The Bradley Law Firm Blog

Cities are always trying to find solutions to their traffic problems. One solution that is becoming more common across the country is the use of roundabouts (also known as traffic circles). They are an excellent alternative to stop lights and signs, and have been found to reduce the frequency of car accidents.

In California, a college town was faced with a particularly dangerous intersection that had been the scene of a shocking number of car accident injuries throughout the years, averaging 11 per year. For years, the city has used only stop signs in this intersection. Because of its notoriety, many drivers would go miles out of their way to avoid this intersection.

City planners have struggled for years trying to come up with a viable alternative for this intersection. Stoplights were rejected because a red light would back up traffic onto a freeway and across train tracks. Finally, a double roundabout has been proposed. The city claims a roundabout will reduce the number of traffic accidents at this intersection.

Dangerous intersections mean trouble for commuters and city planners alike. If you have been involved in a car accident in a dangerous intersection, you may need a car accident lawyer to help you get compensation for your injuries.

Please contact the Bradley Law Firm today if you need a car accident lawyer in Jefferson City, St Louis, or any city in Missouri.