Los Angeles Intersection Accident Attorneys

The point where two roads intersect is a common location of a serious accident. Traffic lights, stop signs, and driver precaution allows millions of drivers on Los Angeles roads to travel through intersections without serious injury or injury-related death. However, accidents do occur, and thousands of people are involved in intersection accidents each year in Southern California. Intersection accidents in Los Angeles can cause serious injury to drivers and passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians, and even passengers of buses and light-rail trains.

Types of Los Angeles Intersections

There are many different types of intersections, designed for the unique traffic flow needs and the safety of motorists and pedestrians in that particular location. Some intersections have stop signs, some have traffic lights, and others have yield signs. Some intersections have four-way-stops, while others have three-way stops or two-way stops. Some intersections have multiple crosswalks, while others have only one or none. Because drivers approaching intersections often make quick decisions about their direction of travel, accidents at intersections are common. T-bone or side-impact collisions are one of the most common types of intersection collisions.

Red Light and Stop Sign Runner Accidents
 
Tens of thousands of people are injured each year in the US when another driver runs a red light. Some of the worst accidents occur where a motorist does not stop at a red light and collides with another driver who has the right-of-way. These accidents are particularly dangerous when a driver speeds up as he or she approaches the intersection in an effort to beat the red light. Other red-light running crashes occur when the driver (often unfamiliar with the area) is distracted and does not even realize there is a stop sign or traffic light.

Unfortunately, in many accidents there are no third-party witnesses to the crash, and the red light runner will deny that the light was red, and not be cited by responding police, sheriff or highway patrol officers. If you have been injured or if you have lost a loved one in a Los Angeles red light running accident, it is important to hire an attorney who will thoroughly investigate the crash and help you obtain fair and just compensation for your injuries. At Estey & Bomberger, we frequently hire independent investigators to determine liability in an accident, and look for inconsistencies in police reports where the red light runner may have lied.

Dangerous Intersections in Los Angeles

Some intersections are notoriously dangerous, and a crash may not be the fault of any motorist involved in the collision. A blind spot due to a road curve or a hill, sun glare, unsafe light timing (such as a traffic light that turns yellow for only one second), or an unsafe speed limit can make an intersection unsafe. If you have been involved in an accident at a dangerous intersection, it is possible that you could be entitled to compensation from the city or county responsible for designing and maintaining the intersection. If you believe your accident may be the result of an unsafe or inherently dangerous intersection, contact an attorney as soon as possible, who will investigate prior accidents at the same location and consult with traffic design engineers about the safety of the intersection.

Free Intersection Accident Attorney Consultation

If you are the victim of an intersection crash, you have legal rights. Compensation for Los Angeles auto accidents can include monetary damages for medical care expenses related to an accident, lost wages due to not being able to work, loss of earning capacity, and emotional pain and suffering. If you have been hurt in an accident and would like a free consultation, contact the Los Angeles auto accident attorneys at Estey & Bomberger today to discuss your case. All consultations are free, and if we handle your case, we will not charge any fees unless we obtain a favorable verdict or settlement.