In fact, New York State Law requires that left turn drivers must yield to any traffic headed toward them that is close enough to cause an accident.
Unfortunately, 40% of all car crashes occur at intersections and most involve negligent left turns when drivers fail to obey the right of way of cars traveling straight in the opposite direction.
THE DANGERS OF ILLEGAL LEFT TURNS
- Left turns are wide and take longer to finish leading to higher speeds when turning
- The driver’s visibility can be partially obscured by parked cars and the vehicle’s A-pillar
- Left turns are more difficult than right turns because they require greater attention and driving skill than right turns
IF YOU HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, YOU MUST SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY AT LEBSON/TANGREDI BEFORE YOU SPEAK WITH AN INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEIR WELL-PAID LAWYERS WILL BLAME YOU AND SAY:
- You were speeding (even though you were not).
- Even though you had the right of way, you should have avoided the accident (even though you could not).
- You were distracted (You were on the phone, changing the radio, talking to someone in the car, or any other reason they can think of).
- You stopped for no reason (without saying what it was).
- You are not as injured as you claim (this defense is made in every single motor vehicle case!).
- They will offer you a minimal amount of money to try to close your claim quickly.
IN ADDITION TO BLAMING YOU FOR THE ACCIDENT, THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEIR LAWYERS WILL ALSO MAKE EXCUSES FOR THEIR NEGLIGENT DRIVERS BY SAYING THAT:
- Their driver was avoiding some fictional animal on the road.
- Their driver was trying to avoid some other accident that never occurred.
- It was snowing or raining, and their driver could not see or control their car.
Protect your rights and contact Lebson Tangredi PLLC