How Our Intersection Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth
We prove who had the right of way and what the crash cost you. Intersection cases often become one driver’s word against the other’s, so evidence decides them.
When you hire us, we:
- Request the crash report and look for traffic camera and nearby business video
- Find and interview independent witnesses
- Obtain signal timing data when a light is disputed
- Document your injuries, treatment, and lost income
- Push back on lowball offers and go to court when needed
Who Is at Fault in an Intersection Accident?
The driver who violated the right of way is usually at fault. Texas sets those rules in Transportation Code chapter 545 and requires drivers to obey traffic signals under §544.007.
Common violations include:
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Turning left in front of oncoming traffic (left-turn accidents)
- Rolling through a right turn on red without yielding
- Entering the intersection while distracted or speeding
Fault can be shared. Under Texas comparative fault, you can still recover if you are 50% or less responsible, reduced by your share.
Common Types of Intersection Crashes
Intersections bring traffic from several directions into one spot, which creates a few predictable crash types:
- T-bone (side-impact) crashes, where one car strikes the side of another
- Left-turn collisions with oncoming traffic
- Rear-end crashes when a lead car stops for a yellow or red light
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes in crosswalks
Side impacts are especially dangerous because doors offer little protection. Head, neck, pelvis, and rib injuries are common. Our page on Fort Worth’s most dangerous roads and intersections covers local trouble spots.
What to Do After an Intersection Crash
Note what you saw while it is fresh: the color of the light, which way each car was going, and who entered first. Then:
- Call 911 and ask for a police report.
- Photograph the signals, signs, lanes, and vehicles.
- Ask nearby businesses whether their cameras face the intersection.
- See a doctor, even if you feel only sore.
- Talk to a lawyer before the other insurer records your statement.
Texas generally allows two years to file suit, but camera footage is often overwritten within days.
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Intersection Accidents in the Fort Worth Area FAQs
Who has the right of way at a four-way stop in Texas?
The driver who arrives first goes first. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight. Breaking these rules is strong evidence of fault.
What if both drivers say they had a green light?
Then outside evidence decides it. We look for traffic camera, business, and dashcam video, independent witnesses, signal timing records from the city, and vehicle data showing speed and braking. Damage patterns can also show which car entered the intersection first.
Can a city be responsible for an intersection crash?
Sometimes, for example when a signal malfunctioned or a stop sign was missing and the city knew about it. These claims fall under the Texas Tort Claims Act, which limits recovery and can require written notice within six months or less.
How much does an intersection accident lawyer cost?
We handle intersection accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing before starting.
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Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers – Fort Worth Office
209 N Hampton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday – Sunday Closed