Many Connecticut auto accidents are caused each year by drivers who are running a red light. Whether the driver is intending to just make it through the intersection as the light is turning red or intentionally runs a red light to get somewhere faster the effect can be deadly.
Nearly 800 deaths a year are attributed to drivers running red lights. This is a staggering 60 people each month who are driving to reckless or driving aggressively. The behavior of running a red light is impacting the roadways in a very negative way.
Why Can Running A Red Light Be Worse Than A True Accident?
When a driver runs a red light they are often in a hurry and traveling at excessive speeds. High speeds have been shown to increase the powerful impact of a crash and, therefore, significantly increases the rate at which drivers and passengers get injured or die from a crash. Whether the driver is heading through a red light intentionally or unintentionally, speed is almost always one of the major factors in how deadly the accident can be.
The effect of running a red light is often a T-bone type accident where one car crashes head on into the side of another. This type of side impact crash often leads to a greater severity of crash for the driver in the car who is hit on the side. Fatalities are very often caused by this type of T-bone collision.
When a Connecticut auto accident is a result of a driver who has run a red light there are significant chances that injuries will be more severe than other kinds of crashes. It is crucial that you contact a qualified and knowledgeable auto accident attorney to help you get to the right outcome for you.
