A serious traffic collision at a busy Rochester intersection sent three people to the hospital on Friday morning. The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and East Boulevard, highlighting the dangers that exist at busy urban intersections throughout the Rochester area.
According to Rochester Police, the incident involved two vehicles - a gray Subaru and a Mitsubishi. The driver of the Subaru was making a left turn onto East Boulevard when the collision occurred. Three occupants of the Mitsubishi, including the driver and two passengers, sustained injuries in the crash and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Fortunately, all three victims are expected to recover from their injuries. The 65-year-old driver of the Subaru was cited in connection with the incident. You can read the original news report here.
Common Causes of Left-Turn Accidents
Left-turn accidents like this one are among the most common types of traffic collisions in New York and across the United States. These crashes typically occur when drivers fail to properly assess oncoming traffic or misjudge distances and speeds. Several factors commonly contribute to left-turn collisions:
- Failure to yield right-of-way - Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic, but some drivers fail to wait for a safe gap
- Poor visibility conditions - Weather, lighting, or obstructed views can make it difficult to see approaching vehicles
- Distracted driving - Cell phone use, eating, or other distractions can prevent drivers from properly assessing traffic conditionsc
- Speeding by oncoming traffic - When vehicles approach at excessive speeds, it becomes harder for turning drivers to judge safe gaps
- Impatience or aggressive driving - Some drivers attempt risky left turns rather than waiting for safer opportunities
- Malfunctioning traffic signals - Faulty lights or unclear intersection designs can create confusion about right-of-way
- Poor intersection design - Some intersections lack proper sight lines or turning lanes, creating hazardous conditions
When negligence on the part of another driver, municipality, or other party contributes to a left-turn accident, injured victims may be entitled to legal compensation for their damages.
Personal Injury Claims in Rochester, NY Traffic Accidents
Left-turn collisions often result in significant injuries due to the forces involved when vehicles collide at intersections. In cases like this Rochester crash, victims may have grounds for personal injury claims if another party's negligence contributed to the accident. Side-impact collisions, which frequently occur in left-turn scenarios, can cause serious injuries including broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, and internal organ damage.
Potential liable parties in intersection accidents may include negligent drivers who fail to yield right-of-way, municipalities responsible for maintaining traffic signals and intersection design, construction companies working on roadway projects that create hazardous conditions, or vehicle manufacturers if mechanical defects contributed to the crash. Compensation in successful personal injury cases can cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, disability accommodations, and in tragic cases involving fatalities, wrongful death damages including funeral costs and loss of financial support. While every case is unique and results cannot be guaranteed, our experienced legal team at Porter Law Group has achieved significant settlements and verdicts for clients throughout New York State.
Damages and Compensation in Traffic Accident Cases
Understanding the types of compensation available after a serious traffic accident is crucial for victims and their families. New York law recognizes several categories of damages that may be recoverable in personal injury cases.
Economic damages represent the concrete financial losses resulting from an accident. These include current and future medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages from missed work, reduced earning capacity if injuries affect your ability to work, and property damage to your vehicle. Documentation such as medical records, pay stubs, and repair estimates helps establish these tangible losses.
Non-economic damages compensate for the intangible impacts of your injuries. Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life activities, and permanent disability or disfigurement fall into this category. While harder to quantify than medical bills, these damages recognize that accidents affect victims beyond just financial costs.
Future losses are also recoverable when injuries have long-term consequences. This might include ongoing medical care, future surgeries, lifetime disability accommodations, or permanent reduction in earning ability. Expert testimony from medical professionals and economic specialists often helps establish these future needs.
Compensation serves multiple purposes: restoring victims financially, holding negligent parties accountable for their actions, and deterring similar dangerous behavior in the future. The amount of compensation depends on factors like injury severity, impact on daily life, degree of negligence involved, and strength of evidence supporting your claim. Working with experienced personal injury attorneys ensures that all potential sources of compensation are identified and pursued effectively.
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The attorneys at Porter Law Group have decades of experience representing individuals and families whose lives have been changed by serious traffic accidents throughout New York State. We have obtained significant settlements and verdicts in courts across the state, combining the resources of a statewide firm with personalized, hometown attention for every client.
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