The failure to yield at an intersection in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, and the surrounding communities often results in an accident involving serious injuries. Accidents in Kentucky intersections are unfortunately becoming much more common. Kentucky State Police notes a number of contributing factors, including distracted driving due to cell phone use or impaired driving, continue to increase each year. These accidents often result in serious injuries to oncoming drivers and their passengers.
A common example involves a vehicle that brings their vehicle to a complete stop at a four-way stop sign. After waiting for their turn, the vehicle enters the intersection only to be broadsided by another driver who has failed to stop or yield the right of way. Another common example involves those who are turning left with a green light at an intersection, only to be hit by another driver who is distracted or speeding as they approach the scene.
This is why the State of Kentucky has announced a new type of traffic light that will include a flashing yellow arrow, designed to advise oncoming traffic they are permitted to make a left turn but are required to observe and yield to oncoming traffic and the presence of pedestrians.
The traditional yellow light is intended to signal precaution for those approaching an intersection to slow down and ultimately stop and for those already committed to the intersection to clear. Unfortunately, many Kentucky drivers perceive the yellow light as an incentive to speed up to get through the intersection before the light turns red.
The failure to yield at an intersection results in a head-on, side swipe or t-bone (side impact) collision full of power and force. These types of car accidents cause the body of the driver and passengers to experience powerful g-forces and sharp changes in position in a fraction of a second. These forces often result in head injury, damage to the neck and spine, and other broken bones as the body receives the brunt of impact and violently reacts within the confines of the vehicle.
Have you or someone you love been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident by another driver’s failure to yield in an intersection here in Shepherdsville or Bullitt County? Kentucky is a no-fault insurance state, and personal injury claims must be properly structured in order to protect your rights to recover for your injuries. Many Kentucky drivers have elected Kentucky’s “choice no-fault” provision, opting out of PIP, resulting in a lawsuit and personal injury claim against the responsible driver in order to recover for their injuries, as well as damages to their vehicle.
This is why you need the proven advice and counsel of the Law Offices of John Schmidt & Associates. What is the right, best process to ensure your valid personal injury claim is properly structured and your rights are protected? We invite you to contact us via e-mail, schedule an appointment or call us today at (502) 509-1490 to get the important advice and counsel required to protect your personal injury claim and achieve full and fair compensation for having to endure and recover from your injuries.
