AUTO CLAIMS TIP: INTERSECTION ACCIDENTS
When intersection accidents happen, there is usually a clear reason why. The seasoned auto investigator will often engage in a series of questions to help guide them to the proper conclusion. Most often in intersection accidents the culprit is the result of some very basic breaches of traffic rules. This is not an absolute but the following checklist of investigative items will serve as a good start to investigating an intersection accident. My experience leads me to start with these questions and from there, I will usually probe deeper to get the deciding facts. The list:
Speed
Management of the vehicle
Adherence to traffic signals
Visibility
Obstructions
Weather conditions
Road conditions
Proper Vehicle signaling used
Point of impact
Skid marks
Who had the right of way?
What color was the traffic light for each driver
How big of an intersection
Any drinking or drugs involved
Was any of the drivers sited and if so, why?
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