Experienced legal representation for victims of dangerous intersection collisions throughout Georgia.
Newnan Intersection Accident Attorney
Intersection accidents are among the most dangerous and frequently litigated motor vehicle collisions in Georgia. These crashes—involving red light runners, failure-to-yield violations, left-turn collisions, and T-bone impacts—often result in catastrophic injuries or death due to the angle of impact and high speeds involved. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-20, all drivers are required to obey traffic control devices, and violations of traffic signals constitute negligence per se in Georgia personal injury and wrongful death actions. Attorney Jonathan Overman of Overbird Law represents victims of intersection accidents throughout Newnan and the greater Georgia area.
Red light running is a leading cause of fatal intersection collisions in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-20(a), a driver facing a steady red signal must stop before entering the intersection and remain stopped until the signal turns green. Failure to obey a red light that results in a collision establishes the at-fault driver’s negligence as a matter of law. Traffic camera footage, red-light camera systems, and intersection surveillance video provide critical evidence in these cases. Georgia’s comparative fault statute under O.C.G.A. § 51-11-7 may also come into play if the other driver is alleged to have been speeding through the intersection on a yellow signal.
Left-turn accidents and failure-to-yield collisions represent another major category of intersection crashes. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-71, a driver turning left at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction that are within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. When a left-turning driver misjudges the speed or distance of oncoming traffic and causes a collision, that driver is typically presumed at fault. However, liability can shift if the oncoming driver was speeding, running a yellow or red light, or otherwise operating their vehicle negligently.
Traffic signal malfunctions and defective intersection design can create shared liability between negligent drivers and government entities responsible for road maintenance. Under O.C.G.A. § 32-4-91, the Georgia Department of Transportation and local municipalities have a duty to maintain safe road conditions, including properly functioning traffic signals, adequate signage, clear sightlines, and appropriate lane markings. When a malfunctioning signal or poorly designed intersection contributes to a collision, the government entity may bear liability subject to the ante-litem notice requirements of O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. Call Overbird Law at (678) 251-8575.
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Intersection Collisions
Collisions caused by drivers who run red lights and T-bone vehicles lawfully proceeding through the intersection, often resulting in severe side-impact injuries to the occupants of the struck vehicle.
Accidents involving drivers who turn left in front of oncoming traffic, misjudging speed and distance, resulting in high-speed head-on or angular collisions with through-traffic vehicles.
Crashes caused by drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way at stop signs, yield signs, uncontrolled intersections, or when entering a roadway from a driveway or parking lot.
Intersection accidents caused by malfunctioning traffic signals, obscured signs, missing lane markings, or dangerous intersection designs where government entities may share liability for the collision.
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