977 or submit our contact form to request your free consultation with Christiansen Trial Lawyers.