What Are The Main Types Of Los Angeles Intersection Accidents?
Los Angeles Intersection Accident Statistics, Facts, Lawyers, Money
I
ntersection accidents involving passenger cars are among the most frequent accidents on the roads. Today these types of collisions make up about 40% of all vehicle accidents on the road each year. So these generally involve the front bumper of one of the vehicles.
Typically, it collides with the front or rear quarter panel or the front or rear doors of the other vehicle. When faced with such an occurrence, contact the award-winning attorneys at Ehline Law. Then you have an expert with the know-how to deal with these situations and other personal injury claims.
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Common Los Angeles Intersection Accidents Include:
In these types of accidents, the most vulnerable type is the impact on the front or rear doors because there is no bumper to take the force of the result. So this means that the 
car’s occupants have little protection unless the vehicle has side airbags. These provide security when the front quarter panel gets hit unless designed not to deploy when the front bumper is hit. Even at low impact speed, there are many severe injury cases caused by these types of accidents.
Motorists are required to come to a full stop at a stop sign. Most of all, this rule is in place for several reasons– including allowing drivers to assess traffic at or near the intersection and to enable drivers to see whether it's safe to continue through. However, coming to a stop is only a part of the law. Common sense is everything when it comes to being safe on the roads while driving.
Intersection accidents are any collisions that happen at an intersection. This accident can either be vehicle vs. vehicle or vehicle vs. pedestrian at a crosswalk, for example.
MAP Of Intersection Accidents In Los Angeles - 2017-2019.
|
L.A. Intersection Accidents 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2019 by Collision Severity. (Source T.I.M.S) (PDF Version) |
Victim Count |
Percentages % |
|
1 - Fatal |
13 |
1.03% |
|
2 - Injury (Severe) |
77 |
6.11% |
|
3 - Injury (Other Visible) |
358 |
28.39% |
|
4 - Injury (Complaint of Pain) |
813 |
64.47% |
Number of Victims Of Los Angeles Intersection Accidents?
|
Victim Degree of Injury |
Count |
% |
|
1 - Killed |
13 |
0.70% |
|
5 - Suspected Serious Injury |
87 |
4.66% |
|
6 - Suspected Minor Injury |
443 |
23.74% |
|
7 - Possible Injury |
1323 |
70.90% |
Types Of Collisions.
|
Type of Collision |
Count |
% |
|
'- - Not Stated |
16 |
1.27% |
|
A - Head-On |
118 |
9.36% |
|
B - Sideswipe |
83 |
6.58% |
|
C - Rear End |
152 |
12.05% |
|
D - Broadside |
685 |
54.32% |
|
E - Hit Object |
34 |
2.70% |
|
F - Overturned |
10 |
0.79% |
|
G - Vehicle/Pedestrian |
113 |
8.96% |
|
H - Other |
50 |
3.97% |
|
Victim Degree of Injury |
Count |
% |
|
1 - Killed |
13 |
0.70% |
|
5 - Suspected Serious Injury |
87 |
4.66% |
|
6 - Suspected Minor Injury |
443 |
23.74% |
|
7 - Possible Injury |
1323 |
70.90% |
|
Pedestrian Action |
Count |
% |
|
'- - Not Stated |
6 |
4.51% |
|
B - Crossing in Crosswalk at Intersection |
101 |
75.94% |
|
C - Crossing in Crosswalk Not at Intersection |
1 |
0.75% |
|
D - Crossing Not in Crosswalk |
16 |
12.03% |
|
E - In Road, Including Shoulder |
6 |
4.51% |
|
F - Not in Road |
3 |
2.26% |
|
Victim Role |
Count |
% |
|
1 - Driver |
1117 |
59.86% |
|
2 - Passenger |
511 |
27.38% |
|
3 - Pedestrian |
137 |
7.34% |
|
4 - Bicyclist |
99 |
5.31% |
|
5 - Other |
2 |
0.11% |
|
Lighting |
Count |
% |
|
A - Daylight |
72 |
54.14% |
|
B - Dusk - Dawn |
5 |
3.76% |
|
C - Dark - Street Lights |
53 |
39.85% |
|
D - Dark - No Street Lights |
2 |
1.50% |
|
E - Dark - Street Lights Not Functioning |
1 |
0.75% |
|
Weather |
Count |
% |
|
A - Clear |
118 |
88.72% |
|
B - Cloudy |
9 |
6.77% |
|
C - Raining |
6 |
4.51% |
|
Party Violation Classification |
Type of Violation |
Description |
Count |
% |
|
Driver |
Driver failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at a marked or unmarked crosswalk |
68 |
51.13% |
|
|
Driver |
Failure to stop at a limit line or crosswalk at a red light, failure to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian when turning on a red light |
13 |
9.77% |
|
|
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian failure to yield the right-of-way to vehicles when crossing outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk |
11 |
8.27% |
|
|
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian failure to yield right-of-way at traffic signal / Failure of the pedestrian to yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in intersection Failure to obey crosswalk symbols or finish crossing before "countdown" ends |
9 |
6.77% |
|
|
Not Listed |
Not Listed |
Violation code was not included in the collision |
9 |
6.77% |
|
Unclear |
Unsafe turning or moving right or left on a roadway Turning without signaling |
6 |
4.51% |
|
|
Driver |
Driver failure to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on sidewalks |
2 |
1.50% |
|
|
Driver |
Speeding on the highway / Driving at a dangerously high speed given highway conditions like weather, visibility, traffic, and highway measurements, or driving at a speed that endangers people or property |
2 |
1.50% |
|
|
Driver |
Driver failure to stop sign before a limit line (a crosswalk or intersection entrance). Failure to stop at the limit line before the railroad |
2 |
1.50% |
|
|
Pedestrian |
Pedestrian failure to cross at crosswalks between adjacent traffic signal-controlled intersections |
2 |
1.50% |
|
|
Driver |
Failure to stop in a collision resulting in injury or death (commonly known as hit-and-run) |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Driver |
Driver failure to obey a regulatory sign or signal |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Driver |
Driver failure to yield the right-of-way when making a left turn or U-turn |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Driver |
Driver failure to yield the right-of-way when entering/crossing a highway |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Driver |
Failure to stop for a vehicle that has already stopped to permit pedestrian crossing when approaching from behind |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Driver |
Unsafe starting or backing of a vehicle on a highway |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Pedestrian |
Failure to obey crosswalks between intersections or signs that prohibit pedestrian crossing |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Unclear |
Driving under the influence of alcohol (BAC 0.08+) or drugs |
1 |
0.75% |
|
|
Unclear |
Failure to drive/ride on the right half of the roadway (with some exceptions) |
1 |
0.75% |
Intersection accidents can also include, but not limited to:
Injuries sustained can vary depending on the type of crash that happened.
Determining Liability And Fault At An Intersection Crash.
Drivers that stop and pull out into oncoming traffic are negligent. So this means they would typically be at fault in the event of an accident. And this is also true when drivers do not come to a complete stop at a stop sign. Drivers entering the intersection at the main thoroughfare have the right of way first. And those coming from secondary roads must wait till it is safe to proceed. That is the law!
Many intersection collisions are due to faulty traffic signals, including signs and lights. Sometimes it is not clear who has a green light or who should have the right of way. But who did what can be hard to determine without video footage or a dashcam. Because each person could claim it was the other guy's fault, or who gave who the go-ahead, it's usually a wobbler in court.
Witnesses can change things. But absent that, good luck proving fault. And it is even more complicated if the location does not have a record of the traffic light phasing or triggering. But this is where a skilled accident attorney can help compile the evidence to show who is at fault.
Hiring a lawyer to determine fault is the first step in a car accident case like this. So why not reach out to Ehline Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, APLC. We have a proven track record for helping California accident victims. We have recovered over $100,000,000 for satisfied clients. And we get paid attorney's fees only when you win money. So give us a call toll-free at (213) 596-9642 and get a legal consultation at no charge to you!
