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Common Accidents at Traffic Intersections

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.


Rear-end auto accidents and pedestrian accidents are among the most common accidents which occur at traffic intersections. If you or a loved one has been injured due to another driver’s negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

– Rear-end accidents – Rear-end collisions at intersections often occur due to distracted driving and may involve texting while driving, making phone calls while driving, becoming distracted by the radio or a hands-free GPS or communication device, or being distracted by passengers in the vehicle. It can also occur at a yellow light when a driver falsely assumes the driver ahead will speed up to beat the red light, but the driver instead slows and stops. Common injuries sustained by victims of rear-end accidents include whiplash, chest/shoulder injuries, soft tissue injuries in the neck or back, seat belt rash injuries, and head injuries caused by striking the headrest or steering wheel upon impact.

Pedestrian accidentsDistracted driving is also a common factor when a driver strikes a pedestrian who is legally crossing at a crosswalk. Common injuries sustained by pedestrians in these accidents include concussions, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These accidents can also be caused by reckless or intoxicated driving.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident due to a driver’s negligence, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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