You don't need to be on an interstate highway to get hit and suffer injury. Street intersections are the most common location of collisions, accounting for about a third of all accidents.
Any auto collision can result in a serious injury. See a doctor even if you do not think you are seriously injured. You may need care, though you are not aware of it. It is also important to document any injury right away, in order to obtain compensation.
In both rear end collisions and intersection accidents, there is usually a party who has disregarded a driving regulation and is therefore legally responsible. We can help you obtain the maximum compensation from them or their insurance company.
Here are a few ways to avoid accidents at intersections:
- Never attempt to "beat" a red light -- you don't have the perspective of potential vehicles approaching their light turning green.
- Choose routes that minimize left turns -- you cross oncoming traffic when you turn left at an intersection.
- Be ready to brake when going through an intersection with a green light -- another vehicle may disregard the signal.
- When turning right, be careful of pedestrians or bicycles on your right as you watch for traffic from the left.
Milwaukee Rear End Collision Attorney
If drivers leave adequate "following distance" they have enough time to stop before hitting the car in front that is braking or stopping. Unfortunately, rear-end collisions are extremely common. Some accidents are caused by an accelerating car hitting the vehicle in front, but most rear end collisions are due to sudden braking and negligence on the part of the car behind.
Whiplash is a common injury to the driver hit from behind. To calculate the impact, divide the speed in half; hitting a car is like striking a solid object at that speed. So, hitting another car at 60 mph is like crashing into a wall at 30 mph.
Contact a Milwaukee rear end collision attorney today. I have served thousands of clients in personal injury matters. When you hire Stephen B. Strnad, you get an attorney dedicated to excellence and to you and your case. I have 25 years of experience and I will work with you one-to-one throughout your case.
