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T-bone (broadside) collisions are the second-deadliest type of car crash in California, accounting for roughly 25% of all fatal multi-vehicle accidents. Unlike rear-end and head-on crashes, T-bones strike vehicles at the door — the area with the least crumple zone protection — producing severe injuries even at moderate speeds. Fault almost always turns on which driver had the right of way at the intersection, governed by California Vehicle Code §21800 (right-of-way rules) and §21453 (red light obedience). T-bone settlements range from $50,000 for moderate injuries to $1 million+ for serious or fatal cases. Under California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1 you have 2 years to file. Call Sky Law Group 24/7 at (844) 475-9529. Hablamos Español. Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident in California? Fault in a T-bone (also called “broadside” or “side-impact”) collision is determined by which driver violated the right of way at the intersection. The most common fault scenarios include: Running a red light (CVC §21453) — Most common cause of intersection T-bones Running a stop sign (CVC §22450) — Driver fails to come to a complete stop Failure to yield on left turn (CVC §21801) — Left-turner pulls in front of oncoming traffic Failure to yield from a private driveway (CVC §21804) — Vehicle pulling onto roadway Speeding through yellow light — Driver tries to “make the light” and broadsides cross-traffic Distracted driving — Texting drivers blow through stops Critical evidence in T-bone cases includes traffic camera footage, nearby business surveillance video, traffic signal […]