At intersections, drivers must read signals and signs, judge gaps in traffic, and watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other cars coming from several directions. One bad decision can quickly cause a collision that changes someone’s life.
If you were injured in an intersection accident, an experienced Baton Rouge accident attorney can help you prove causation and liability and help you secure the compensation you deserve. Call a car accident lawyer at (225) 999-1111 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.
Common Types of Intersection Accidents in Louisiana
Intersection accidents come in several forms, and each has its own causes. The most common types include:
- Red-light running: A driver pushes through a light that has already changed and strikes a car crossing on a fresh green.
- Left-turn collisions: A driver misjudges the speed or distance of oncoming traffic while turning across it.
- Rear-end crashes: A distracted driver fails to notice that traffic has stopped for a light or is waiting to turn.
- Broadside (T-bone) impacts: The front of one vehicle strikes the side of another, often at speed.
- Pedestrian and cyclist strikes: A turning driver focuses on car traffic and never sees the person in the crosswalk.
Some crashes involve more than one of these at once. A single red-light runner can set off a chain reaction involving three or four vehicles.
Louisiana Traffic Signal Laws
Louisiana’s traffic light laws are outlined in La. R.S. 32:232. A steady red light means stop and remain stopped until the signal changes. A yellow light warns that the red is coming. It is not an invitation to speed up. Drivers facing a green light may proceed, but they must still yield to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in the intersection.
When a driver breaks one of these rules and causes a crash, that violation can be powerful evidence of fault. Even so, the insurer for the at-fault driver will usually dispute what the light was showing at the moment of impact.
Multiple Parties May Be Liable for Intersection Accidents
Intersection crashes may involve more than one liable party. Depending on the facts, liability may extend to:
- Multiple drivers
- Employers of drivers
- The owner of a vehicle involved in the accident
- Government entities responsible for a malfunctioning signal or negligently maintained intersection
Claims against government entities follow different rules and typically have a much shorter deadline to file notice of a claim.
Contact a Car Accident Lawyer at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys for a Free Case Review
If you were injured or lost a loved one in an intersection accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover significant compensation.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our Baton Rouge accident attorneys have a proven record of helping our clients recover maximum compensation for damages. We want to do the same for you.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation. Our car accident lawyers will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your options. If we take your case, our car accident attorneys in Baron Rouge will fight tirelessly to secure every dollar you are entitled to.