Red & Yellow Light Crash Injury Lawyers

Why Do Drivers Run Red Lights and Yellow Lights?

After a traffic light violation where someone is injured or killed it quickly becomes a serious legal matter.

Insurance companies know how to maneuver to reduce what they have to pay.

Driver recklessness at intersections comes in many forms, and our accident lawyers have seen it all.

So why do red light crashes happen?

• Sometimes, drivers are speeding and can't stop safely when the light changes from yellow to red.
• Sometimes, drivers are distracted by cell phones, passengers, or other activities and don't see the signal change.
• Sometimes, motorists misjudge the timing of yellow lights and get caught in the intersection.
• Sometimes, aggressive drivers intentionally run red lights to avoid delays.
• Sometimes, they are driving under the influence and have impaired reaction times.
• Sometimes, drivers are unfamiliar with intersection timing and make poor decisions.
• Sometimes, drivers attempt dangerous maneuvers like U-turns where they aren't permitted.
• Sometimes, driver visibility is limited by the intersection design and they didn't see the other vehicle.

Where does this leave you, the accident victim who was injured?

For the victim injured in an intersection collision looking to recover compensation for your losses, you need evidence proving the other driver violated traffic signals.

Our experienced car accident lawyers handle red light accident insurance claims regularly and can help you with the legal process. We know the tricks insurers will use to attempt to limit what they have to pay.

Our legal team will gather traffic camera footage, witness statements, and expert testimony to build a strong case. Once liability is established, we'll pursue maximum compensation from the at-fault driver's insurance.

How Lawsuit Legal Can Help After a Red or Yellow Light Accident

Immediately upon taking your case, we'll jump into action and initiate the investigative process.

Our red light crash attorneys don't just file paperwork - we immediately launch comprehensive investigations to secure traffic camera footage, interview witnesses, and reconstruct your intersection collision before critical evidence disappears.

You're likely dealing with insurance companies who'll dispute your version of events, and we need to be prepared to counter if they claim the other driver had the green light. If you're laid up in the hospital from your injuries, we handle everything from medical documentation to negotiating with adjusters while you focus on healing.

Insurance companies start building their defense the moment police leave the scene, you need a legal team in your corner making sure they play fair. Depending on the circumstances we'll subpoena traffic signal timing records, secure maintenance logs, and hire accident reconstruction experts to help prove which driver caused the accident. Our goal is to recover maximum compensation for your losses, covering your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from this preventable crash - and we can leverage our history of recent settlements and verdicts to your advantage.

The Importance of Traffic Camera and Surveillance Footage

Your red light accident attorney's first priority will be securing traffic camera footage from the intersection if available. Many cities install red light cameras specifically to document violations at intersections. Retrieved footage from traffic cameras, nearby business security systems, and dashcams provides indisputable evidence of signal violations. Insurance companies can't dispute clear video evidence of red light violations.

Our experienced intersection accident attorney will make sure you are treated fairly and fight to secure maximum compensation for your losses.

 

 

 

Seeking Compensation in Red Light Accident Cases

In red light crashes, victims typically suffer severe injuries due to the high-impact nature of intersection accidents. If you've been injured when another driver ran a red light, you are entitled to be compensated for your damages. In the majority of cases, liability can be established through proper investigation.

Our lawyers will help you navigate the local insurance laws and legal process in order to obtain the best possible outcome.

Our legal team will help review the available insurance policy coverage to pay your damages.

You may be able to file additional claims with your own insurance for supplemental accident-related compensation when the liable party's policy limits are insufficient.

After initiating the insurance claim process our legal team will help you review all available compensatin sources and your legal options.

 

Red Light Accident Injuries

The injury profiles in these crashes tend to be severe and often life-threatening for the accident victims that come to us for help. Some accident types tend to be more severe than others, but each injury claim is unique.

T-bone, head-on collision, and rear-end crashes are what we most frequently encounter, with the following injury profiles:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) - We regularly represent clients suffering concussions, skull fractures, and mild to severe brain trauma from high-impact intersection collisions.
• Spinal Cord Injuries - Ranging from herniated discs and vertebral fractures to complete spinal cord damage resulting in paralysis.
• Soft Tissue Back Injuries - Painful back injuries caused by wrenching forces in a wreck causing a variety of soft tissue trauma.
• Broken Bones and Fractures - Bone fractures commonly occur in arms, legs, pelvis, ribs, and facial bones during T-bone crashes.
• Whiplash and Neck Injuries - Severe cervical spine trauma from sudden impact forces causing muscle tears and ligament damage.
• Internal Bleeding and Organ Damage - The crushing force of intersection impacts can damage vital organs including liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs.
• Soft Tissue Injuries - Extensive muscle, tendon, and ligament damage leading to chronic pain and mobility limitations.
• Lacerations and Bruises - Deep cuts from broken glass and metal debris, often requiring extensive reconstructive surgery.

Victims should contact experienced injury lawyers near you immediately to ensure comprehensive compensation covering all current and future medical needs.

 

How Common Are Red Light Accidents?

According to NHTSA traffic safety data, approximately 846 people died in red light running crashes in 2022. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that red light violations cause about 165,000 injuries annually. More than half of fatal red light accident cases involve other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists.

Based on our case experience, red light crashes typically result in more severe injuries due to the side-impact and T-bone collision patterns. Pedestrians and cyclists face particularly high fatality rates when hit in crosswalks, with intersection accidents accounting for roughly 40% of pedestrian deaths.

Red light violations contribute to a significant percentage of intersection fatalities in cities and often involve speeding or distracted driving. Intersections are traffic accident hotspots, and drivers should always drive defensively and check for red light runners before proceeding on green lights.

Why Lawsuit Legal's Car Accident Lawyers Should be Your First Call After a Red or Yellow Light Collision

Insurance adjusters will do everything possible to deny your red light crash claim or minimize your settlement, even when their driver clearly violated traffic signals.

They'll question witness statements, dispute medical treatment, claim you were partially at fault, or argue that your injuries aren't as severe as documented by your doctors.

What's worse? They'll pressure you to accept lowball settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries or future medical needs.

Don't fall for their tactics when you're vulnerable and dealing with pain, medical bills, and lost wages from someone else's reckless decision to run that red light.

Take Away:   Our injury lawyers ensure you get a fair shake after an accident.