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When a car intentionally or unintentionally drives on the wrong side of the road or drives down a one-way street in the wrong direction, fatal accidents can occur. Sometimes a driver makes the mistake of taking a one-way street in the wrong direction, due to lack of knowledge, lack of street signs, or lack of attention. Occasionally drivers also take these one-way streets as a shortcut. Either way, if a wrong way accident occurs, that driver can cause damage, injury or even death.
A wrong way driver can collide with another vehicle, a parked car, or a pedestrian. All of these victims are entitled to fair compensation and recovery of damages. Often times, when a driver is headed the wrong way on a freeway or highway, it is due to drunk driving or falling asleep at the wheel. Regardless, these drivers are liable for their negligence.
Head-on collisions are common results of vehicles driving into on-coming traffic. Because it is often unexpected, it can be hard to slow down or get out of the way. Frontal collisions caused by wrong way accidents are amongst the most dangerous auto accidents. Victims may suffer severe property damage and/or personal injury, resulting in medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional trauma.
It may seem obvious that the driver headed in the wrong direction or against traffic would be at fault for causing a wrong way accident. However, there may be other factors to consider and other parties to accept partial liability as well. For instance, if the accident was caused by a lack of warning signs or improper road design, the parties responsible for that road can be partially at fault. An experienced Personal Injury Lawyer can help to navigate these complexities and help you understand who is responsible for covering your damages.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a wrong way accident, consult a traffic accident attorney as soon as possible. Attorney Search Network will recommend a lawyer experienced in these type of cases and will work hard to recover your all of your damages.
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