# Shreveport *T-Bone Accident Lawyer*

Side-impact crashes at intersections are sudden, violent, and dangerous. Our Shreveport T-bone accident attorneys combine decades of experience with proven litigation strategies to help victims facing medical bills, lost wages, and painful recovery.

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## Cases

## Our Successful Track Record*in T-Bone Accident Cases*

- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/mansfield-roadway-obstruction-900k-settlement)** — Motor Vehicle Accident: A truck towing a large piece of equipment blocked a rural roadway, leading to a collision that left our client with rib and ankle fractures.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/18-wheeler-wrongful-death-1m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A series of truck collisions on a rural roadway resulted in catastrophic injuries and the wrongful death of our client.
- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/oilfield-truck-accident-900k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Clients were rear-ended by an oilfield service truck, resulting in shoulder and wrist injuries and the aggravation of a hernia.
- **[$755,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/rear-end-collision-755k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A distracted driver failed to stop for our client’s vehicle, causing injuries, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction and post-concussion syndrome.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-trip-and-fall-650k-settlement)** — Trip and Fall: A caterer suffered major shoulder and knee injuries requiring surgery after tripping over a loose board that the facility had failed to repair.
- **[$826,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/haughton-rear-end-accident-826k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A client was rear-ended in Haughton by a distracted driver, resulting in herniated discs and central stenosis.
- **[$675,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/desoto-parish-distracted-driver-675k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Our client sustained spinal injuries and chronic headaches after being rear-ended by a distracted driver in Desoto Parish.
- **[$850,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-rear-end-accident-850k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A driver’s failure to yield on LA 3132 led to a high-impact rear-end collision, causing the client to suffer multi-level disc disease and chronic pain.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-tire-defect-2m-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler driver suffered severe facial and internal injuries after a defective tire blew out, causing the truck to flip several times.
- **[$2,700,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/slip-and-fall-head-injury-2-7m-settlement)** — Slip and Fall: A client suffered a head injury after slipping on unattended mop water in a facility that failed to post warning signs.
- **[$16,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-18-wheeler-16m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A tragic head-on collision caused by a speeding 18-wheeler resulted in the wrongful death of a mother and great-grandmother and injuries to an infant.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/premises-liability-roadway-collapse-1m-settlement)** — Premises Liability: The client was a passenger in a vehicle when the roadway suddenly collapsed, causing vertebral compression fractures and significant PTSD.
- **[$2,150,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-2-15m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: The client suffered fatal injuries when the defendant ran a stop sign, causing a collision that resulted in multiple broken bones and severe head trauma.
- **$1,600,000** — Truck Accidents: Former sheriff's deputy, age 72, was rear-ended by a heavy-duty work truck, aggravating a degenerative neck problem.
- **[$1,275,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-collision-1-275m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was a passenger when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a t-bone collision resulting in a broken femur requiring surgery.
- **[$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-750k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-2m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-distracted-driver-collision-650k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was turning into a gas station when struck from behind by a distracted driver, resulting in neck injuries requiring a 2-level cervical fusion.
- **[$465,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-leads-to-neck-surgery-465k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An inattentive 18-wheeler driver made an improper turn, causing a collision that aggravated the client's pre-existing neck injury requiring surgery.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-collision-1m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: An 84-year-old client suffered multiple injuries when a vehicle turned left in front of her, causing a t-bone collision.
- **[$2,500,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/pedestrian-hit-by-sleeping-driver-2-5m-settlement)** — Pedestrian Accidents: The client was helping a friend load car seats when struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
- **$987,525** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.
- **$1,000,000** — Premises Liability: Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
- **$500,000** — Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.
- **$504,150** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.
- **$545,000** — Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.
- **$550,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$625,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- **$650,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.
- **$663,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.
- **$665,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death: Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
- **$685,000** — Premises Liability: Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.
- **$800,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.
- **$800,606** — Motor Vehicle Collision: A defendant driver's unprotected left turn caused a collision, resulting in a severely broken leg requiring surgery, PTSD, loss of independence, and job loss for the client.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.
- **$987,610** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$1,000,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.
- **$1,000,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.
- **$1,151,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.
- **$1,250,000** — Wrongful Death: Client’s husband died due to a logging truck running a red light.
- **$1,375,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.
- **$5,100,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.
- **$1,996,460** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,855,500** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.
- **$1,500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,400,000** — Workplace Injury: A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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## T-Bone Accidents in Shreveport

Our experienced T-bone accident lawyers in Shreveport, LA, handle cases stemming from various scenarios, including:

- ### Intersection Violations
  Most T-bone accidents happen at intersections when drivers run red lights, disregard stop signs, or fail to yield the right of way. The resulting side-impact crashes can cause catastrophic injuries, especially to passengers sitting on the impacted side. We meticulously investigate intersection crashes, obtaining traffic camera footage and witness statements to establish clear liability.
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- ### Parking Lot Crashes
  T-bone collisions frequently occur in shopping center parking lots when drivers fail to follow designated traffic patterns or speed through parking aisles. Though these crashes typically happen at lower speeds, they can still cause significant injuries in a vehicle's confined space. Our T-bone accident attorneys understand the unique liability questions these accidents present.
- ### Left-Turn Accidents
  When drivers misjudge oncoming traffic while attempting left turns, they can cause devastating T-bone crashes with vehicles that have the right of way. These collisions often involve disputes about traffic signal timing and visibility. Our law firm works with accident reconstruction specialists to prove exactly what happened in these contested scenarios.
- ### Distracted Driving Incidents
  The rise of phone use behind the wheel has led to increased T-bone collisions caused by distracted drivers blowing through intersections without noticing cross traffic. We know how to obtain cell phone records and other digital evidence to demonstrate distraction as a factor in your crash.
- ### DUI-Related Side-Impact Crashes
  Impaired drivers frequently cause T-bone accidents by failing to observe traffic signals or driving erratically through intersections. Our attorneys pursue maximum compensation from not only the drunk driver but also potentially from bars or restaurants that over-served them.
- ### Commercial Vehicle T-Bone Accidents
  When commercial vehicles like delivery trucks, semis, or company cars cause T-bone collisions, victims face complex cases involving corporate insurance policies and potential employer liability. We have extensive experience navigating these multifaceted claims to secure appropriate compensation.

## Common Injuries in T-Bone Accidents

T-bone accidents deliver powerful impacts to the most vulnerable areas of vehicles. At Rice & Kendig, we've helped numerous clients secure compensation for severe injuries frequently seen in side-impact collisions:

- *Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)*
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  The sideways acceleration forces the brain against the skull's interior walls, causing concussions, bleeding, and tissue damage. These injuries can significantly impact memory, concentration, personality, and cognitive function — often with lifelong consequences.
- Neck and
  *Spinal Injuries*
  The unnatural lateral forces in T-bone collisions frequently damage the spine, resulting in herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, and, in severe cases, spinal cord injuries leading to partial or complete paralysis.
- Chest and Thoracic Trauma
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  With minimal protection on a vehicle's sides, occupants often suffer serious chest injuries, including multiple rib fractures, collapsed lungs, cardiac contusions, and internal organ damage.
- Pelvic and Hip Fractures
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  The intruding vehicle often crushes directly into the pelvis and hip region, causing complex fractures that can destabilize the entire skeletal structure. These injuries typically require surgical intervention, metal implants, and months of limited mobility during recovery.
- Shoulder and Arm Injuries
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  Passengers instinctively brace against the impact or are struck directly by the intruding door panel, resulting in broken arms, shattered shoulder joints, and torn rotator cuffs.
- Facial Lacerations and Fractures
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  Broken glass, contact with the window, and impact with the door or B-pillar can cause serious facial injuries. Victims may require reconstructive surgery and often experience permanent scarring or disfigurement.
- Psychological Trauma
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  The sudden, violent nature of side-impact collisions frequently leads to significant psychological effects. Many victims develop PTSD, severe anxiety about driving or riding in vehicles, depression, and sleep disturbances that require professional treatment.
- *Catastrophic Injuries*
  T-bone collisions can result in devastating, life-altering injuries that permanently affect a victim's ability to perform daily activities. These may include combinations of multiple severe injuries that collectively lead to permanent disability and require lifelong care.
- *Amputations*
  The crushing force of a side-impact collision can cause severe damage to extremities, potentially resulting in traumatic amputations at the scene or surgical amputations later due to irreparable damage to limbs. These injuries require extensive rehabilitation and often prosthetic devices.
- *Burn Injuries*
  When T-bone accidents result in vehicle fires or exposure to hot fluids from damaged systems, victims may suffer serious burns requiring specialized treatment, skin grafts, and leaving permanent scarring.

Our T-bone accident attorneys collaborate with medical specialists to document the full extent of your injuries and their long-term implications for your health, career, and quality of life. This comprehensive approach ensures we pursue compensation that truly reflects the full impact of your T-bone accident.

## Critical Steps to Take Following a T-Bone Accident

The moments after a side-impact collision are chaotic and disorienting, but your actions during this critical time can significantly strengthen your case. Our T-bone accident attorneys in  Shreveport recommend these essential steps to protect both your health and legal rights:

### Prioritize Medical Care

Never decline medical attention after a T-bone collision, even if you believe your injuries are minor. Side-impact crashes generate unique forces that commonly cause delayed-onset injuries:

- Internal bleeding may develop hours after impact with few external signs.
- Concussion symptoms often appear days after the initial trauma.
- Soft tissue injuries frequently worsen 24-72 hours following the accident.
- Spinal injuries may initially present as simple soreness before revealing their true severity.

Medical documentation creates an official record linking your injuries directly to the crash — documentation that insurance companies cannot easily dismiss. Emergency physicians understand the distinct injury patterns of T-bone collisions and can identify potential complications before they become life-threatening.

### Document Everything at the Scene

T-bone accident scenes change rapidly as vehicles are removed and evidence disappears. If your condition allows, create a comprehensive record:

- Photograph all vehicles from multiple angles
  , focusing on the impact point and intrusion depth.
- Capture wide-angle shots showing the entire intersection
  , including traffic signals and signs.
- Document skid marks, vehicle debris, and fluid patterns
  that may help establish vehicle speeds.
- Collect contact information from all witnesses
  , as their testimony can be decisive in disputed intersection cases.
- Note environmental conditions
  like visibility, weather, and any potential view obstructions.

These details often become crucial evidence, particularly when the other driver attempts to shift blame by claiming they had the right of way.

### Report the Accident Properly

Law enforcement documentation adds official credibility to your account of the crash. When interacting with police:

- Provide clear, factual statements
  about what you observed without speculating about fault.
- Avoid apologetic phrases like "I'm sorry"
  that insurance companies may interpret as admissions of fault.
- Request the incident report number
  and information on obtaining the completed report.
- Note the names and badge numbers of responding officers
  who may later provide valuable testimony.

The police report often contains critical determinations about traffic violations, right of way, and contributing factors that can establish liability in your favor.

### Preserve Critical Evidence

Beyond the immediate crash scene, valuable evidence exists that must be quickly secured:

- Identify and request the preservation of traffic camera footage
  before it's routinely deleted.
- Locate businesses near the intersection with surveillance systems
  that may have captured the collision.
- Secure rideshare records or delivery tracking data
  if commercial vehicles were involved.
- Retain all medical documentation
  , including emergency transport records and initial evaluations.

Our legal team immediately sends evidence preservation notices to prevent the destruction of valuable documentation that could prove pivotal to your case.

### Speak with Our Dedicated Attorneys

Insurance adjusters work quickly after T-bone collisions, often contacting victims while they're still receiving medical treatment. Their seemingly friendly questions are designed to extract statements that undermine your claim. But remember, they are not your friends, and their sole job is to pay you as little money as possible. Here are some of their shady tactics:

- They may selectively record portions of your statements that benefit their defense.
- Questions about pre-existing conditions are designed to attribute your injuries to past medical issues.
- They often pressure victims to accept quick settlements before the full extent of injuries is known.
- Adjusters routinely request blanket medical authorizations to search for unrelated health information.

At Rice & Kendig, we establish an immediate barrier between you and aggressive insurance tactics. We handle all communications, preserve crucial evidence, and build a methodical case that accounts for the true value of your injuries and losses.

## Comprehensive Compensation for T-Bone Accident Victims

T-bone collisions generate substantial financial and personal costs long after the crash. Unlike some law firms that rush to settle, Rice & Kendig meticulously documents every dimension of your losses to secure maximum compensation. Our approach ensures nothing is overlooked:

### Medical Expenses and Ongoing Care

The healthcare costs from side-impact collisions regularly exceed initial estimates as complications develop. We pursue full compensation for the following:

- Emergency response and trauma care costs, including air ambulance services when necessary.
- Surgical interventions, from immediate emergency procedures to planned reconstructive operations.
- Extended hospitalization and intensive care expenses that quickly surpass insurance limits.
- Specialized medical equipment, adaptive devices, and home modifications are required after serious injuries.
- Comprehensive rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational, and cognitive therapy.
- Long-term pain management protocols and specialized care for permanent disabilities.

### Income and Career Impact

T-bone accident injuries frequently disrupt careers and permanently alter earning potential. Our firm aggressively pursues compensation for:

- Immediate wage losses during hospitalization and recovery, including benefits and missed overtime.
- Income differentials when victims must accept lower-paying positions due to physical limitations.
- Projected earnings losses are calculated based on retirement age for career-ending injuries.
- Documented losses of commissions, bonuses, and advancement opportunities interrupted by injury.
- Educational and vocational retraining expenses when injuries necessitate career changes.
- Business losses for self-employed professionals and small business owners.

### Pain and Suffering

Louisiana law recognizes that physical pain and emotional trauma deserve substantial compensation. We build powerful non-economic damage claims by documenting:

- The intensity and persistence of pain through medical records and pain management protocols.
- Testimony about how injuries prevent participation in once-enjoyed activities.
- Clinical documentation of psychological conditions resulting from the trauma.
- Evidence of sleep disturbances, anxiety, and other quality-of-life impacts.
- Before-and-after contrasts showing how injuries have transformed daily experiences.

### Property Damage

Vehicle damage in T-bone collisions typically extends beyond simple repair costs. We secure full compensation for:

- Market value replacement when vehicles are totaled, not just the insurance company's initial offer.
- Documented diminished value claims for repaired vehicles that now have accident histories.
- Personal property destroyed in the collision, from electronics to custom accessories.
- Alternative transportation costs during repairs, including rental upgrades when necessary.
- Towing, storage, and salvage expenses that insurance companies routinely underpay.

### Family Impact and Loss of Consortium

Louisiana courts recognize that serious injuries affect entire families. When appropriate, we pursue additional damages for:

- Loss of consortium claims for spouses when injuries affect marital relationships.
- Compensation for the economic value of household services the injured person can no longer perform.
- Recoveries for loss of parental guidance and support when parents suffer debilitating injuries.
- Compensation for family members who must become caregivers, sacrificing their own opportunities.

Our comprehensive documentation of all five damage categories enables us to negotiate from a position of strength or present compelling evidence to juries when litigation becomes necessary. This meticulous approach has helped us secure maximum compensation for hundreds of T-bone accident victims throughout Shreveport and northwestern Louisiana.

## Understanding Louisiana's T-Bone Accident Laws

T-bone collision claims involve complex legal considerations unique to Louisiana. Our attorneys leverage the knowledge of state laws to build stronger cases and overcome common defense tactics:

### Statute of Limitations: Critical Deadlines

Recent legislative changes have significantly altered the timeframe for filing injury claims in Louisiana:

- Pre-July 2024 Accidents
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  Subject to the traditional one-year filing deadline.
- Post-July 2024 Accidents
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  Benefit from the new extended two-year filing period.

While this extension provides valuable additional time, evidence deteriorates, and witness memories fade quickly after intersection crashes. Our law firm initiates immediate investigation protocols to preserve crucial testimony and physical evidence regardless of filing deadlines.

### Comparative Fault: Protection Even When Partially Responsible

For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, Louisiana uses a modified comparative fault system. If you're found to be 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover any compensation. If you're 50% or less at fault, you can still get compensation, but it will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

- Your right to compensation persists even when you are partially responsible for the crash.
- Your recovery is proportionately reduced by your assigned percentage of fault.
- Even in cases of significant contributory negligence, you maintain recovery rights.
- Multiple parties can share proportional responsibility in complex intersection collisions.

This system allows recovery in scenarios that would bar compensation in other states. For instance, if awarded $250,000 but found 30% responsible, you still recover $175,000 — a substantial difference from states where any significant fault prevents recovery entirely.

### Insurance Requirements: Finding All Sources of Recovery

Louisiana's mandatory insurance minimums provide inadequate protection in serious T-bone collisions:

- $15,000 per person for bodily injury ($30,000 per accident total).
- $25,000 for property damage.
- No mandatory uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (though offered by default).

These limits rarely cover the true costs of serious side-impact injuries. Our legal team conducts exhaustive coverage investigations to identify all potential sources of compensation:

- Primary and excess liability policies of all involved drivers.
- Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (which may "stack" in certain situations).
- Employer liability when commercial or company vehicles are involved.
- Umbrella policies that provide supplemental coverage beyond primary limits.
- Third-party claims against vehicle manufacturers when defective components contributed.
- Municipal liability for dangerous intersection designs or malfunctioning traffic controls.

Our comprehensive approach frequently reveals multiple coverage sources that insurance companies fail to disclose, dramatically increasing the total compensation available to our clients.

### Intersection Right-of-Way: The Legal Foundation of T-Bone Cases

T-bone collision liability often hinges on the precise application of Louisiana's right-of-way statutes:

- Traffic signal violations create strong presumptive liability for the offending driver.
- Louisiana's "first to arrive, first to proceed" rule governs four-way stop interactions.
- The "yield to the right" requirement applies when vehicles reach intersections simultaneously.
- Left-turning vehicles bear specific statutory obligations to yield to oncoming traffic.
- Drivers entering roads from private drives or parking lots must yield to all traffic.

Our attorneys analyze these regulations alongside physical evidence to establish clear liability in disputed intersection crashes. This often contradicts the claims of at-fault drivers who attempt to shift blame.

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### Client Success Stories: *T-Bone Accident Wins*

- They were there to support me all the way. Even when I wanted to give up, honestly.
- I genuinely feel like Rice & Kendig had my best interest at heart and they made sure that nothing was left out.
- I knew that they would take care of us, and I would definitely recommend them to anybody.
- Rice & Kendig are very good at seeing what the weakness in our case is and what the strength is and developing both sides of the case.
- They take great care of you. They care, and they make sure that you get what you need, they make sure that you're okay.
- I suggest Rice & Kendig if you want someone who cares about you and your situation.
- They did such a good job fighting for us and not dragging it on... Thanks to Rice & Kendig, the matter was over within a year.
- He called me every day, made sure I was okay... he was just perfect. You couldn't ask for a better attorney.
- They took care of us right away. They were loving.

## BENEFITS

## Why Do People Trust Their

## T-Bone Accident Cases to

## *Rice & Kendig Law Firm?*

When you're recovering from a devastating side-impact collision, choosing the right attorney makes all the difference. Here's why Shreveport victims trust Rice & Kendig with their T-bone accident claims:

- **Intersection Accident Specialists**: We've mastered the unique physics and complex liability questions that make T-bone collisions different from other crashes. Our knowledge and experience in intersection dynamics give you an immediate advantage when insurance companies try to shift blame to you.
- **50+ Years of Proven Results**: Insurance adjusters know our name and what happens when they offer our clients less than they deserve. Five decades of substantial verdicts and settlements in Shreveport T-bone cases mean your claim gets taken seriously from day one.
- **Resources to Take on Any Opponent**: We match insurance companies' teams of experts with our own network of crash reconstruction specialists, traffic engineers, and medical experts. Your case benefits from the same high-level resources major insurers use — leveling the playing field when it matters most.
- **Direct Partner Involvement**: After you sign the paperwork, your case won't be handed off to inexperienced associates. Senior partners directly manage your claim from investigation through resolution, applying decades of intersection accident knowledge to every decision that affects your recovery.
- **Deep Local Knowledge**: We know every problematic intersection in Shreveport and which ones have histories of similar crashes to yours. This intimate familiarity with local traffic patterns and signal timing issues often reveals critical evidence that out-of-town firms would miss.
- **Bilingual Legal Services**: Your story deserves to be heard clearly, without language barriers compromising a single detail of your case. Our Spanish-language capabilities ensure every client receives the same powerful representation regardless of which language they're most comfortable using.
- **No Recovery, No Fee Promise**: You pay nothing unless we win your case — period. Our straightforward contingency arrangement removes all financial risk from pursuing your claim, allowing you to focus entirely on your recovery while we handle the legal battle.

## Your Local Advocates

## Serving T-Bone Accident Victims

## *Across Northwest Louisiana*

Our Shreveport T-bone accident attorneys proudly serve communities throughout Northern Louisiana, bringing extensive intersection accident experience to victims region-wide.

**Our attorneys represent T-bone accident victims throughout:**

- [Union Parish](https://ricekendig.com/union-parish-personal-injury-lawyer)
- Bienville Parish
- [Caddo Parish](https://ricekendig.com/caddo-parish-personal-injury-lawyer)
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- Winn Parish
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- Jackson Parish
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- Lincoln Parish
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- [Ouachita Parish](https://ricekendig.com/ouachita-parish-personal-injury-lawyer)
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- [Claiborne Parish](https://ricekendig.com/claiborne-parish-personal-injury-lawyer)
- Sabine Parish

## Skilled, Experienced and Dedicated

## It’s What We Do Best. ‍*Don’t Settle for Anything Less.*

That crash doesn't define your future. Rice & Kendig has helped hundreds transform devastating T-bone accidents into full recoveries. For 50+ years, we've stood with families facing your exact challenges. Free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.

## FAQ

## Your Questions Answered:

## *T-Bone Accident FAQ*

### What if the other driver claims they had the green light?

Disputed liability is common in intersection accidents. We'll investigate thoroughly, seeking traffic camera footage, witness statements, and electronic data from vehicles to establish who truly had the right of way. If needed, we'll work with accident reconstruction experts to scientifically demonstrate how the crash occurred.

### What if my car's side airbags failed to deploy?

If your vehicle's safety systems malfunctioned, you might have an additional claim against the manufacturer. Our attorneys will investigate whether defective airbags, door reinforcements, or other safety features contributed to your injuries, potentially opening another avenue for compensation.

### How long will my T-bone accident case take?

While each case is unique, most T-bone accident claims are resolved within 8-18 months. Factors affecting the timeline include the severity of injuries, clarity of liability, insurance company cooperation, and whether litigation is necessary. Throughout the process, we'll keep you informed about your case status and expected timeline.

### What if the T-bone accident involved a government vehicle?

Claims involving government vehicles — like police cars, city buses, or maintenance trucks — follow different rules with shorter filing deadlines. These cases require filing a formal notice of claim as quickly as possible, sometimes within just 30 to 180 days, depending upon the agency involved. We'll identify the correct government entity and follow the precise procedural requirements to protect your right to compensation.

### Can I still recover compensation if I wasn't wearing a seatbelt during the T-bone crash?

**Yes.** While Louisiana law requires seatbelt use, and the defense may try to use non-compliance against you, failure to wear a seatbelt doesn't prevent recovery. It may potentially reduce your compensation if the defense can prove your injuries would have been less severe with proper restraint. Our attorneys are skilled at countering these arguments to maximize your recovery.

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