Mobile Red Light Accident Attorney

Traffic intersections play an important role in daily traffic flow across the United States. Alabama drivers depend on these traffic signals to indicate when they are able to safely cross an intersection. Sadly, far too many negligent, careless drivers choose to ignore these lights, causing approximately 2 million motor vehicle collisions each year, as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration.

In addition to more than 2 million red light accidents, intersection collisions account for 8,000 traffic fatalities and 700,000 injuries each year. Running through red lights has become a dangerous, growing trend in the United States, and in the state of Alabama. As motorists, defensive driving plays a critical role in the ability to avoid this type of crash. Sadly, however, many of these situations are simply unavoidable, as factors such as speeding or reckless driving allow for minimal reaction time.

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System, under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), estimates that red-light runners account for 165,000 fatally injured victims annually. Even worse, in about 50 percent of these collisions, the innocent driver is the one who suffers harm. Therefore, for every two red light crashes, one innocent driver is killed due to the carelessness of another motorist.

Citrin Law Firm has been representing accident victims in the state of Alabama for many, many years. During this time, we have gained a specific knowledge for traffic laws and just what it takes to be successful in the courtroom. Our personal injury firm is able to provide professional legal service to residents in both Baldwin and Mobile counties.

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Red Light Crash Causes

A poll from the NHTSA reveals the upwards of 97 percent of all motorists believe that red light runners are a major threat to their safety. In fact, studies have showed that one-third of all drivers have known someone personally who has been either injured or killed in a red light crash. Red light runners in Alabama present a serious threat to all motorists on the roads and highways.

A large number of contributing factors cause people to run through a red light. However, the following are some of the most commonly seen causes of red light crashes:

• Frustrated drivers
• Texting and driving
• Driver approaches an intersection and increases speed to “make the light”
• Tailgating too closely to see a change in traffic lights
• Distracted motorists who fail to notice the change in traffic signals

Texting and driving has become the fastest growing cause of motor vehicle collisions in the United States. As the country slowly reacts to this serious issue, more and more laws have been passed to ban the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle. Sadly, texting while driving still accounts for thousands of injuries and fatalities annually. Regardless of the reason for running a red light, some sort of negligence or distraction is generally to blame.

The following characteristics are most commonly seen in those who fail to stop at red lights:

• Driver with less education
• Young
• Operating the vehicle along, with no passengers (especially no children)
• Has received a ticket for running a red light in the past
• In a rush to arrive on time to work or school, often during morning hours

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries following a red light accident, our traffic intersection lawyers are here to help. At Citrin Law Firm, we believe that when a negligent driver causes harm to you and your family, they must be held accountable for their careless actions. Therefore, our attorneys work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the maximum compensation possible.

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Red Light Cameras in Alabama

Currently, there are about 541 communities in the United States which are using some sort of speed or red light cameras. The camera use varies throughout each city and state in terms of whether they utilize speeding and red light cameras, just red light cameras, or no cameras at all. In the state of Alabama, Montgomery is the only specified location with red light cameras. The owner of the vehicle which crosses an intersection at a red light is held liable and is automatically issued a citation.

When a driver in Montgomery crosses an intersection at a red light, 2 images are taken of the vehicle, including one of the license plate tags. Traditionally, the enforcement penalties include a $100 fine and 3 points on the driver’s license. With the auto enforcement penalty, however, drivers will receive a $110 fine and no points assessed to the license. Alabama residents must pay attention to the placement of automated red light cameras in their local areas.

 

Contact an Experienced Mobile Red Light Accident Attorney

Citrin Law Firm maintains over 25 years of legal experience. Putting this experience to good use, our personal injury lawyers take pride in our ability to make the state of Alabama a safer, more secure place to live. In doing so, we hope to increase the awareness levels about driving safety, while supporting a reduction in the number of motor vehicle collisions occurring each year.

Through safety education, we are able to achieve our mission of serving the public by preventing driving deaths and serious injuries. Combining safety education with accountability in court, we have helped countless individuals seek the justice in which they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered harm, our red light accident attorneys are here for you.

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