Intersection Accident Lawsuit Loans

Intersection Accident Lawsuits

Uplift provides intersection accident lawsuit loans for all types of auto accidents. Intersection crashes are common and result from a variety of factors. Often, liability is fairly clear from witness statements or a traffic accident report, but in certain cases, it can be tough to sort out who had the right of way.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intersection accidents most often result from two categories of driver error: recognition error and decision error.

Intersection accident statistics and fatality rates

From 2005 to 2007, there were a total of 756,570 intersection accidents.

According to the NHTSA, 22% of all pre-crash events involve vehicles crossing intersections while making a left turn.

Vehicles crossing over the intersection account for 12.6% of all pre-crash events. Additionally, 1.2% of all pre-crash events involve vehicles making a right turn into an intersection.

The majority of intersection-related accidents (55.7%) are the result of a recognition error.

Common causes of intersection accidents and how to avoid them

There are two different types of causes for intersection accidents, which branch out into specific categories. Below, we have listed each type and what it consists of.

Recognition error

The most common cause of these crashes, recognition error, is a broad term that includes the following factors:

• Inadequate surveillance – Failing to see or notice a sign or light.
• Internal distraction – Texting and driving, or changing the radio station.
• Inattention – Not paying attention while driving.
• External distraction – Rubbernecking, for example.

Decision error

Most other intersection crashes are the result of decision errors, such as:

• False assumptions – Assuming other drivers will react in a certain way.
• Illegal maneuvers – Running a red light, for example.
• Speed misjudgment – Assuming you are going to make a light and miscalculating.
• Obstructed-view turns – Something such as debris is blocking a driver’s view, and they enter an intersection not knowing the light has changed.

Avoiding intersection accidents

Thankfully, most causes of intersection accidents are avoidable, and you can protect yourself from other drivers.

We have listed some precautions you can take to avoid being in an intersection accident:

• Slow down – always slow down and look both ways before entering an intersection.
• Check – be sure to double-check the light and look for pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Careful turning – don’t turn on red if you don’t have a clear view of all oncoming traffic.
• Don’t assume – never base your actions on what you think someone else will do.

Proving Fault

It is important to note that for intersection accidents, determining fault is usually based on who has the right of way. This means that if you have the right of way, it is less likely that you will be found at fault for the accident.

To prove fault, there must be evidence that one driver was negligent. Each driver has a duty to be vigilant and careful around others to prevent accidents. Failure to do so is called negligence.

Negligence can be shared, meaning more than one person can be at fault for an intersection accident. If this is the case, the state you live in will dictate how much compensation you can receive, if any.

Right of way

A common cause of intersection accidents is individuals assuming they have the right of way. Below, we have detailed different situations and who has the right of way:

• Controlled intersections – Obeying the lights or signs is the easiest way to know who has the right of way.
• Intersections with stop signs – Yield to cars already in the intersection. If you arrive at the same time, yield to the car on your right.
• Intersections with multi-lane roads – The car on the smaller road must yield to the cars on the multi-lane road.
• T-intersections – The driver leaving the dead-end street must yield to cross traffic.
• Highway ramps – Drivers on the exit ramp must yield to cross traffic. Additionally, if entering a highway or freeway, the car on the ramp must yield to cars already on the freeway.

Fault when both parties have the green light

Sometimes when there is an intersection accident, both parties will state that they had a green light. If there are no witnesses or camera footage, the officer will charge both parties equally at fault. The cited reason would be a failure to comply with a red light.

If the above situation occurs, then both insurance companies will pay for the damages. There are steps that you should take if you want to make a claim against the driver who was actually at fault:

• Do not consent to be recorded – The other driver’s insurance company may state that they need to record a conversation with you. Do not allow this to happen, as they may attempt to use it against you later.
• Try to find camera evidence – See if you can find any camera footage of the accident. Most traffic cameras only keep footage for 20-30 days, so you have to act quickly.
• Accident scene investigation – In serious cases, an accident scene investigation team will be called in order to reconstruct what happened.
• Credibility – Make sure you do not lie about anything when questions are asked, as it could lessen your credibility. In these types of cases, looking credible is key.

What benefits does Uplift offer for my intersection accident lawsuit loan?

There are many benefits to choosing Uplift Legal Funding as your intersection accident lawsuit loan provider. Not only are we one of the most reputable companies around, but we also care about our clients and want to help them as much as possible.

Below are just a few of the benefits we offer for your intersection lawsuit funding:

• Clear terms – We always have clear terms and conditions.
• No win, no pay – If you do not win your settlement, you get to keep the lawsuit funding on us.
• Fast approval – We make a funding decision in as little as 24 hours once we receive your case documents from your attorney. If approved, you can receive funds as soon as the same day.
• Larger settlement – With a cash advance from us, you may be able to get a larger settlement because you will be able to stay in your case longer.
• Funding opportunity – We offer as little as $500 and as much as $250,000 in funding.
• Quick transfer – Once you are approved, we will transfer your lawsuit funding to you as soon as the same day.

What is the step-by-step process for my intersection accident lawsuit loan?

Because liability is typically pretty clear with intersection accidents, we have a very easy funding process.

We have provided a step-by-step analysis of what our funding process looks like:

1. Apply – First things first, you have to apply on our website or call us at (800) 385-3660 so we can access your information and get in contact with your lawyer.
2. Review – We review your case with your attorney.
3. Approved – After reviewing your case with your attorney, we grant funding! It’s that easy.

The timeline depends on when we receive the required case documents from your attorney. Once your file is complete, we can make a funding decision in as little as 24 to 48 hours. After approval, funding can happen as soon as the same day. This is because at Uplift, we know these lawsuit loans are important. Pre-settlement funding will help put your mind at ease instead of having bills pile up. That’s why our entire process is quick and efficient, so you can get your pre-settlement funding.

Is my intersection accident lawsuit funding a loan?

Your intersection accident cash advance is not a loan. The primary difference between pre-settlement funding and a loan is that you do not have to pay the funding back if you do not win the case.

If you were to take out a loan, you would have to pay it back regardless of whether you win your case. This means that even after paying for the costs of litigation and any medical bills you have, you’d additionally have to pay back the loan.

The cash advance is on us if you do not win your case. We never want our cash advance to be the reason you go into debt.

Pre-Approved Intersection Accident Legal Funding

Uplift has a wealth of experience with intersection accident legal funding. We can provide fast turnaround on any roadway accident legal loan. Once your application is complete and we receive your case documents from your attorney, we can make a decision in as little as 24 hours. If approved, funding can happen as soon as the same day. For more information on our services, please feel free to give us a call anytime at (800) 385-3660. If you prefer, apply online, and a friendly staff member will give you a call often within the hour.