Car accident the result of a malfunctioning traffic signal?

You were out, driving around town just like any other day — then, it happened. You were preparing to go through an intersection, but the traffic signal was malfunctioning. You ended up getting in a car accident because of it, and you were hurt pretty badly. Now, you want to know who is responsible for your losses. New York laws allow injured victims to pursue compensation from liable parties, but in this case, is the liable party the other driver, the city or some other company whose job it is to maintain the traffic signal?

This kind of case is not one that is easy to fight. There are a lot of factors at play, all of which need to be carefully reviewed and investigated. Technically, if a traffic signal is out, the intersection is to be treated like a four-way stop. So, if you stopped like you were supposed to and the other driver did not, he or she would be the one responsible for your losses.

If the timing of the lights was off, causing drivers coming from different directions to believe that they both have the right-of-way, liability would fall on the city or the company it hired to operate and maintain the lights. Often, the city has immunity when it comes to such incidents, but that does not mean that you do not have any options. An experienced attorney may still be able to help you seek compensation for your losses. Please visit our website to learn more.

Following a car accident in which you were hurt, it is understandable that the last thing you would want to do is go to court. You just want to be taken care of so that you can heal and move on. Unfortunately, sometimes, pursuing legal action is the only way to get the compensation you deserve. New York residents who have suffered injuries in accidents related to malfunctioning traffic signals can engage an experienced attorney who will do everything to fight for one’s best interests.