{"id":3116,"date":"2021-09-21T18:55:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T18:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2022-03-25T00:07:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T00:07:53","slug":"information-about-being-injured-by-a-driver-who-ran-a-red-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/information-about-being-injured-by-a-driver-who-ran-a-red-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Information About Being Injured By a Driver Who Ran a Red Light"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some of the scariest car accidents that result in serious injuries or fatalities are those that occur as a result of driver negligence and red lights. In fact, a comprehensive study performed by AAA’s Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that over 900 people were killed in car accidents in 2017 because drivers failed to stop at a red light. This statistic represents a 28% increase in red light accidents and fatalities since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, running red light car accidents are a common personal injury claim here in Indiana. If you are a recent Indiana car accident victim due to a negligent driver who ran a red light, continue reading to learn what you need to know about pursuing legal action against them for the purpose of obtaining compensation for your damages and losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Negligence in a Red Light Running Car Accident Case<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In all states, running a red light is illegal no matter how you look at it. If you are caught by law enforcement, you will likely be cited a ticket and pay a fine. However, if you run a red light and the result leaves another driver or pedestrian injured, there could be additional legal implications. You see, not only is running a red light a criminal offense, but it can also be a civil lawsuit because of a common legal principle known as negligence per se<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because a driver is breaking a general traffic law or regulation, they are deemed negligent per se because such laws are set for the purpose of promoting safety and protecting people from injuries. Some states use negligence per se as proof that a driver violated a law, ordinance, or regulation, thus deciding the case entirely. Other states may use negligence per se as a piece of evidence showing that the defendant acted negligently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Indiana Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You Recover Financially<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Indiana, the law recognizes negligence per se as evidence against an at-fault party in all types of personal injury cases. To understand your rights to pursuing legal action against an at fault driver who caused your injuries in a serious car accident, it is important to speak to a licensed Indianapolis personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Act fast before the statute of limitations runs out on your case, or evidence is lost that would support your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to get the settlement you deserve after being injured by a negligent driver in Indiana? <\/strong>Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> at 317-881-2700 and schedule a free case evaluation with a seasoned Indianapolis car accident attorney<\/a>, today.\u00a0 We represent clients throughout Indiana, including Indiana residents injured in other states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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