Since John Foy & Associates was founded in 1999, our Sandy Springs intersection accident lawyers have represented injured people across Georgia and recovered more than $1 billion for our clients.
If you were injured in an intersection collision, contact us for a free consultation with a Sandy Springs car accident lawyer.
What Causes Intersection Crashes in Sandy Springs?
Many collisions occur when a driver disregards a traffic signal or fails to yield. Our personal injury lawyers in Sandy Springs examine each driver’s actions and the traffic laws in effect at the time.
Common causes include:
- Running a red light or a stop sign.
- Turning left without yielding to approaching traffic.
- Entering an intersection before there is enough room to cross.
- Speeding through a yellow light.
- Using a phone while driving.
- Following another vehicle too closely.
- Making an unsafe lane change near the intersection.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Georgia law requires drivers turning left to yield to oncoming vehicles that are close enough to present an immediate hazard. Traffic signals, stop signs, lane markings, and pedestrian right-of-way rules may also establish which driver violated a legal duty.
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Who Is Liable for an Intersection Accident?
Liability may rest with one driver, several drivers, or another party whose conduct contributed to the collision. Conflicting accounts are common, so we do not rely solely on what either driver told the responding officer.
Evidence We May Review
Our Sandy Springs intersection collision attorneys may examine:
- The police crash report.
- Photographs and video from the scene.
- Traffic or security camera footage.
- Dashcam recordings.
- Statements from drivers and witnesses.
- Vehicle damage and final resting positions.
- Skid marks, debris, and roadway markings.
- Electronic vehicle data when available.
- Medical records and treatment history.
Video can be particularly useful, but businesses and government agencies may not retain recordings for long. We act quickly to locate and preserve available evidence.
Can I Recover Compensation If I Was Partly at Fault?
Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Under this law, you may recover damages if you are less than 50% responsible, but your recovery is reduced according to your assigned percentage of fault. If you are 50% or more responsible, you cannot recover damages.
For example, if a jury awards $100,000 and finds you 20% at fault, the award would be reduced to $80,000. Insurers may use this rule to place more blame on you, which makes reliable evidence especially valuable.
What Injuries Can an Intersection Collision Cause?
A side impact can force your body toward a door, window, console, or another occupant. Other crashes may throw you forward into a seat belt, airbag, dashboard, or steering wheel.
Intersection injuries may include:
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
- Neck and back injuries.
- Spinal cord damage.
- Broken bones.
- Shoulder and knee injuries.
- Internal bleeding or organ damage.
- Facial injuries and scarring.
- Soft-tissue injuries.
Some symptoms do not appear immediately. Seek medical attention after a collision and tell your provider about every symptom you experience. Gaps in treatment can affect your health and give the insurer grounds to question whether the crash caused your injuries.
What Compensation Can I Seek After an Intersection Accident?
The compensation available depends on your injuries, financial losses, degree of fault, insurance coverage, and supporting evidence. A Sandy Springs intersection accident attorney can assess losses that have already occurred and those reasonably expected in the future.
Your claim may include compensation for:
- Emergency treatment and hospital bills.
- Follow-up care, therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Future medical treatment related to the collision.
- Lost wages.
- Reduced earning ability.
- Vehicle repairs or replacement.
- Pain and suffering.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Other documented accident-related expenses.
We evaluate the effect of the collision before advising you about a settlement offer. Once you accept a settlement and sign a release, you generally cannot seek additional payment from that party later.
How Long Do I Have to File an Intersection Accident Lawsuit in Georgia?
Georgia law generally gives an injured person two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia. Missing the applicable deadline can end your right to seek compensation in court.
Some claims have different notice periods or filing rules. Claims involving a city, county, state agency, minor, or deceased person require individual review. Speak with an intersection crash lawyer in Sandy Springs as soon as possible to confirm the deadline and preserve evidence.
What Should I Do After an Intersection Collision?
Take these steps when you can do so safely:
- Call 911 and report the crash.
- Request medical care for anyone who may be injured.
- Photograph the vehicles, traffic controls, roadway, and visible injuries.
- Get contact and insurance information from the drivers.
- Ask witnesses for their names and contact details.
- Follow your medical provider’s instructions.
- Keep bills, wage records, repair estimates, and other documents.
- Avoid admitting fault or giving a recorded statement before seeking legal advice.
You should report the collision to your insurer, but you do not have to accept an immediate settlement offer. Early offers may not account for future treatment, ongoing pain, or income losses.
Why Choose Our Sandy Springs Intersection Accident Lawyers at John Foy & Associates?
Since founding our firm in 1999, we have helped injured people across Georgia stand up to insurance companies. Our attorneys bring more than 350 years of combined experience to their work, and John Foy & Associates has recovered over $1 billion for injured clients.
John Foy built this firm on a straightforward principle: treat clients the way we would want to be treated. That means respect, open communication, and personal attention throughout your claim. You receive clear explanations, regular updates, and direct input into decisions that affect your case.
Our roots run deep in Atlanta and the surrounding communities in Georgia, including Sandy Springs. When you hire us, you get The Strong Arm™ in Georgia.
Schedule a FREE Consultation With One of Our Intersection Accident Attorneys in Sandy Springs
If another driver injured you at an intersection, John Foy & Associates is ready to review what happened.
Your consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee basis. Our standard contingency fee falls between 33.3% and 40%, and we agree on the percentage with you before representation begins. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation with an intersection accident lawyer in Sandy Springs.
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