Why are T-Bone Accidents Dangerous?



T-Bone accidents, otherwise known as side impact collisions or broadside collisions, occur when the front of one car strikes the side of another at a perpendicular angle. These types of collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents, often resulting in serious injuries, sometimes even fatalities.

T-Bone Accidents are Dangerous Because:

Unlike front or rear-end collisions, where bumpers, trunks, and engine compartments offer layers of protection, T-Bone crashes leave occupants vulnerable.

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What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

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Originally Published: December 23, 2022 • Updated: February 5, 2025

A personal injury lawyer protects your legal rights, whether you are hurt in an automobile accident, a slip and fall, or by a defective product or dangerous drug for which someone else may be legally responsible (due to negligence or carelessness).

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Be a Responsible Driver This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But it’s also a time when alcohol consumption increases, making December a critical month for alcohol awareness campaigns like Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. The message is simple yet lifesaving: drinking and driving do not mix.

Be a responsible driver, use these tips, and drive sober.

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Holiday Accidents & Injuries

Holiday Accidents Injuries

The holidays are here. Time for holiday cheer and celebration. It’s also a time when the risks for having an accident increase. Car accidents. Falls when holiday decorating. Toy-related injuries. Mishaps at the Mall. Fires and more. Knowing what some of the holiday accidents & injuries are may help you avoid some serious injury this holiday season (and trips to the emergency room).

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Amanda Cryderman, of Nash & Franciskato Law Firm, Receives KCPA Award

Amanda Cryderman

We are proud to announce that Amanda Cryderman is this year’s recipient of the Kansas City Paralegal Association’s Standing Ovation Award.  This award recognizes a paralegal who has exemplified excellence in the profession by living out KCPA’s mission to promote, enhance and encourage the development of the paralegal profession and has gone above and beyond to better our community.

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Blood Alcohol Content Measures Level of Impairment

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In 2023, 12,429 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths – that’s one person every 42 minutes. Your level of impairment is measured by what is referred to as blood alcohol content, or BAC. Alcohol affects judgment, reasoning, reaction time, and muscle coordination — all essential for safe driving. This FAQ provides clear, straightforward answers to common questions about BAC and impaired driving.

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Injured by an Impaired Driver? We Can Help.

If you have been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a drunk or impaired driver, contact the law office of Nash & Franciskato for a free, no-obligation review of your case.

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Choosing Safe Toys: The Right Toys at the Right Age

Choosing Safe toys

The holidays are almost upon us, and like many, you may have in hand one or more children’s wish lists. But before you start that holiday shopping and buying gifts, check those lists to know whether they want age-appropriate toys. Make sure they want safe toys and follow the safe toys guidelines below.

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Super Lawyers 2022 – Nash, Franciskato & James

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We are proud to announce that Dean Nash, Brian Franciskato and Randy James have all been selected as 2022 Top Rated Super Lawyers. All three are recognized as Super Lawyers in both Kansas and Missouri.

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Florida State Court Exactech Recall Lawsuits Update

Exactech Recall lawsuits

Exactech recall lawsuits are moving forward in both Florida state courts and federal courts. The first cases were filed in the Florida state court in Gainesville, FL and the first trial for these state cases has been set for November 2023.

Questions? Call us at (877) 284-6600.

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Five Risks for Teen Drivers

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For teen drivers, inexperience and peer pressure often lead to poor decisions when driving.  Teen drivers also face other challenges when behind the wheel, ones that can increase their risk of an accident. The five most common and deadly include:

  • Driving impaired
  • Not wearing a seat belt
  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Driving with passengers

Is your teen practicing safe driving habits?

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