Intersection Accident Lawsuit Loans

Intersection Accident Lawsuits

Uplift provides intersection accident lawsuit loans on all types of auto accidents. Intersection crashes are common and result from a wealth 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 has the right of way.

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

Intersection accident statistics and fatality rates

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

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

Vehicles crossing over the intersection account for 12.6% of all pre-crash accidents. 1.2% of all pre-crash accidents involve people making a right turn into an intersection.

Of the majority of intersection-related accidents, 55.7% are a result of a recognition error.

Common causes for intersection accidents and how to avoid them

There are two different types of causes for intersection accidents, that branches out into sections. Below we have listed each type and what they consist of.

Recognition error

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

• Inadequate surveillance – didn’t see or notice a sign or light
• Internal distraction – texting and driving, 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
• The obstructed view turns – something such as debris is blocking their view and they go into an intersection not knowing the light has changed

Avoiding intersection accidents

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

We have listed some of the precautions you can take in order 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 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 all auto 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 charged at fault for the accident.

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

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

Rights of way

A common cause for 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 of knowing who has the right of way
• Intersections with stop signs – yield to cars already in the intersection. If you arrive at the same time then yield to the car on your right
• Intersections with multi-lane roads – the car on the smaller roads must yield to the cars in the multi-lane
• T intersection – the driver leaving the dead street must yield to those in traffic
• Highway end intersections – drivers on the exit ramp must yield to ongoing traffic. Additionally if one is 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 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 camera 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, 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 for your intersection accident lawsuit loan provider. Not only are we one of the best 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 offer approval in as little as 24 hours. We will get you approved between 24 and 48 hours
• Larger settlement – with a cash advance from us, you’ll be able to get a large settlement because you will be able to stay in your case longer
• Funding opportunity – we offer as low as $500 and as high as $250,000 in funding
• Quick transfer – once you are approved will transfer your lawsuit funding to you 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

This entire process typically happens between 24 hours and 48 hours. 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, you do not have to pay the lawsuit loan back if you do not win the case.

If you were to take out a loan, you would have to pay that funding back regardless of whether or not you win your case. This means that even after having paid for all of the costs of litigation and whatever medical bills you have, you’d additionally have to pay back a loan.

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

Pre-Approved intersection accident legal funding

Uplift has a wealth of experience with intersection accident legal funding. We can provide instant pre-approval and fast turnaround on any roadway accident legal loan. 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 within the hour.