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Hiring an experienced car accident attorney is very important since handling legal matters may be overwhelming for someone who just had an accident and presumably suffered an injury. Dubo Law’s team of car accident lawyers will lead you fiercely through the process and aggressively fight for your rights.
With many years of experience battling left-turn accidents and getting people the compensation they deserve, Dubo Law will approach your case honestly and passionately. We’ll also stand up to the insurance companies, which can be exhausting and tricky. Contact us at (443) 275-6345 for a confidential and free consultation if you were involved in a left hand turn accident in Maryland.
Liability In Left Turn Car Accidents
A left turn car accident occurs when the driver fails to yield the right of way. In this case, the driver will be held liable for injuries and damages caused by the left-turn crash. This means that the motorist who turned left is presumed negligent.
Making a left turn in the middle of heavy traffic and crossroads can be dangerous. It requires a few judgments from the driver turning within seconds to make it successfully and not cause an accident. Those judgments made before making a turn against oncoming traffic include:
- the speed of oncoming traffic
- when to yield to oncoming traffic
- the time left before the traffic light turns to yellow and green
- right of way at a stop sign
- the length of the green arrow in turning lanes, and most importantly
- how other drivers act and whether they follow the rules.
If you’ve been injured in a left turn crash and the other driver is at fault, call Dubo Law today to get your case heard.
Who is At Fault in a Left-Turn Accident in Maryland?
Different states have different laws when it comes to determining who is at fault in left turn accidents. Maryland is an at-fault state, meaning that the driver responsible for the crash will be responsible for compensation and damages too.
There are many factors included in determining fault. As an experienced left turn accident lawyer, these are the pieces of evidence which may be of great importance in building the compensation case:
Filing the police report in Maryland
This is not required by law, and in some cases, drivers don’t even call the police because there were not any major accident injuries. However, the report can serve as valuable evidence since it contains all major details from the scene. It would be wise to call 911 since every crash is an emergency, and you never know how it may be helpful in determining fault later on.
Skid marks
These can be used to help determine fault in left turn crashes. It can lead us to the conclusion of how the car accident occurred.
Without these important pieces of evidence, it can be one driver’s word against the other driver and create a situation in which it is difficult or even impossible for you to receive fair compensation for accident injuries, lost wages, and other personal injury losses.
Eyewitnesses
Eyewitnesses can also greatly help, but are not always reliable. Nevertheless, it is always better to collect eyewitness reports whenever possible. And the more the better as multiple perspectives can be cross-referenced to piece together a more accurate picture of events, and thus a potentially stronger case for compensation.
Traffic and city security cameras
These cameras may be stationed at intersections, traffic signals and on nearby buildings. It may happen that the cameras captured the left turn car accident, so it is very important for you to ask for footage if there is any.
Maryland Laws on Left Turns
According to Maryland Transportation Code §21-402, the driver who intends to make the left turn must yield the right of way to other motorists who come from a different direction. The driver must do so when the vehicle is close enough to cause a crash or immediate danger.
Maryland Transportation Code §21-601 states that drivers who start making the left turn at an intersection or crossover must be in the extreme left hand lane, i.e., traffic moving in the same direction.
The most dangerous intersections in Baltimore are:
- West Cold Spring Lane and Jones Falls Expressway
- The intersection of Reisterstown Road and Gwynns Falls Parkway
- Jones Falls Expressway and Northern Parkway
Situations in Which The Left Turn Driver is Not at Fault
We stated that Maryland is at fault state and that according to its law, the driver who attempted the turn and caused the accident is immediately considered guilty. However, there are those situations when the oncoming driver made a traffic violation and caused the crash.
Situations where the fault in a left turn crash is not with the vehicle turning include:
Speeding – It can happen that an oncoming driver is moving too fast and exceeds the speed limit hitting the vehicle attempting to make a turn. The only tricky thing could be proving how fast the speeding car traveled.
Failure to stop and running through the red light – traffic lights and stop signs are there for a reason and should be obeyed by the law. If the ongoing vehicle runs through the red light or doesn’t stop at the sign, it will be liable for the accident.
Unpredictable situations – These are some circumstances that simply can’t be predicted. For example, an animal jumps on the road and the vehicle making the turn tries to slow down to avoid hitting it. Also, weather conditions can sometimes cause many dangerous road situations.
Distracted and Impaired Driving – if the driver moving in the opposite direction violates traffic rules such as distracted driving, aggressive or reckless driving, exceeding the speed limit, or impaired driving, the driver turning won’t be held liable for left turn accidents.
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Car Accident Attorneys
Today’s car accident legal issues are more complex than ever, so hiring the best personal injury attorney with extensive resources is all you need. Dubo Law is a legal firm from Baltimore County that helps people gain compensation in personal injury claims.
Our founder, Neil Dubovsky, is an experienced car accident attorney since 2002 who has seen both sides by working for insurance companies first. He is known for his aggressive fight for his clients. Each accident case is approached with special attention and Dubo Law team provides excellence through hard work, diligence, and commitment.
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