Getting in an Accident in the Middle of an Intersection

Intersections are hotspots for accidents and can be especially dangerous due to traffic from all directions. If another driver injures you in an intersection accident, prioritize your safety, health, and legal rights. Contact our experienced Georgia car accident attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland for help.

Put Safety First

When you’re hit in the middle of an intersection, there’s a good chance that traffic will be flying all around you. To begin with, you should activate your hazard lights to alert other drivers to the danger ahead. As soon as you possibly can, call 911 to alert the authorities. The police might tell you to move out of the traffic’s path.

Check Yourself and Others for Injuries

First, check whether you are seriously injured, as adrenaline and shock can mask symptoms. If safe, check on others involved and render aid if someone is injured.

Accept Emergency Medical Care

If you have been injured, you should generally accept emergency medical attention, including emergency transportation to an Emergency Room. You should prioritize your health and immediately get checked out by a medical professional as soon as possible following the accident.

Follow Your Medical Team’s Advice

Carefully follow your medical team's advice. This is vital to your recovery and can affect the resolution of your claim.

Don’t Wait to Connect with Professional Legal Counsel

Intersection accidents are exceptionally dangerous, and the accidents that occur there tend to be more legally challenging. The strength of your claim will hinge on the available evidence and on how strategically it is compiled. In other words, the sooner you have a capable car accident attorney in your corner, the better positioned you’ll be to seek full compensation that covers all of your losses.

The kinds of evidence that are likely to make a difference in your case include all of the following:

  • Footage from dashcams, security cameras, traffic cameras, and smartphones in the area
  • Physical evidence, such as skid marks, broken headlights or taillights, and paint transfer between vehicles, can help reconstruct the accident and establish key details.
  • The police report
  • The testimony of eyewitnesses and of experts in relevant fields
  • Professional accident reconstruction models

Call One of Our Experienced Georgia Car Accident Lawyers Today

Our determined Georgia car accident attorneys at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland will spare no expense in pursuit of your claim’s best possible resolution. Your ability to fully recover may depend on it. Don’t put off contacting us online or calling our firm at 770-887-1209 to learn how we can help today.