Injury claims for accidents at traffic lights

Accidents at traffic lights can occur in a number of different ways: it may be that a driver ignores the signal at the lights, or fails to brake in time and collides with the vehicle in front.

As traffic lights are designed to regulate traffic flow, it is important that all road users approach them with caution and pay attention to the signals provided, or they risk being responsible for an accident. If you were injured as a result of an accident at a set of traffic lights, and the incident was caused through no fault of your own, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim.

Accidents at traffic lights – who is at fault?

Those injured in accidents at traffic lights may wonder how easy it is to establish who is to blame. In many cases, the accident may have been caused by a driver’s failure to observe and obey the signals of the lights. They may have failed to slow down and stop at an amber-to-red light transition, pulling out of a junction into the flow of traffic coming from another direction. Alternatively, a rear-end collision may have occurred when a driver has not allowed enough room to slow down for a red light, meaning they are at fault for not leaving enough distance between their vehicle and the one in front.

If you have been on the receiving end in scenarios such as these, the other driver may be at fault, and you may be able to claim compensation.

Making your injury claim

Those who have sustained injuries in accidents at traffic lights can be eligible to make a claim for the harm caused. To make your claim, we evaluate the severity and nature of the pain and injury caused to value the compensation award you could be entitled to. We use official Judicial College guidelines to assist us in this valuation.

You could also be eligible to recover damages for any losses and expenses associated with your accident and injury. This could include anything from bike repair costs to the cost of pain medication. Victims of accidents at traffic lights can rest assured that all aspects of their case can be accounted for.

Motorcyclists can often be at a risk of more severe injuries when they are involved in road traffic accidents, which is why they should always seek legal advice if the negligence of another driver has caused them harm. As specialists in personal injury claims, we have the expertise required to deal with these complex cases, using precise evaluation of your case and the injury caused to you to build a strong claim against the defendant.

Claim with The Motorbike Injury Lawyers

We know that motorcyclists are often tarnished with unfair stereotypes, being labelled dangerous or reckless road users. As specialists in injury claims, we can advocate on your behalf to ensure you are fairly compensated for the negligence of the other road users, if they are the ones at fault.

To receive free, no-obligation advice on your potential claim, you can contact our team directly today or register your details for a call-back.