If you have been involved in a crash at an intersection, you can suffer serious injuries or have your car suffer major damage. Crashes at intersections are very common, and can happen at intersections in town or in rural areas. There are many causes for intersection accidents. A driver could be negligent, be distracted, or the vehicle could experience mechanical problems and fail to stop.
Injuries from an Intersection Crash
There are several kinds of injuries that one can suffer from a crash at an intersection. Here are a few examples:
- You suffered broken knee caps and leg injuries when your legs were crushed by the dash during the collision.
- Your back was seriously injured as a result of the crash at the intersection.
- You suffered a broken shoulder and broken arm during the crash when you were hit in the driver's side door.
- You suffered internal injuries after your vehicle was struck at the intersection then flung into a light pole.
- When the airbags deployed, you suffered broken facial bones, severe bruising and multiple lacerations.
- Your neck and spine were injured during the crash at the intersection.
Determining Fault After a Crash
A police report will be completed following the accident. The officer completing the report will question the drivers and witnesses. The officer will assess the damage and the accident scene to determine who was at fault for the crash. In some accidents, determining fault is easier than it is in others.
The officer will also try to determine what inappropriate action or maneuver led to the crash. A citation might be issued if there is probable cause to do so. Citations can be issued for failure to yield right of way, failure to exercise due care, or other traffic infractions. If you are issued a citation after crashing at an intersection with a truck, you will likely not be able to file a personal injury claim.
How to Start Your Claim, and How a PI Attorney Can Help
If you have been injured in a crash with a truck at an intersection, you might want to consider filing a personal injury (PI) claim to pursue compensation for your losses. Your losses might include medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, and additional damages.
A PI attorney will file your claim and pursue those damages on your behalf. If you have been injured in a crash with a truck, you should consult with a PI attorney today to discuss whether a PI claim could help you recover damages. Your lawyer will work to ensure you are fairly compensated for the losses you incurred as a result of the intersection accident.
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against the US Postal Service, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
