Most Accidents Happen at Blind Intersections in Hampton Roads

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and can cause severe injuries. Keeping your eyes on the road is imperative. However, you will always find places where you cannot see, such as blind intersections or a corner near the top of a hill. Even when rural areas have signs warning of blind roads, corners, and driveways, it’s still possible to wreck. If you or a loved one was involved in a blind intersection accident, contact a Virginia car accident lawyer at Montagna Law for a free consultation.

What Are The Dangers of Blind Intersections

A blind intersection is one where you cannot see other vehicles or they cannot see you. It can be a paved road, gravel road, or even a driveway. It is common to see blind intersection accidents that cause fatalities, especially when people ignore the warning signs and continue speeding through the area. Sometimes, the municipality may not put signs up, making these intersections even more dangerous.

Blind intersections can also be those that do not have traffic control signals, including red lights and stop signs, or have vegetation blocking your view. Even buildings and parked vehicles can obstruct your view, making an intersection blind.

Dangerous Intersections in the Hampton Roads Area

Some of the most dangerous intersections in the Hampton Roads area include:

2017 through 2021

• Mercury Blvd. and Power Plant Parkway / Todds Lane, with 267 collisions and 17 fatal crashes.
• Mercury Blvd. and Coliseum Drive, with 266 wrecks and 17 fatal crashes.
• Jefferson Ave. and J. Clyde Morris Blvd., with 195 crashes

Crash Rate per 100 Million Entering Vehicles

• Roanoke Ave and 48th Street: 488.91
• Copeland Road and Manning Road: 400.45
• Armistead Ave. and LaSalle Ave: 266.40

Who Is at Fault in a Blind Intersection Accident in Virginia?

Determining fault in a blind intersection accident is often more difficult, though more often than not, it is the vehicle that turns onto a major roadway. Although the police conduct an investigation, insurance companies often perform their own investigations.

Depending on the circumstances, you may want to retain a Virginia car accident lawyer with the resources to conduct an investigation on your behalf, especially if the insurance company or police assign blame to you and you believe the accident was the other driver’s fault.

Investigators based their conclusions on physical evidence at the scene and, in many cases, Virginia’s negligence laws, which are very strict. To determine negligence in Virginia, you must prove the five elements of negligence:

• The at-fault driver had a duty of care to drive safely.
• The at-fault driver breached that duty of care.
• The at-fault driver’s actions or inactions were the proximate cause of harm.
• The accident caused your injuries.
• You suffered damages in the accident.

Tips to Avoid a Hampton Roads Intersection Accident

Tips to minimize the risk of blind intersection accidents include:

• Slow down for the intersection, even if you have the right of way.
• Always be aware of your surroundings – check all directions as you enter the intersection.
• Always obey traffic control devices.
• Look for pedestrians, cyclists, and other distracted vehicles.
• Avoid driving while distracted. Even talking on the phone hands-free is distracting.
• Follow all traffic laws, including laws about speeding and illegal turns.
• Do not speed or engage in aggressive driving.
• Always keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Watch for lane changes.
• Always use turn signals.
• Stay out of drivers’ blind spots.

Why Work with Montagna Law

Montagna Law’s personal injury attorneys are client-focused and have many years of experience guiding clients through recovering the compensation they deserve. Recent settlements include $750,000 for a car accident and $995,000 for a truck accident.

Client Testimonials

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Get a Fresh Set of Eyes on Your Accident

If you were injured in a blind intersection or lost a loved one due to a blind intersection accident, contact Montagna Law by calling 877-622-8100 for a free case evaluation or through our online contact form. Our Hampton Roads law firm has served thousands of Virginias just like you, recovering millions in settlements. Start your recovery today.

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