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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, intersection accidents in New Haven and elsewhere are among the deadliest of car accidents, accounting for more than half of all car accidents involving injuries and fatalities. All drivers have a legal duty of care to follow traffic laws and take all reasonable measures to avoid causing an accident. When a driver fails to yield the right of way either intentionally or by making an error, they breach this duty of care. An intersection accident in Connecticut has devastating impacts on injury victims and their families. The fault in an intersection accident lies with the driver who failed to follow a traffic signal light or abide by the rules of right of way.
Car accidents are terrifying and traumatic, particularly intersection accidents. These accidents happen in an instant, and often both drivers never see the collision coming and don’t have time to brace for the impact. The most common causes of intersection accidents in New Haven and elsewhere include the following:
Some intersection accidents happen due to slick roads or poor visibility in inclement weather conditions, but these conditions require drivers to adjust their speed and diligence to accommodate the conditions. Failing to do so can leave a driver at fault for an accident and liable for the damages.
The two most common types of intersection accidents in New Haven are angle collisions (T-bone or side-impact accidents) and rear-end collisions. Angle collisions occur when the front end of one car impacts the side of another car in an intersection. Rear-end collisions occur in intersections when a rear driver fails to stop in time to avoid colliding with the rear end of the car in front of them due to distraction or speeding. Other common intersection accidents are car vs. pedestrian or bicyclist accidents.
Intersection accidents often cause severe or catastrophic injuries or death. Angle collisions most commonly occur in intersections, accounting for 8,800 traffic fatalities in 2022, the last full data year. Injuries in intersection accidents commonly include the following:
Under Connecticut’s modified comparison negligence laws, when a driver runs a red light or fails to yield the right of way in an intersection, they are liable for an injury victim’s damages like medical expenses, lost income, and compensation for pain and suffering. When an intersection accident causes a fatality, the party at fault for the collision is liable for damages to family members through a wrongful death lawsuit.
It isn’t always clear which driver is at fault for an accident in an intersection and often drivers and their insurance companies point fingers at the other person. An experienced intersection accident lawyer investigates the accident to prove liability and makes a compelling case for the most compensation available. Call our New Haven car accident lawyers at Weber & Rubano for a free consultation so we can take action on your behalf and obtain the best possible outcome for your case.