Factors we consider when evaluating intersection car accidents. Following all the factor and why it can be difficult to prove liability in intersection collisions in failure to yield accidents.

1. Shifting stories. #

That’s my favourite one. The driver at fault often denies liability and changes the facts when interviewed by police and his or her insurance adjuster.

2. Absence of witnesses. #

The witnesses usually continue their way without stopping to give their names to the police.

3. Detailed rules of the road. #

The laws regarding intersection singles and yielding to other traffic can be a bit complex and not knows them, trust me.

4. Artful defence. #

Insurance adjuster sends defence attorney that are usually able to find or create some element negligence on your part that will reduce settlement value.

The following factors will affect the strength of your liability case in intersection and failure to yield accidents.

1. Police report. #

What did the investigating officer say about drivers fault?

2. The applicable rules of the road. #

What do the governing regulations say about how your accident occurred?

3. Any driver statements. #

What did you and the other driver say after the accident?

4. Any witnesses. #

What the witnesses named in the police report said about the accident, what saw, heard and so on.

5. The scene of the accident. #

What is indicated by the skid marks, the position of traffic lights, street signs and other evidence at the scene of the accident? A warning signal can be important evidence of liability.

6. Conditions at the time of the accident. #

Whether a road condition is a factor in the accident – snow, ice, and so on.

7. Any intoxicants? #

Had either driver been drinking or using drugs before the crash?

8. Any claimed mechanical defects. #

Is the insurance carrier raising the issue of an unknown mechanical problem, defect, liability? Can they prove it?

9. Conflicting stories. #

If the only evidence of what happened is testimony from you and the other driver the case is likely to be difficult.

Why? Even if the other driver admitted fault at the scene, insurance has been known to persuade drivers to change their stories. It’s word vs word.

I hope this helps and if you do have any other questions for me don’t hesitate to give me a call at 314-352-6800. Have a safe day!

Bajric & Ramic Law Office
Nedim Ramic – Auto Accident Lawyer – Personal Injury Attorney