Traffic lights play a crucial role in managing the flow of traffic in a city as large and sprawling as Miami, Florida. But despite their necessity, they can create headaches for impulsive drivers. Those who try to beat a traffic light can cause collisions that result in severe injuries to others.
If you are involved in one of these wrecks, you could be entitled to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. At Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys, a Miami red and yellow light accident lawyer can help you pursue the damages you need to address the many ways the collision has affected you.
Contact us today at (305) 916-6455 for a free consultation.
How Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help After a Red and Yellow Light Accident in Miami, FL
When you hire a Miami, Florida, car accident attorney from Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys, you gain more than just a skilled advocate dedicated to your recovery. Our Miami personal injury lawyers have decades of experience successfully resolving complex injury cases. We have recovered over $100 million in damages for injury victims throughout Miami.
Our experienced team will help you do the following:
- Determine your eligibility for filing a car crash injury claim
- Identify the individuals responsible for causing or contributing to your crash
- Gather receipts, invoices, and other documentation to understand the financial impact of your injuries
- Attempt to negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party that adequately addresses your injuries and needs
- Bring your case to trial if a suitable settlement cannot be reached
We are negotiators and litigators, and we are not afraid to fight for our clients at the negotiating table or in the courtroom. Our commitment is to your interests and recovery, so do not hesitate to get in touch with us as soon as possible following your accident. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Miami red and yellow light accident lawyer.
What Red and Yellow Traffic Lights Mean
Most drivers believe they understand what red and yellow lights indicate. When you encounter a red light, you must bring your car to a stop on or before the marked stop line or before entering the intersection. You are not permitted to proceed until the light changes color to green or until you gain the right of way under Florida’s traffic laws.
Yellow lights direct drivers to exercise caution and prepare to stop. If they are unable to safely stop their vehicles before entering an intersection or crossing a stop line, these drivers should continue on their way. Otherwise, anyone who sees a yellow light should slow down in anticipation of the light turning red.
In other words, a yellow light is not an invitation for a driver to speed up in an attempt to get through the intersection or crossing before the light turns red.
Why Red and Yellow Light Accidents Happen in Miami
With such clear rules, one might wonder how crashes occur near red and yellow light traffic signals.
In particular, there are three common reasons why two or more cars might collide near traffic lights:
Following Too Closely
Drivers should always leave sufficient space between themselves and any vehicle they are following. If the front vehicle does not react to a yellow light like the other driver anticipates, perhaps by slowing down instead of continuing through, that other driver may strike that vehicle’s back end.
Inattentiveness
Drivers should always give their full attention to the road when operating their vehicles. A driver might miss a yellow or red light if they look at their cell phone or are otherwise distracted while driving. A motorist could forget about the presence of a traffic light, even along routes they are accustomed to traveling every day.
Reckless Disregard for Safety
In some cases, a driver may see a red or yellow light and decide to continue along their way in spite of it. Other unsuspecting drivers who have a green light might, therefore, be struck by the reckless driver if they are not actively looking for drivers who disobey traffic lights.
When Can You File a Claim Against an At-Fault Driver After a Red or Yellow Light Accident?
Florida’s no-fault insurance laws mean that minor injury claims are to be filed with your personal injury protection (PIP) insurance carrier. You are permitted to file a claim against an at-fault driver when you sustain serious bodily injuries like broken bones, disfigurement, or permanent injuries. Your attorney can help determine whether your case meets that threshold.
Contact Our Miami Red and Yellow Light Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
In the event that you have been hurt at an intersection or anywhere a traffic light is present, contact us at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys to determine your next steps. We offer prospective clients free, no-obligation consultations, so you can learn more about what compensation you could recover and how we can help you do so.
Contact us to schedule your consultation today.
