Left Turn Accident Attorneys in Decatur 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. Did you know that left-turn accidents are common in Huntsville and Decatur, Alabama. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, left-hand turns play a role in 22.2 percent of all accidents at intersections. 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 represented car accident victims for over 27 years. Call now for your no obligation, free consultation. We offer Alabamas only lowest fee guarantee. 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 through an intersection to beat a light
• Belief other driver will slow down to allow you to turn
• Thinking other driver will turn before entering interesection (turn signal)
• A driver turning into a blind spot
• 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

Why Are Left Turns Dangerous?

Left hand turns are dangerous for a number of reasons:

• Require crossing at least one lane of traffic
• Require the driver to estimate the distance of the intersection and how long it will take to turn
• Judgement calls on other cars speed and distance
• Obstructed view when making turn

Determining Fault in Left Turn Accidents in Alabama

The driver making the turn is usually at fault in a left turn accident. In Alabama, vehicles turning left must wait until they can safely complete the turn before entering the intersection, unless they hae a left turn arrow. Sometimes the other driver is at fault even if you are making a left turn. The other driver is at fault if they do the follwoing:

• The driver making a left has the right of way only on a green arrow
• The other driver runs a stop sign or through red light
• Other driving speeding, drunk or using phone(contributory negligence)
• Intervening cause of the accident

Most Common Injuries in 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

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

Decatur Office Location:
211 Oak Street Northeast
Decatur, AL 35601

Our auto accident attorneys serve every city and county in the State of Alabama.