LEFT TURN AUTO ACCIDENT LAWYERS IN HUNTSVILLE, AL
Have you been injured in a left-turn accident in Alabama? Left turns are one of the riskiest driving maneuvers and are dangerous for both motorists and pedestrians. If you’ve been injured in a left-turn accident through no fault of your own, our Huntsville and Decatur, Alabama, left-turn accident attorneys at Ferguson & Ferguson can help you with your accident case. We have been successfully representing car accident victims for over 27 years. Call now for your no-obligation, free consultation. Call now. Call 256-534-3435.
Causes of Left Turn Accidents
Some of the most common causes of left-turn accidents include:
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Illegal turns
- Negligence
- Misjudging the speed of an oncoming vehicle
- Miscalculating the gap in traffic
- Inadequate surveillance
- Failure to use proper signals to alert other drivers
- Cutting the corner
- DUI
- Illegal drugs
- Attempting to elude police
Most Common Injuries in Left Turn Accidents
In a left turn collision, people on the right side of the negligent car tend to have more serious injuries than those on the opposite side because the people on the right side, where the impact happens, absorb more force from the crash. Some of the most common injuries seen in left-turn crashes include:
- Head injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries
- Limb injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Wrongful death
Left Turn Accident FAQ’s
Why are left-turn accidents so common?
Left turns require crossing oncoming traffic, and drivers often misjudge speed or distance, fail to yield, or turn without clear visibility.
Who is usually at fault in a left-turn accident?
The driver making the left turn is typically at fault unless the oncoming driver was speeding, running a red light, or otherwise negligent.
What compensation can I recover after a left-turn accident?
Medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, future medical care, and compensation for long-term injuries.
Free Consultation
If you have been injured in any type of motor vehicle accident in Alabama, you need to give the experienced Huntsville personal injury lawyers at Ferguson & Ferguson a call today. Contact our Huntsville and Decatur car accident attorneys at Ferguson & Ferguson today at (256) 534-3435 for a free initial no-obligation consultation. We are here to help you.
Huntsville Office Location:
303 Williams Avenue SW
Suite 321
Huntsville, AL 35801