A recent deadly crash in Hinds County claimed the life of one person. The accident happened as the driver of one vehicle was turning left and the vehicles collided at the intersection. This tragic wreck is a somber reminder that many accidents occur at intersections, especially when one vehicle is turning left.
When the driver of a vehicle needs to make a left turn, they must wait to do so until they feel as though they can complete the turn safely. If a driver makes a left turn and their vehicle collides with another vehicle before it completes the turn, they are often found at fault for the accident because they did not yield to traffic. In other words, they did not wait until it was completely safe to make the turn before they attempted to do so.
If you get into an accident while you are making a left turn, do not say anything to anyone that would imply that you feel as though the crash was your fault. There are some situations where a driver who gets into an accident while turning left are not at fault for a collision that occurs while they are turning. For example, if the driver who was traveling straight through the intersection ran a red light, that driver is at fault. Also, it is possible for the driver who was going straight through the intersection to be found at fault if they were speeding. You may even be able to assert that you had determined that it was safe to turn and then something unusual happened while you were making the turn that made you have to slow down or stop before you could complete the turn.
As is the case with any automobile accident, make sure that you call for help right away if you get into a left-turn accident. Gather whatever information you can gather safely at the accident scene, and say as little as you possibly can to the other drivers while communicating respectfully and cooperatively with the police. If you are hurt, and even if you don’t think that you are hurt, it is essential that you get medical help right away. The reason why you must seek prompt medical attention after any automobile accident is so that your doctor can examine you and check you for injuries that may be hidden from view yet still dangerous enough to require treatment. For example, head injuries or injuries that involve internal bleeding are not always visible, nor do people always feel them.
Barrett Law PLLC: Protecting the Interests of Mississippi Automobile Accident Victims
If you or someone that you love got hurt or killed in a left-hand turn accident, you may wonder what to do next. A Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorney can help you recover financially from the crash while you recover from your injuries or help your family through your loss. To learn more, call the Mississippi Automobile Accident Attorneys at Barrett Law PLLC, at 1 (800) 707-9577, to schedule a free consultation.