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Though making a left turn on the road may seem like just another mundane aspect of driving, it is worth noting that left turns are much more likely to result in auto accidents than right turns. If you were injured in a left-turn accident at no fault of your own, you are likely entitled to compensation from the at-fault party.
The left-turn accident attorneys at Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. are ready to help. From negotiating with insurers to arguing in court on your behalf, we are ready to fight for you. Call us today for a free consultation with an experienced Norcross left-turn accident attorney.
Yes, left-turn accidents are much more common than those involving right-turns. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), left turns are involved in over one out of every five auto accidents. Of those that occur at intersections, over 60 percent involved left turns. By contrast, right turns are involved in only 1.2 percent of all accidents and in 3.1 percent of those that occur at intersections.
There are many factors unique to left turns that make them more likely to result in an accident. These include:
Many other factors can also lead to accidents, including those involving left turns. For example, intoxicated driving, drowsy driving, and aggressive driving all increase the risk of causing a left-turn accident.
Like injuries sustained in any traffic accident, left-turn accident injuries can range from mildly painful to life-threatening. Common injuries sustained by victims of left-turn accidents include:
Even if you think your injuries are minor, you should always see a doctor after an auto accident. Many injuries will not appear until some time has passed after the accident. Your doctor will be able to detect and treat those injuries before complications arise. Further, the medical records they create will serve as essential evidence in your case.
Yes. In Georgia, the governing statute of limitations gives victims two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation from an at-fault party.
Though most car accident cases are settled before they are ever argued in front of a judge or jury, it is still very important that you meet this deadline. Failure to do so nearly always results in your case being dismissed in court and destroys your leverage when negotiating an out-of-court settlement with the at-fault party’s insurers.
A personal injury attorney can make sure your case is not compromised by missed deadlines. Call Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer today.
Your personal injury case starts as soon as you are injured by someone else’s negligence. Therefore, though it is natural to feel shocked and disoriented in the aftermath of a car accident, there are some basic steps you should take early on to protect your right to compensation for your injuries. Take the following steps after being injured in a left-turn accident:
Immediately report the accident or have someone else do so for you. If needed, emergency responders will start evaluating and treating serious injuries while at the site of the accident. Further, police dispatched to the scene will document the accident in an official report. These reports normally contain a preliminary assessment of fault for the crash and can serve as important evidence down the road.
Identify all other drivers involved in the crash. Collect their names, contact information, driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, insurer names, and insurance policy numbers. Also, identify any witnesses to the accident and gather their contact information.
If you can, document the scene yourself using photographs, videos, and notes. Make sure you get footage of injuries, vehicle damage, road conditions, inclement weather, signs of intoxicated driving, and anything else that may help prove fault.
If you are not treated by first responders at the scene, you should have your injuries evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will give insurers room to argue that your injuries were not severe or that you were harmed in a separate incident. Further, the treatment records your doctors create will be used to calculate the compensation you are owed.
In many cases, an at-fault party’s insurer will contact victims soon after the crash. When they receive these calls, victims often admit fault, provide recorded statements, and accept lowball settlement offers before speaking to an attorney. This is a mistake. Do not fall prey to unscrupulous insurers. An attorney can make sure you know your rights and are not taken advantage of.
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If you were injured in a left-turn collision through no fault of your own, you should bring your case to an attorney as soon as possible. The Norcross personal injury attorneys at Kevin A. Adamson, P.C. are a phone call away. Our legal team is ready to evaluate your case, explain your options, and fight for you. Call today for a free consultation with a Norcross-experienced left-turn accident lawyer.