Wrong-Direction Accidents
While many people understand that it is important to pay attention to road signs and directional signals, persons who are distracted or unfamiliar with the layout of streets and roadways may become confused and may accidentally drive their vehicle the wrong direction down the street.
If a person mistakenly drives the wrong way down a one-way street, ramp, or highway, he or she may put not only themselves at risk, but others on the road. Accidents caused by drivers heading in the wrong direction can be especially dangerous because they are often of the head-on collision variety. For more information on wrong-direction accidents, contact the Atlanta car accident lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
Causes of Wrong Direction Collisions
Wrong-direction collisions may be caused by:
- Drivers who are unaware of the layout of downtown streets
- Failure to observe one-way street signage
- Distracted drivers
- Drunk drivers
- Mistaking highway off-ramps for on-ramps
As with many automobile accidents, wrong-way driving collisions are often easily preventable if the driver responsible had taken the time to examine his or her surroundings carefully. Persons who are injured in a collision with a driver heading the wrong direction on a street or highway may be eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, medical bills, and other damages.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured in a wrong-direction accident, contact the Atlanta car accident lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 to discuss your legal options.
