Intersections depend on drivers stopping when required and proceeding only when it is their turn. When that sequence breaks, the people who had the green light can still be the ones who get hurt.
In a recent matter, a father and his young son were driving through an intersection on a green light when another driver allegedly failed to stop. Both sustained significant injuries. Care included surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing treatment. Working with the Law Offices of Jimmy De La Espriella (DLE Lawyers), the claims resolved in a global settlement of $840,000.
Past results do not guarantee a similar result. Every case turns on its own facts, insurance, and injuries.
Intersections and failure to stop
Florida intersection crashes often turn on who had the right of way, whether a stop was required, and what the light or stop sign showed at the moment of impact. An alleged failure to stop can mean a driver entered the intersection against a red light, a stop sign, or another clear duty to yield.
Evidence in these cases may include the crash report, witness statements, traffic-camera or dash-camera video when available, and medical records tying the injuries to the collision. When more than one person in the vehicle is hurt, the claim may be handled as related matters or a global resolution, depending on the insurers and the facts. Significant injuries after an intersection impact can involve surgery, hospital stays, and months of follow-up care — all of which insurers may challenge on causation or necessity.
Lopez Law is based in Coral Gables and takes Florida intersection and other injury cases statewide from that office. For a confidential review, call 305-605-6739.
This is not legal advice.