Most of the time, T-bone crashes are caused by negligence. For example:
Failing to Yield: Failing to yield the right of way when appropriate is a leading cause of T-bone accidents.
Running a Red Light
Making a Left-Hand Turn: Drivers fail to properly gauge the speed of oncoming traffic when making a left turn.
Making a Right-Hand Turn: Drivers fail to gauge the speed of oncoming traffic or turn into the far right lane at the same time an oncoming vehicle is changing lanes.
Distracted Driving: Talking on a cell phone, eating, or any other non-driving activity can divert a driver’s attention and make it likely that an accident will occur.
Bad Weather: Cars can hydroplane on wet roadways and cause side-impact collisions.
Braking or Mechanical Failure: This is a relatively uncommon cause of a T-bone accident, but defective parts can contribute to a crash.