T-Boned at a Red Light? We Prove Who Was at Fault.
Intersection crashes are often “He Said, She Said” disputes. We use traffic camera footage and expert reconstruction to reveal the truth.
Fort Lauderdale’s layout creates a perfect storm for accidents: tourists confused by one-way streets, aggressive commuters rushing to I-95, and bridges that stop traffic flow. This leads to frustrated drivers running red lights and making illegal turns.
The result is often a “T-Bone” (side-impact) collision, which is one of the most dangerous types of crashes because there is very little metal protecting you from the impact. At Fenstersheib Law Group, we know these intersections intimately. We know where the cameras are, and we know how to secure the footage before it gets deleted.
The Danger: This massive intersection near the Gateway Shopping Center confuses drivers with multiple turn lanes. Tourists heading to the beach often cut across three lanes of traffic at the last second.
Common Crash: Sideswipes & Cut-Offs.
The Danger: The “Park & Ride” area. During rush hour, traffic backs up onto the highway. Drivers rushing to get downtown run red lights to avoid waiting through another cycle.
Common Crash: High-Speed Rear-Ends.
The Danger: The gateway to the port and beach. When the drawbridge goes up, traffic stops suddenly. When it goes down, everyone races to get across.
Common Crash: Multi-Car Pileups.
The most common lie in an intersection accident is: “I had the green light!” If there are no independent witnesses, insurance companies will often deny the claim or split liability 50/50. We don’t accept that.
We subpoena footage from nearby businesses (like gas stations or banks) if city cameras aren’t available.
Modern cars record speed and braking data seconds before impact. If the other driver didn’t brake, it proves they weren’t paying attention.
We check if the lights were synced correctly at the time of the crash.
No. While left-turning drivers must generally yield, you are not at fault if the oncoming driver was speeding excessively or ran a red light. We look for evidence to prove they forfeited their right of way.
Yes. If the rideshare driver had a passenger or the app was on, a $1 Million insurance policy is likely in play. This is crucial for covering serious injuries that exceed standard policy limits.
Florida is a “comparative negligence” state. Even if you were 20% at fault for the crash, you can still recover 80% of your damages. Do not admit fault at the scene—let us investigate first.
Get an honest assessment of your case from a firm that knows Fort Lauderdale’s roads.
