In a perfect world, drivers in Indianapolis, IN, and across the country as a whole would obey traffic lights. Most drivers do, to be fair, but if even one driver isn’t paying attention to a red or yellow light — or deliberately disregards it — their actions can lead to catastrophic consequences.
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to suffer harm in any red or yellow light accidents in Indianapolis, Indiana, you need the help of a local car accident lawyer. Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers may be able to help. Contact us today at (317) 916-0000 for a free consultation with an Indianapolis red and yellow light accident lawyer.
How Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers Can Help After a Red or Yellow Light Accident In Indianapolis, IN
Many victims make the unfortunate mistake of thinking they don’t need an Indianapolis car accident attorney. However, in many cases, having the right Indianapolis personal injury attorney means the difference between receiving fair compensation and walking away with nothing.
Here are a few reasons to consider the Indianapolis car accident lawyers at Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers:
- We work on contingency, which means you only pay if we win your case
- We have more than 40 years of combined legal experience and over 25 years of trial experience
- We have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients
- Our attorneys were recognized by Super Lawyers in 2023, 2024, and 2025
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Indianapolis, Indiana, don’t wait; send us a message or call us today. Schedule a free consultation with an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer.
Common Types of Red and Yellow Light Accidents
Drivers can cause accidents at red and yellow lights as a result of several different factors. Some drivers are distracted, under the influence, some are speeding, and some simply think the rules don’t apply to them.
In any case, the following are some of the most common accident scenarios you may encounter:
Rear-End Accidents
If a person who speeds up every time they see a yellow light does so behind someone who instead slows down, they may cause a rear-end accident at a traffic light.
That is a fairly common scenario on its own, but it’s not the only one that can lead to rear-end accidents at traffic lights. Each year, Indiana issues thousands of citations for distracted driving. If a driver is texting or otherwise not paying attention, they may not even notice that a traffic light has turned red. And if a vehicle is stopped at the light, the distracted driver might cause a rear-end crash.
These accidents can cause conditions like whiplash, even at low speeds. At higher speeds, they may result in life-altering back injuries or spinal cord injuries.
Left-Turn Accidents
A disproportionate number of traffic accidents each year happen at intersections. Statistically speaking, intersections are already hazardous, so when drivers fail to obey traffic signals, they make these areas more dangerous for everyone.
For example, drivers who are impatient and choose to make a left turn at an intersection with no dedicated turn signal will sometimes speed through an intersection on a yellow or red light, potentially causing an accident with oncoming traffic.
Running Red Lights
These types of accidents are especially dangerous. Whether a driver deliberately ignores a red light or is simply not paying attention, they may drive straight through an intersection and collide with traffic coming from the other direction, sometimes resulting in a hit-and-run accident.
What Types of Compensation Can You Recover?
If an attorney takes your case and you receive a settlement or win at trial, you might receive compensation for accident-related expenses and other losses, such as the following:
- Medical bills (and estimated costs of future medical care)
- Lost income (and diminished earning capacity)
- Cost of transportation to medical appointments
- Cost to modify your home to accommodate a new disability
- In-home medical care or support
- Childcare
- Car repairs or replacement
- Physical pain
- Emotional suffering (the psychological impact of permanent scarring, for instance)
- Inconvenience
- Loss of quality of life
Unless you have a legal background, compiling all of these costs and properly determining how much your case may be worth can be challenging. During your initial consultation with our team, we can discuss your case and give you a sense of how much compensation you may be able to receive.
Contact Our Indianapolis Red and Yellow Light Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Sadly, many people who have been injured in Indianapolis car accidents never receive the compensation they deserve because they never contact a lawyer. When you schedule a free consultation with Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers, we’ll take the time to discuss your case with you and help you determine whether taking legal action is your next best step.
Don’t make the same mistake that others have; call us or contact us online for a free consultation with an Indianapolis red and yellow light accident attorney as soon as you can.
