West Palm Beach Intersection Accidents Attorney

Roadways are full of hazards, and intersections are common places where the serious accidents frequently occur. Intersections can turn dangerous, or sometimes even deadly, in the blink of an eye. Anthony Quackenbush is West Palm Beach intersection car accident attorney who has many years of experience representing clients who have been injured in accidents all over the State of Florida. He helps victims to recover money to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses brought on by the accident.

There are many common causes of intersection car accidents. This might include vehicles running a red light or a stop sign. These incidents can cause a side-impact collision or head-on collision. Not paying attention to traffic lights or stop signs can result in rear-end collisions at the intersection, and making a left or right turn without checking to ensure the intersection is clear of other vehicles can also cause an accident. Intersection car accidents usually involve liability issues. This means that it is not always obvious who was responsible for the accident, and each side might dispute legal responsibility.

When an intersection accident occurs, each driver involved in the accident might claim that the other driver had a red-light. Normally, it will not possible for both drivers to have green lights. Yet, it might be difficult to prove which driver had the green light and which one had the red light. In that case, Mr. Quackenbush might hire an expert called an “accident re-constructionist” that will look at several factors in order to analyze the accident and decide what caused the crash.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an intersection accident occurring in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami, Miami-Dade County or anywhere in Florida, contact Mr. Quackenbush at 954-448-7288.

He works on a contingency basis which means that you do not pay until he either wins your case or settles out of court. This West Palm Beach intersection accident lawyer offers a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal options.

Frequently, the light timing sequences at intersections are off and, if that happens and an accident takes place as a result, then you have the right to pursue a roadway construction case against the owner of the intersection/roadway where your accident occurred. For example, if drivers heading in various directions both had green lights and an intersection wreck occurred as a result, then you might be able to pursue a roadway construction case against whoever was liable for the imperfect, failing light timing-sequences.

Many intersection crashes also involve the failure to yield the right-of-way. West Palm Beach right-of-way laws are required for an intersection to run smoothly. If a speeding driver runs through a red light or stop sign, they have failed to yield the right-of-way. This West Palm Beach Intersection Accident Lawyer is experienced in representing clients who have been hit by other vehicles not yielding the right of way.

Many of the intersections in the State of Florida have red lights. When an accident occurs at an intersection, you must look into whether that intersection has cameras or not. If the intersection has a camera, the camera might have recorded your accident. In that case, you should get the video footage of the accident. But it is important that you get the video footage of your accident as soon as possible because most of the red light cameras are on loops which means that they tape over themselves every so often

Intersections can also exist at the convergence of several roads. For instance, the intersection where your accident occurred might border on two roadways, three roadways, four roadways, etc. When multiple vehicles attempt to merge into the same intersection from various roadways, an accident can easily occur.

After an intersection accident, it is also obviously essential to preserve any witness testimony. Intersection accidents often are witnessed by numerous people. This is due to the fact that heavy traffic that normally exists at intersections. Drivers of other vehicles may have seen your accident. If there were other people who witnessed your wreck, it is important to get their names and contact information as soon as possible. In addition, since stories change and memories fade, it is typically an excellent idea to get recorded witness statements or affidavits from the witnesses to your accident.

Pedestrian accidents happen much more frequently at intersections. Pedestrians are supposed to follow the traffic control signals that are intended for them. If you were a pedestrian following the traffic control signals to cross the street and you were hit in an intersection, then you may have a case against the driver who hit you.

If you have been involved in an intersection accident anywhere in the State of Florida, call 954-448-7288 to contact Mr. Quackenbush, an experienced intersection accident lawyer, for a free, no-obligation consultation. Mr. Quackenbush handles cases all over Palm Beach County. This including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, and Wellington.

Mr. Quackenbush usually works on contingency. This means that he won’t get paid until you’ve received compensation in your case. Mr. Quackenbush is ready to protect your rights and put his experience to work for you.