Intersection Accident Claims in Scottsdale

Intersection accident claims in Scottsdale can be common, but they can also be easier to deal with because of increased presence of witnesses and camera footage. A seasoned car accident attorney in Scottsdale can help you traverse these claims and come out the other side with your rights and compensation intact.

The Risk of Intersections

According to the Federal Highway Administration, about a quarter of traffic deaths and half of all traffic injuries happen at intersections every year. Some common reasons include:

• Drivers improperly obeying stop lights or stop signs
• Drivers turning against oncoming traffic
• Drivers merging to make a turn
• The presence of pedestrians and cyclists
• Distracted driving
• Failure to yield correctly

These overlapping factors are some of the reasons why intersections are often Scottsdale traffic accident hotspots. It’s also the reason why, though they may be more severe, fewer accidents happen on the highway

Common Causes of Intersection Accidents in Scottsdale

Proving Fault in Intersection Accidents

Arizona is an at-fault state, meaning the driver responsible for an accident is responsible for the damages. This provides a strong incentive to prove you’ve been wronged if you’re in a collision. 

One of the only upsides to getting into an accident at an intersection rather than on the highway or an unpopulated side street is the availability of evidence. This evidence can include:

• Traffic camera footage showing who entered the intersection first and who obeyed traffic signals
• Witness statements confirming light changes and driver behavior
• Cell phone records if a motorist is suspected of distracted driving
• Vehicle damage analysis confirming impact angles and speed

Many intersections in Scottsdale are equipped with traffic cameras, which can provide important proof of driver actions, something not available to every accident victim. However, it’s important to act quickly, as this data will disappear.

The Insurance Process for Accident Claims

Insurance companies are often quick to assign blame, and this can be truer in intersection accidents if both drivers were moving at the time of the collision. Insurers might argue you could have prevented an accident even if the other driver disobeyed a traffic law. 

Adjusters might also argue that confusing intersections or light changes are cause for reduced responsibility. Having an experienced personal injury lawyer can help in a number of ways. They can:

• Collect crucial evidence before it’s lost
• Work with experts to determine fault
• Handle all communication with insurance companies
• Calculate short and long-term damages
• Negotiate to secure you fair compensation

Without a qualified attorney on your side, it can be easier for insurance companies to take advantage of you.

The Gage Mathers Way

If you’ve been in an intersection accident and don’t want to argue with insurance companies or file the paperwork needed to retrieve traffic camera data yourself, reach out to Gage Mathers. We specialize in injury claims and can build the strongest case possible, no matter what factors were responsible.

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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