Failure to yield accidents are some of the most common causes of fatalities at intersections, based on statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Negligent drivers who fail to yield create dangerous conditions on the roadway.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from this type of negligent collision, your family should not have to shoulder the burden of treatment costs and damages. You have a right to recover an award for the financial and emotional harm you face.
Let an Atlanta failure to yield accident lawyer go to work on your case. Our team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, works to help victims of negligence like you fight for the compensation they deserve. Call (844) 730-0233 to set up a free consultation today.
How Failure to Yield Collisions Occur
Georgia outlines yielding to oncoming traffic in its statutes regarding the right of way. O.C.G.A. § 40-6-72 states that when drivers come to a stop or yield sign, they must yield to vehicles approaching the roadway that are close enough to present “an immediate hazard,” before proceeding.
When a stop sign is present, this law requires drivers to come to a complete stop and wait for the road to clear before entering. Drivers must also abide by the rules regarding who has the right of way at intersections, when applicable. Alternately, yield signs indicate that drivers must slow to a reasonable speed or stop as safety allows, before continuing onto a roadway.
Accidents can occur when drivers ignore these traffic signals and head out into oncoming traffic before it is safe to do so. This may happen if a driver is in a hurry, misjudges the speed of oncoming traffic, or fails to check their surroundings before turning or merging.
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The Dangers of Failing to Yield
As implied, failing to abide by this statute can put drivers in danger for several reasons. Oncoming vehicles may not have enough time to slow down and avoid a crash if a driver misjudges the amount of time they have to:
- Complete a turn.
- Cross an intersection.
- Merge into a new lane.
For this reason, many failure to yield accidents occur at intersections, resulting in some of the most devastating damages. These collisions often lead to severe injuries, since oncoming drivers are likely traveling at or above the speed limit at the time of impact. T-bone accidents—in which the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another—are common under these circumstances.
Failure to yield at crosswalks and intersections can also lead to accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. O.C.G.A. Code § 40-6-77 states that drivers who cause harm to law-abiding cyclists or pedestrians by violating the right of way are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines.
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Filing a Failure to Yield Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit
When you suffer injuries in a vehicle collision, your first option is to prepare an insurance claim and attempt to settle out of court. This involves documenting your injuries and associated losses, including vehicle repairs, time missed from work, and any future damages you face, such as:
- Ongoing physical therapy and treatments
- Continued use of medications
- Reduced earning capacity
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
Calculating and proving all your future losses to an insurer can be difficult. That is why many choose to hire an attorney even for out-of-court settlements. A lawyer can help you estimate these costs, support them with evidence, and negotiate with the insurance company. In the event you cannot reach an agreement for a fair settlement, the attorney can then take your case to court.
The attorneys at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, do not shy away from negotiations, whether with another driver’s insurer or legal defense team. Our firm takes on even the toughest cases to help our clients secure just compensation. Contact our firm to learn how an Atlanta failure to yield lawyer may be able to help you.
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The Cost of Hiring a Car Accident Attorney
You may wonder if hiring an attorney for your personal injury case is worth the cost, especially when you are already facing expenses for your injuries and losses. What you might not know is that some personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency-fee-basis and offer free consultations for your initial meeting.
Operating on contingency means the attorney’s payment is contingent upon winning your case. When you hire a lawyer with this agreement, you owe nothing if they do not secure an award on your behalf. When coupled with a free initial case review, a contingency fee means you can hire a personal injury lawyer at little to no risk to you, and still get help:
- Determining who is responsible for your damages
- Collecting relevant evidence to prove your claim
- Identifying laws that pertain to the case and support your right to an award
- Estimating the total value of your losses and injuries
- Negotiating for a reasonable settlement
- Filing a personal injury lawsuit if you cannot agree on a reasonable settlement
If you do win your case, you will then pay your attorney a pre-determined percentage of the award. You can work out this percentage with the law firm before officially handing over your case.
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Get Help from an Atlanta Failure to Yield Accident Lawyer
At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we offer our services based on contingency. We do not back down from difficult cases, and we are ready to fight on our clients’ behalf for the awards they deserve. We also offer a complimentary case review that can give you some insight into how we might be able to help.
No matter how complex your case may be, you should not have to fight for compensation alone. If you hire us, our team can tackle each step of the claims process, from calculating your losses to negotiating with the insurer. If necessary, we can fight to prove your case in court.
Contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (844) 730-0233 to schedule a complimentary consultation for your case.
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