Colorado Springs Intersection Accident Lawyers

Intersection accidents can be terrifying and result in severe injuries or fatalities. Our Colorado Springs intersection accident lawyers have extensive experience handling various types of intersection collision cases:

• T-bone/Side-impact crashes: These occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. They typically happen when drivers run red lights, fail to yield right-of-way, or misjudge the timing of a left turn across oncoming traffic. These crashes are particularly dangerous because vehicle sides offer less protection than front or rear areas, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities.
• Rear-end crashes: These commonly occur at intersections when drivers follow too closely, are distracted by phones or GPS systems, or misjudge stopping distances. The rear driver typically bears liability, though exceptions exist when the front driver stops suddenly without cause or has non-functioning brake lights.
• Pedestrian and cyclist accidents: Vulnerable road users face significant risks at intersections. Common scenarios include:
  • Drivers making right turns without checking crosswalks
  • Distracted drivers failing to notice pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Left-turning vehicles striking cyclists proceeding straight through intersections
  • Drivers speeding through yellow lights as pedestrians begin crossing
• Side-swipe accidents: These occur when vehicles traveling parallel collide. At intersections, they typically happen when drivers:
  • Change lanes improperly within the intersection
  • Make improper wide turns that cross into adjacent lanes
  • Drift from their lane due to distraction or impairment
  • Fail to check blind spots when navigating complex intersections
• Left-turn accidents: These occur when drivers misjudge the speed or distance of oncoming traffic while attempting to turn left, or when they fail to yield right-of-way to vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection.