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Intersections are one of the most common locations for car crashes. The combination of vehicles traveling in different directions, turning across lanes, and pedestrians crossing streets creates numerous opportunities for collisions.
After an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, a South Carolina car accident lawyer can explain your legal rights and options for seeking compensation.
Since 1968, our legal team has recovered over half a billion dollars for personal injury victims in South Carolina, including a recent settlement for $1.18 million for a woman who was T-boned at the intersection of Old Monck’s Corner Road and Bridgetown Road in Goose Creek, S.C.
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Determining Liability in Intersection Accidents
Establishing fault for an intersection accident is essential for injured victims to recover compensation. In some cases, liability is clear, such as when one driver blatantly runs a red light. However, many situations are less straightforward.
South Carolina law follows a modified comparative negligence standard. This means you can still recover some damages if you were less than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your compensation in a trial verdict decreases by your assigned percentage of fault. Insurance companies will often try to shift blame onto the victim to reduce their financial liability.
Evidence is key to proving the other driver caused the crash. Useful evidence may include:
- Police accident reports
- Photos and video footage from the scene, nearby surveillance cameras, or dashcams
- Witness statements corroborating how the accident occurred
- Cell phone records that may show the other driver was texting
- Toxicology reports indicating intoxication
- Analysis from accident reconstruction experts
An experienced car accident attorney can thoroughly investigate your case, gather and preserve evidence, and craft strong arguments demonstrating the other party’s liability. The sooner you contact the Joye Law Firm, the sooner we can build your case.
Intersection Accident Injuries and Damages
The severity of your injuries often depends on factors like the speed of the vehicles involved and the angle of impact. Pedestrians and cyclists who are hit by a vehicle, often face more severe injuries due to their lack of protection from the impact.
Common intersection accident injuries you may experience include:
- Whiplash and neck injuries: The sudden jerking motion of a collision can stretch and tear the muscles and tendons in your neck, leading to whiplash and neck injuries, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
- Back and spinal cord injuries: The force of impact can cause herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, or even paralysis if your spinal cord is damaged.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): If your head strikes an object or is violently jolted, you may suffer a concussion or more severe brain damage, leading to cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impairments.
- Broken bones and fractures: The impact of a crash can break bones in your arms, legs, ribs, hips, and other parts of your body, requiring extensive treatment and rehabilitation.
- Internal injuries: Blunt force trauma can cause internal injuries, bleeding and damage to your vital organs, which may not be immediately apparent but can be life-threatening.