Can Running A Red Light Be Worse Than A New Haven Auto Accident?

Many New Haven 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 an 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 New Haven auto accident attorney to help you get to the right outcome for you.