Intersections are common accident sites, as high volumes of traffic bottleneck through them. Many fatal or injury-causing accidents happen at hectic intersections.
Because of their frequency, many insurance claims and lawsuits focus on intersection accidents. When an accident happens, you must allow a car accident lawyer to diagnose liability, evaluate your damages, and fight for a fair financial recovery.
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Intersections involve many different accident threats present all at once.
A nearly endless list of hazards and driver actions can cause an intersection accident, including:
These are just a few of the most common reasons for intersection accidents. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in this type of collision, an attorney can fight for your financial recovery.
You must have a legal professional assess what happened and determine the cause of your accident. The question of who is at fault for your accident will determine how you file an insurance claim and who you seek compensation from.
Not all intersections are the same, and some are significantly more dangerous than others.
An intersection may pose an abnormally high accident risk if:
Someone (or some institution) can prevent or fix each of these hazards. A municipality can remove visual obstructions and update traffic signals. A motorist can exercise patience and caution at a high-volume intersection. Pedestrians can do the same.
When an intersection accident happens, one of the first priorities is identifying the cause and establishing liability.
Your lawyer can diagnose liability for your accident once they’ve gathered all relevant facts and evidence.
Potentially liable parties include:
Car accident lawyers make no assumptions about liability. Instead, they gather and review evidence and make a factual determination about who caused the accident. This is the approach your own lawyer should take, too.
There are no injuries specifically associated with intersection accidents. There are, however, injuries common among auto accident victims, which include:
Whiplash happens when someone’s neck and head move rapidly back and forth in a whip-like motion. Though many associate whiplash with rear-end accidents, it may also result from other accidents.
Whiplash symptoms may not appear just after your accident, so seek out a medical provider as soon as possible.
Broken bones can cause immense immediate pain and may result in lingering symptoms if broken bones do not heal properly.
Brain injuries are especially serious, as your brain plays a vital role in your bodily function and daily life. Some traumatic brain injuries never heal.
Your attorney may work with neurological specialists to diagnose brain injuries, develop a treatment plan, and determine the cost of necessary treatment for your brain injury.
Some accident-related injuries can affect your appearance, causing pain and potentially affecting your self-esteem and identity.
Such injuries include:
Injuries that have a visual effect can cause immense pain and suffering. Your lawyer will consider the pain and suffering such injuries have caused you. They will also determine the cost of any procedures you will undergo to restore your pre-accident appearance.
Broken vertebrae, sprains, herniated or bulging discs, and other back injuries can be immensely painful. A spinal cord injury may paralyze you, resulting in millions of dollars in lifelong care costs.
Any injury from an intersection accident can cause both economic and non-economic damages, including:
Your attorney will evaluate your damages one by one. Before entering settlement negotiations, your attorney will have a detailed record of your damages and their values.
Thousands of intersection accidents each year are fatal. When a collision tragically claims one or more victims’ lives, the victim’s loved ones may take legal action against liable parties.
A wrongful death lawsuit may provide compensation for:
The legal process is the last thing you want to focus on after a wrongful death. An attorney can lead a lawsuit—a necessary step to obtain justice and restore the damages you’ve suffered—while you focus on your mental health and loved ones.
Every intersection accident victim should take measures to protect their health and any financial recovery they plan to pursue.
Protect your health by:
If you take these steps, you add value to any case your lawyer will make. Your lawyer will use documentation of your injuries, symptoms, and medical treatment, and you can hand this documentation over when your lawyer takes over your case.
To obtain a financial recovery, you must think proactively.
Protect any potential financial recovery by:
Hire an attorney to shepherd you through the process ahead, protecting your rights and allowing you to focus on your health.
Car accident lawyers take on several roles for their clients, from advisor to negotiator to litigator when necessary.
Your attorney will:
Once you hire a lawyer to lead your intersection accident case, you can return your attention to your health and daily life. Your attorney or their legal team will contact you if they need you to do anything.
Most intersection accident cases come with strict filing deadlines. If you don’t allow your attorney enough time to file your case, you may forfeit your right to pursue financial recovery. This can leave you financially devastated, as it may force you to accept a lowball settlement or bear all accident-related costs on your own.
Consulting a personal injury attorney costs nothing, and there is no obligation to hire the firm following your meeting. You can learn about your rights and promptly begin the legal process soon after you consult the right law firm.
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