You may pass through intersections without hesitation on your daily commutes. But most unfortunately, one day you may be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and one party’s reckless actions lead to your involvement in a devastating intersection accident. If this sounds like your case, then there is no question that you must fight back. That said, please read on to discover the potentially liable party for an intersection accident and how a seasoned Panama City car accident attorney at Manuel & Thompson, PA can help you hold them accountable.
Who is potentially liable for an intersection accident?
Due to the busy activity and large presence at an intersection, there may be a wide array of potentially liable parties for your accident. Below are a few possible scenarios:
For one, a bus driver may have been negligent by failing to yield to a pedestrian crossing a designated crosswalk. While their traffic light may have turned green, they still should have observed the pedestrian’s right of way in this given situation. What’s more, with their sudden braking to avoid hitting this pedestrian, a bus driver may have injured their passengers.
On the flip side, a pedestrian may have been careless if they crossed a designated crosswalk when their traffic signal did not indicate them to do so. Or what’s worse, if they jaywalked across an intersection. A pedestrian’s unexpected presence in the middle of an intersection may cause drivers to swerve and collide with them or others on the road.
In another example, a motorcyclist may have been reckless in failing to observe the same traffic guidelines as a standard motor vehicle driver. That is, they may have turned right on a red light when traffic signage rules otherwise. This may have ultimately caused them to crash into a crossing pedestrian.
How do I hold a liable party accountable for causing my accident?
Auto insurance companies are notorious for minimizing payouts and making it difficult for accident victims to recover fully from their incurred injuries and damages. So if this scenario is relevant to you, you may pursue further action and file a personal injury claim against the liable party of your intersection accident.
For your claim, you must prove that the liable party owed you a duty of care to abide by traffic safety rules and regulations. Then, you must argue that they breached their duty by acting recklessly at an intersection where you were present. Ultimately, you must demonstrate how their recklessness is correlated directly to your incurred injuries and damages; and that you are still suffering from them to this day. Rest assured, our team may work to ensure you adequately prove all these circumstances as true.
Now that you have this background knowledge, your next step should be to employ a competent Panama City auto accident attorney to represent you. Please contact Manuel & Thompson, PA today.
