Red Light Cameras
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Running a red light seems like a fairly minor traffic violation, but in many cases this action leads to serious automobile accidents. Every year, over a hundred thousand people are injured or killed in accidents like these, usually pedestrians or the occupants of the other car. Since these accidents are often right angle, or T-bone, collisions, injuries can be quite serious. The experienced personal injury attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm can help you if you have been a victim of a car crash of this type.
What Red Light Cameras Do
Continued infractions of red lights in certain areas have led some cities to use red light cameras. These cameras monitor intersections to sense when a car passes through a light that has already turned red. They then take a picture, usually of the car’s license plate, and a ticket is automatically issued for the registered owner of that car.
Much controversy exists around red light cameras. Some claim that the resulting tickets are unenforceable or even illegal. Others claim that the cameras actually increase the occurrence of rear-end collisions at red lights. However, in many locations where these cameras have been installed, statistics indicate that collisions at intersections have decreased, as have serious injuries as a result of intersection collisions.
What To Do In Case of an Intersection Accident
If you are involved in a collision of any kind at a red light intersection, the first thing you should do is remain calm. If you can keep from panicking and take appropriate steps after the accident, you will be more able to supply necessary information to the police about what happened, as well as to a personal injury attorney.
Other steps to take in case of a red light accident include:
- Exchange insurance information with the other party
- Contact the police if necessary
- Contact emergency services or paramedics if necessary
- Make notes about exactly what happened, immediately if possible
All these steps will make it more likely that you will be able to present your case to an attorney or, later, in a court of law, in order to collect damages. The information you collect or compile immediately after the accident will also be important for a case evaluation.
If you have been involved in a red light intersection accident in the St. Louis, Jefferson City or Kansas City, Missouri area, please contact the experienced automobile accident attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm. We will provide a free case evaluation to find out what we can do for you.