{"id":536021,"date":"2026-06-17T01:15:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536021\/new-castle-car-accident-attorney-lawrence-m-kelly-explains-broadside-collision-risks-and-legal-rights-in-pennsylvania.html"},"modified":"2026-06-17T01:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:15:35","slug":"new-castle-car-accident-attorney-lawrence-m-kelly-explains-broadside-collision-risks-and-legal-rights-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northcarolinaheadlines.com\/news\/story\/536021\/new-castle-car-accident-attorney-lawrence-m-kelly-explains-broadside-collision-risks-and-legal-rights-in-pennsylvania.html","title":{"rendered":"New Castle Car Accident Attorney Lawrence M. Kelly Explains Broadside Collision Risks and Legal Rights in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW CASTLE, PA –<\/strong> Broadside collisions, commonly called T-bone accidents, are among the most dangerous types of vehicle crashes because the side of a car provides minimal protection compared to the front or rear. New Castle car accident attorney Lawrence M. Kelly of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. (https:\/\/www.lgkg.com\/what-is-a-broadside-collision<\/a>) outlines the causes, common injuries, and legal rights available to those injured in side-impact crashes throughout Western Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

According to New Castle car accident attorney Lawrence M. Kelly, a broadside collision occurs when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a T shape at the point of impact. These crashes most often happen at intersections when a driver runs a red light, fails to stop at a stop sign, or fails to yield during a left turn. “Many people don’t realize how little protection the door panel and window offer when another vehicle strikes from the side,” Kelly explains. “That minimal barrier is why T-bone accidents so often result in serious and life-altering injuries.”<\/p>\n

New Castle car accident attorney Lawrence M. Kelly notes that Pennsylvania Vehicle Code sections 3112, 3322, and 3323 govern the traffic behaviors most responsible for broadside crashes, covering traffic signals, left-turn yield requirements, and stop sign compliance. When a driver violates one of these statutes and causes a crash, that violation serves as strong evidence of negligence in a personal injury claim. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that side impacts accounted for 22 percent of passenger vehicle occupant deaths in 2023, underscoring the severity of these collisions.<\/p>\n

Attorney Kelly emphasizes that the injuries resulting from T-bone accidents frequently meet Pennsylvania’s serious injury threshold, which matters significantly for drivers carrying Limited Tort insurance coverage. Common injuries in these crashes include traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, broken bones, internal bleeding, and lacerations from shattered glass. “Even at moderate speeds, the force of a side-impact crash can cause injuries that require surgery, long-term rehabilitation, or result in permanent disability,” he adds.<\/p>\n

Under Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule under 42 Pa. C.S. section 7102, an injured party can recover damages as long as they are found to be less than 51 percent at fault. If fault is shared, the total award is reduced proportionally. Insurance companies often attempt to assign blame to the injured party to reduce their payout, which is one reason early legal representation can be critical in these cases.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania also requires first-party medical benefits under 75 Pa. C.S. section 1711, which can help cover medical expenses after a crash regardless of fault determination. For drivers with Full Tort coverage, there is an unrestricted right to pursue all damages including pain and suffering. Those with Limited Tort coverage may still pursue non-economic damages if their injuries qualify as serious under state law, a threshold that many T-bone crash injuries meet.<\/p>\n

“Evidence in broadside collision cases disappears quickly,” Kelly observes. “Police reports, traffic camera footage, and witness accounts all need to be gathered as soon as possible after the crash.” Attorneys Lawrence M. Kelly and Joseph A. George at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. represent injured clients throughout New Castle, Lawrence County, and Western Pennsylvania, handling every aspect of the claims process.<\/p>\n

For those injured in a T-bone or broadside crash in Western Pennsylvania, contacting a personal injury attorney promptly can help protect legal rights and preserve the evidence needed to support a successful claim.<\/p>\n

About Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C.:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C. is a New Castle-based law firm dedicated to personal injury representation, including car accident, broadside collision, and intersection crash cases throughout Western Pennsylvania. Led by attorneys Lawrence M. Kelly and Joseph A. George, the firm represents injured clients across Lawrence County, Allegheny County, Butler County, and all of Western Pennsylvania. For consultations, call (724) 658-8535.<\/p>\n

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