Broken Traffic Controls

Malfunctioning Traffic Lights

The free movement of traffic in New York City depends on the coordination of traffic lights. The traffic grid is very sensitive; consider the mess when someone turns into an intersection, blocking traffic until the next light cycle. When a traffic signal is not working at all, chaos ensues. People get frustrated, taking risks they might not otherwise take and saying things they might not otherwise say. Traffic standing still doesn't mean that accidents are not possible. They happen even in the most gridlocked situation, causing injury and property damage. They also happen because drivers no longer have to stop; they proceed without regard to pedestrians and other vehicles trying to cross or turn at an uncontrolled intersection.

Experienced attorneys who can help after an accident involving a broken traffic signal

At the Manhattan law firm of Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, we help people who have been injured because of broken traffic controls and ensuing accidents. Our clients include people who have been injured in a traffic jam and by speeding cars, both of which can be caused by uncontrolled intersections resulting from broken traffic lights. In business for more than 30 years, our law firm has strong record with all types of municipal liability cases, including those involving broken traffic lights. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident resulting from a malfunctioning traffic signal, contact our New York lawyers for a free initial consultation. Call 646-736-0959.

How uncontrolled intersections caused accidents and injuries

We help pedestrians and auto drivers hit by cars speeding through uncontrolled intersections because of a broken traffic light. Our clients include people who have been assaulted in a traffic jam caused by a non-functioning signal. We help people whose trip to the hospital in ambulance was delayed by a traffic jam caused by a broken light. When the city or other public entity responsible for maintaining the traffic signal clearly knew about the problem and did nothing about it, they may be liable for any injuries and property damage caused by the missing traffic light.

Helping New Yorkers obtain compensation for their injuries

If you have been injured as a result of a broken traffic light, we may be able to help you obtain compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact our law firm to learn about your options. At Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, we serve Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, and the entire New York City region.