Busy intersections are common locations for car accidents. There’s a lot going on, many different people jockeying for position, and sometimes people are just plain negligent and don’t care about causing a crash or hurting others. If you were injured in an accident at an intersection and you believe that someone else was to blame, you could be entitled to damages. Our Washington, D.C. car accident lawyers may be able to help you.
What Kinds of Behaviors Can Cause Crashes at Intersections?
When you approach intersections, you need to be aware of what everyone is doing at all different angles. There are crosswalks and pedestrians, traffic signals, and cyclists trying to weave around stopped cars. A negligent driver who does not take their surroundings into account can easily cause an accident. Common problematic behaviors include:
- Ignoring traffic signals
- Making a right on red without checking to see if it’s safe first
- Not yielding the right of way
- Blocking crosswalks
Any of these behaviors can lead to drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians getting hurt.
Can Victims Sue For Damages After Getting Hurt in Intersections?
Anyone who gets hurt in accidents at intersections should sue for damages if they believe that someone else’s negligence caused the crash. Don’t just accept the insurance company’s first offer. Instead, talk to a lawyer from our firm. We’ll help you fight for a compensation offer that makes up for economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover the obvious monetary costs of the accident, like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. Non-economic damages are for those things that are harder to calculate, like loss of enjoyment or pain and suffering.
How Long Would I Have to Pursue Damages?
Washington, D.C. gives accident victims three years to pursue compensation. Sometimes exemptions are made, but they are rare and you should expect your case to be thrown out if you try to sue after this statute of limitations expires. It won’t matter how good your case is if you file it too late.
We recommend acting quickly for this reason. Time can pass by surprisingly fast and you do not want to miss your chance to sue for compensation. Plus, the faster you act, the easier it can be for your lawyer to secure some key pieces of evidence or talk to witnesses when their memories are still fresh.
Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?
When you hire a lawyer from our firm, we’ll get right to work on building the strongest possible case. Your attorney can:
- Gather evidence
- Connect you with expert witnesses who can strengthen your case
- Handle all communications and negotiations for you
- Remind you of important dates and deadlines
- Prepare you for testimony or depositions
- Defend you from any accusations of fault
- Prepare a case that can win at trial, if necessary
Schedule Your Consultation
If you’re ready to learn more about how an attorney can help you, contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC. Schedule your case consultation and talk to our legal team about your options today.
