Driving around Texas has its perks. If you miss a turn, you can often make a U-turn at the next intersection. It is simple and \u2014 when done properly \u2014 completely safe.<\/p>
Unfortunately, some drivers don\u2019t make safe U-turns. When that happens, you could be forced off the road or get stuck in an accident. And suddenly, something that should be easy \u2014 isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been injured in a car accident resulting from someone else\u2019s U-turn, don\u2019t let that accident ruin your life. Call the U-turn accident lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 to get your free consultation today.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
How Our Houston U-turn Accident Lawyers Help You<\/h2>\n
When you\u2019ve been injured in an accident caused by an illegal U-turn, getting the assistance you need can be complicated. Insurance companies will try to pin the blame on you while medical bills keep piling up. You want simple, easy solutions that pay your bills while you focus on recovering your health.<\/p>\n
A lawyer for a U-turn accident will prevent the insurance companies from denying your claim or lowballing you. Your lawyer understands the law and will fight to prove that you have the minimum possible liability in your case. With a Houston U-turn accident lawyer fighting for you, you can release your stress and focus on recovering.<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s at Fault in a U-turn Accident?<\/h2>\n
Texas state law is incredibly sparse when it comes to U-turns. There is only one law in the transportation code<\/a> that refers to U-turns. That law states that the driver of a vehicle must be able to see the road at least 500 feet in each direction when making a U-turn. No other regulations apply specifically to U-turns.<\/p>\n
However, all of the laws in the transportation code that apply to regular turns also apply to U-turns. Thus, just because a driver has good visibility doesn\u2019t mean they have automatically made a legal and safe turn.<\/p>\n
At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we take all applicable laws into account when we determine fault in a U-turn accident<\/a>. We ask questions like:<\/p>\n
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- Did the driver start the U-turn in the left lane?<\/li>\n
- Was the road clear of oncoming traffic before the U-turn?<\/li>\n
- Did the driver yield to traffic as required by law?<\/li>\n
- Did the driver properly signal their intentions?<\/li>\n
- Were there any traffic signs in the area that prohibited U-turns?<\/li>\n
- If the accident happened at a traffic signal, was the signal red or yellow?<\/li>\n
- Was the space too tight to safely make a U-turn?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When an accident occurs during a U-turn, the driver making the U-turn has a presumption of guilt. But this does not always mean they are at fault. If the driver can prove that they had the right of way and the other driver was unsafe, that presumption is negated.<\/p>\n
Liability in Texas<\/h2>\n
Why Get Paid Less When Our Houston U-turn Accident Lawyers Can Get You More?<\/h3>\n
Determining fault in a U-turn accident is complicated, because Texas is a shared liability state. One party may be entirely at fault. But it is also possible that both parties in an accident share some level of liability<\/a>. And this affects the compensation that drivers can receive from the accident.<\/p>\n
If you are in a U-turn accident, even if the other party is at fault, their insurance company will try to pin some of the fault on you. The amount of compensation they must pay you is reduced by however much fault they can place on you (as a percentage of total fault).<\/p>\n
When you are unfamiliar with the legal process, anything you say or do could be taken as an admission of some degree of fault.<\/p>\n
This is why you need an experienced U-turn accident lawyer. Your lawyer for a U-turn accident will prevent you from making mistakes that the insurance companies can use against you.<\/p>\n
Your Houston U-turn accident lawyer also knows how to discover evidence proving that the other party was entirely at fault. Even a few percentage points of fault could cost you thousands of dollars. A U-turn accident attorney from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law can be well worth the contingency fee.<\/p>\n
FAQs for a U-turn Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\n
Complex laws always result in complex questions. We seek to answer all of your questions before you reach for the phone. Here are some of the most common questions we have been asked about U-turn accidents:<\/p>\n
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