Los Angeles Intersection Accident Lawyer

Intersection accidents in Los Angeles are potentially very deadly. In addition to automobile accidents, there is the very real possibility of pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, and even large truck accidents. Intersections involve large numbers of motorists and pedestrians, changing directions and speeds and making quick decisions. If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of an intersection crash, the Los Angeles intersection accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP can help you recover for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

Approximately one third of automobile collisions take place in traffic intersections.  Often these involve multiple parties. For example, on the 2008 Memorial Day holiday (May 27) in Los Angeles, five people died and 16 others were injured in an intersection crash involving six vehicles at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Florence Avenue in the Hyde Park area of Los Angeles. These types of intersection accidents occur everyday in Southern California, causing tragic fatalities and serious injuries to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Los Angeles includes some of the busiest intersections in America. On any given day, thousands of people travel through these highly congested areas. According to the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works, the busiest intersections in Southern California include (by region):

• Beverly Hills: Wilshire Blvd. and Santa Monica Blvd.
• Culver City: Culver Junction: Venice Blvd., Robertson Blvd. and National Blvd.
• Downtown Los Angeles: Figueroa Street and Ninth Street
• Hollywood: Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Avenue
• Hollywood: Sunset Blvd. and Highland Avenue
• LAX: Imperial Highway and Sepulveda Blvd.
• Miracle Mile: Wilshire Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd.
• Sherman Oaks: Sepulveda Blvd. and Ventura Blvd.
• West Los Angeles:  Santa Monica Blvd. and Sepulveda Blvd.
• Westwood: Wilshire Blvd. and Westwood Blvd.

Intersection Accidents include front-impact (usually red light runners), side impact collisions (usually those failing to see a yield sign), rear impact collisions (often a distracted driver unable to stop in time), and even rollover accidents.

Causes of Intersection Accidents

Most intersection crashes are a result of driver error, usually a driver not paying attention to a sign or not seeing a pedestrian or bicyclist before it’s too late to avoid a collision. A driver could also under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or simply intent on speeding and running a red light.

Aside from negligent or reckless driving, there can be many other causes of intersection accidents, including a malfunctioning signal light, poor road design, or even a damaged or faded traffic sign. An experienced Los Angeles intersection accident attorney will be able to help you determine of something other than driver error could have contributed to the accident.

If you were seriously injured in an intersection traffic accident in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles personal injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP can help you determine whether you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

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