Intersection Accidents

43% of vehicle accidents occur at an intersection or are intersection related; 49% of fatal crashes occur at an intersection; more than 2 million are injured in intersection accidents each year; and more than 33,000 people are killed in intersection accidents each year.

NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis found that of the intersection-related crashes, in about 96% of crashes, the critical reasons were attributed to drivers, with more than 55% of drivers with recognition error (inattention, internal and external distractions, inadequate surveillance, etc.) and more than 29% with decision errors (too fast for conditions or aggressive driving, false assumption of other’s actions, illegal maneuver, and misjudgment of gap or other’s speed), and around 11% were as a result of performance error (e.g., overcompensation, poor directional control) and critical non-performance error (e.g., sleep, heart attack).

Traffic lights and signs are put up to regulate the flow of traffic and warn drivers of the duty to slow down or stop to avoid a crash. When a driver runs a red light or a stop sign, however, serious injuries or accidental deaths may result. The Federal Highway Association (FHWA) found that about 2.3 million intersection crashes occur within the nation annually, leading to over a million injuries and more than 7 thousand deaths.  Intersection accidents as so prevalent that a third of people know someone who was killed or seriously injured when another driver ran a red light or a stop sign.

Most intersection accidents are considered “crossing paths” accidents.  According to federal statistics, left turns are responsible for the most common path-crossing crashes accounting for about 36% of intersection accidents.

Over 2.5 million rear-end accidents are reported annually, making them the most common type of automobile accident.  Half of all rear-end accidents occur at intersections.  Rear-end accidents also are referred to as “whiplash accidents” because the character of the collision often leads to a whiplash injury for the occupants in the front car. About 20 percent of individuals involved in rear-end collisions exhibit symptoms of whiplash.  35% of spinal cord injuries are caused by rear-end automobile accidents, making rear-end accidents the leading cause of spinal cord injuries.

You need an attorney well-versed in intersection accidents who will refer you to the right medical personnel to get you the care you need and a settlement commensurate with your injury today and the consequences tomorrow.

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Arthur Liberty has the experience and knowledge needed when encountering an intersection accident. With over three decades of experience, Arthur Liberty has the resources and is the dedicated Santa Monica intersection accident lawyer you need to follow through with your claim.

Arthur Liberty will thoroughly investigate the facts of the accident in order to determine the legal strategy to take in your particular situation. During your initial consultation, Mr. Liberty will thoroughly discuss your case, including potential sources of data not readily apparent, including potential witnesses, video and audio recordings which must be acquired quickly before they’re recorded over, law enforcement reports, and investigation whose initial conclusions can be altered if quickly dealt with early on. Arthur Liberty will try to answer all of your questions. The firm is committed to providing your personal attention throughout the course of your claim and will pursue every possible means of compensation on your behalf. Whether you have medical costs, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, our efforts will be towards maximizing your potential settlement.

It is never easy to get through a difficult situation where you suffer an intersection accident. We strive to provide caring and compassionate representation. Our goal is to resolve your claim fairly, effortlessly, and as quickly as possible. If your case requires that a lawsuit be pursued, rest assured that the experienced and successful attorneys at Arthur Liberty will still have the same goal.

Contact Arthur Liberty to discuss your intersection accident claim.