Intersectional Car Accident Lawyer Trenton
Every year, there are thousands of Car Accidents which occur throughout the country. Many of them occur at intersections. Intersectional collisions are defined as collisions which occur within a zone shared between two or more streets. While intersections are controlled by light stations, others are controlled by stop signs at each street, and still, others are controlled by stop signs on just one of the streets, giving the other street travel the right of way. Intersectional collisions are among the most difficult cases to prove when injuries are involved. You might think that their version of the story is the right one, and that they are not at fault, but it requires a trained professional to evaluate these cases.
Car collisions at intersections account for 40% of all motor vehicle accidents in the United States according to the Driving Institute of America. The most common cause of intersection collisions is inadequate driver “surveillance”, meaning a driver traveling through an intersection is simply not paying sufficient attention. When you come to a stop sign, you must stop, look, and then re-look. Many motorists barely stop at stop signs, and the argument used after a crash is often based on the assertion that they were at the stop sign before the other person arrived. In New Jersey, a driver traveling through an intersection are required to exercise reasonable care when traveling through an intersection, even if they have an uncontrolled right-of-way, and a driver must “see what is there to be seen.”
When trying to prove responsibility for an accident, it is essential to understand the rules which apply. One rule is that you never speed up to a yellow signal. If the signal is yellow as you approach an intersection, then your duty is to bring your car to a stop. In addition, when at a four-way stop sign intersection, if you are not sure if it is your turn to go, don’t. It is better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., our attorneys and staff are well trained to help you make a successful claim for injuries. Call us today for a free consultation.
With intersectional collisions, there is usually a dispute over who is at fault. Here are some of the factors to be considered when determining fault in a case in which the outcome rests on your word versus the other person’s word:
- The point of impact on the vehicles;
- The location within the intersection where the collision occurred;
- The traffic controls and whether there are turn arrows;
- The position of the sun for sun glare purposes; and
- Eyewitnesses.
Some intersections have cameras monitoring the traffic. This can be an invaluable tool in obtaining liability over the other driver. Sometimes, if the intersection is located in a business district, there are businesses very close to the intersection which may have security cameras that capture the incident. There are many ways to look at a case if you are trained to do so.
Intersectional collisions sometimes lead to serious injuries. Some injuries which can occur are directly related to the speed of the cars at the time of the impact. Also, the position of the occupants of the car in an intersectional collision is not the same as in other car accidents. Many intersectional collisions involve one car crashing into the middle of the other car. Injuries which can result from these accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Death
- Quadriplegia
- Brain Damage
- Fractures
- Facial injuries
- TMJ of the Jaw
- Carpal tunnel
- Severe back pain
- Herniated discs
- Concussion
- Mental Anguish
Trenton Intersectional Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one were injured in an intersectional collision, and you do not believe you are at fault, contact The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. We can assist you in presenting the best case possible, given the facts. As always, we guarantee if we are not successful, there is no fee or cost charged to you.
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