A wrong way driving accident is when one vehicle is driving opposite to the legal flow of traffic. Usually, two or more vehicles are involved in a wrong-way driving accident. Wrong way driving accidents often happen when a car is driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road, freeways, and residential streets. This accident often results in head-on collisions. Head-on collisions result in severe injury and even death. In addition, wrong-way accidents can result in:
- Accidents with other vehicles
- Serious property damage
- Hitting pedestrians
Causes of Wrong Way Driving Accidents
Wrong way driving accidents usually result from the negligence of another driver. In other words, if a driver exercised proper care, they would not have been driving on the wrong side of the road. Examples of reasons that drivers are on the wrong side of the road include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Nighttime driving
- Elderly drivers
- Confusion about which roads are one-way
- Confusion about exit ramp directions
- Passing another car
- Falling asleep at the wheel and drifting into another lane
- Drivers unable to properly see at night
- Missing signage about the street direction
- Talking on the phone or texting
- Inadequate lighting
Recovery after a Wrong Way Driving Accident in Atlanta, Georgia
You may have experienced serious injuries resulting from a wrong way driving accident. Because of the head-on nature of the collision, injuries may be extensive. Compensation for your injuries will come from the insurance company of the driver who was at fault for the accident. Negotiating with the insurance company directly is an option. However, remember that insurance is a for-profit business. This means that their very nature is to try to save as much money as possible for their financial profit – the opposite motivation for giving you a generous settlement.
If you are involved in a wrong way driving accident, you are entitled to recovery for your damages, including:
- Property damage
- Medical Bills
- Pain and Suffering
- Lost Wages
Central to recovery is that the victim of a wrong-way driving accident must prove that the other driver was negligent. In other words, the other driver did not exercise care to other drivers by obeying traffic laws and therefore caused the accident. That a driver was driving in the wrong direction is established by evidence (1.) about the direction that both cars were driving and (2.) whether the street was one-way or two-way.
Atlanta, Georgia Wrong-Way Driving Accident Lawyers at CEO Lawyer Can Help You Recover
Sadly, wrong way accidents result in serious injuries or even death. Call an experienced car accident lawyer for a free consultation. Remember, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover for you. The attorneys at CEO Lawyer understand working with insurance companies. CEO Lawyer can also help make the lawsuit process as smooth as possible with:
- Introduction to rental car providers
- Introduction to repair shops
- The best possible monetary settlement
- Recovery for loss of your vehicle
- Connecting you with a doctor with no out-of-pocket expenses to you
- Providing access to pre-settlement loans
Contact the CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm today for your free consultation. Our injury and accident attorneys are here to take your call at (470) 323-8779.
