According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), failure to yield the right-of-way in traffic is the fourth leading cause of car accidents. If you or your loved one has suffered injuries or property damage because another driver failed to yield the right-of-way, you could be eligible to receive compensation for your losses.
A St. Petersburg failure to yield accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, may be able to help you. Our team can investigate the accident, advise you for recovering damages, and manage your claims so you can focus on recovery. Call us at (844) 730-0233 to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Yielding Traffic Laws in Florida
The state of Florida has a variety of laws in place to regulate the right-of-way and yielding requirements in traffic situations. Florida Statutes § 316.121 states:
- Drivers of vehicles approaching an intersection must yield right-of-way to vehicles that are in the intersection.
- If two drivers arrive at an intersection at the same time, right-of-way goes to the driver on the right.
These are just a couple of the regulations in Florida. Stop signs, yield signs, traffic lights, and other traffic control devices may be in place to indicate who has the right-of-way and who should yield. Drivers should also yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Some failure to yield accidents occur when drivers make a turn at an intersection, but there are some other right-of-way situations that can lead to accidents, including the failure to yield to:
- To a pedestrian
- To a bicyclist
- To a motorcyclist
- To an emergency vehicle
- To merging vehicles
- To traffic signs
- In a private driveway or entrance
- In a parking lot
Ignorance, simple error, driving under the influence, distracted driving, speeding, and a variety of other factors could all be reasons why a driver fails to yield and causes an accident.
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Legal Options After a Failure to Yield Accident
You have two main recourses to recover compensation for your losses when you suffer in an accident caused by another driver’s failure to yield:
- File an insurance claim. You can seek compensation from the negligent driver’s insurance company for property damage. In Florida, carrying personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is mandatory for all drivers, which means you can file a claim with your own insurance company for your medical bills. It can sometimes be difficult to recover enough or any compensation from insurance providers, because they want to protect their own financial interests, but an attorney could help you by reviewing insurance policies and negotiating with insurance providers for you to receive compensation.
- File a personal injury lawsuit. If you suffer a serious injury in a car accident, Florida law allows you to go outside of insurance claims and file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver for compensation. Obtaining payment this way requires proving the other driver’s liability for the accident. Florida follows a comparative negligence law, Florida Statutes § 768.81, in determining liability. Each person involved in an incident is responsible for their portion of fault. For example, if you are 20% at fault for the failure to yield accident because you were speeding, you would receive only 80% of the damage award.
A St. Petersburg failure to yield accident lawyer and the rest of the team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC can investigate an accident and review state traffic codes to determine who had the legal right-of-way and which driver should have yielded to prevent the car accident. Contact us today to start getting help.
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Recoverable Losses
Possible economic and non-economic losses you may be able to recover for a car accident that were not your fault in Florida include:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage costs
- Funeral expenses for loved one
- Loss of earnings
- Mental pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
Receiving awards after failure to yield accident can prevent you from suffering further by easing your financial burden. You should not have to pay the costs of an accident caused by someone else.
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The Statute of Limitations May Affect Your Case
A statute of limitations is a state law that designates when you may pursue legal action for a wrongful event. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Florida is four years and for wrongful death cases is two years.
In most cases, it is difficult to recover any damages after this time limit. However, there can be exceptions, so you might want to consult a St. Petersburg failure to yield accident lawyer to learn more about your legal options.
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The Team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC Is Here for You
Trusting your case to the team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, means that you can focus on recovery while we focus on fighting for the compensation you deserve. To help you after a failure to yield accident, our team can:
- Obtain and review police reports
- Gather photos, video surveillance, witness statements, and other evidence
- Review state law regarding yield and right-of-way requirements in your situation
- Negotiate with insurance providers
- File a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf
- Identify what damages you may be able to recover
- Manage all necessary communication and documentation
Our St. Petersburg failure to yield accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you. You can call us today at (844) 730-0233 to schedule a free consultation, and you will never owe us anything unless we can recover compensation for you.
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