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When driving on Texas roads, our safety usually depends on the actions and behaviors of other motorists. Like us, they must observe all traffic rules. For example, they must give up the right of way in a pedestrian crossing.
Sadly, some drivers feel they have the absolute right of way. This assumption is dangerous and contributes to considerable cases of fatal traffic accidents. Data from the Insurance Information Institute show that at least 7% of all vehicular crashes in the United States involve failure to yield.
If you or your loved one have been in a similar scenario, you want the best Alief failure to yield accident lawyer fighting for your rights. The validity of your claim means nothing when you do not have the right team to protect your rights. Insurance companies will try to lower or deny claims even when liability and damages are straightforward. In these situations, having a skilled auto accident attorney goes a long way in ensuring you are not duped into blindly accepting their terms.
Failure to yield accidents occur when a motorist fails to give up the right of way to another party when required to by law. Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic at an intersection, pedestrians at a crosswalk, oncoming traffic when pulling out of a parking lot, and of course, at a traffic light. When everyone is in a rush to their destinations, it is critical to watch out for reckless drivers who fail to yield. Below are some common causes of wrecks that our Alief failure to yield accident attorneys frequently deal with:
Drivers who operate vehicles while drunk or otherwise impaired significantly reduce their cognitive functions. Alcohol impairment leads to loss of coordination and proper judgment. As a result, they end up making uninformed decisions that expose them and other road users to catastrophic accidents.
When a driver is angry, their rage may spiral out of control to the point that they become a threat to their safety and that of other motorists. Enraged drivers often cut off other motorists and run red lights. Such reckless behaviors may have fatal consequences.
Speeding is one of the leading causes of failure to yield accidents. Drivers who speed may not see obstructions such as bumps and other debris on time. Similarly, they may not observe traffic lights, thus ending up failing to yield to motorists and pedestrians with the right of way.
Almost every driver has engaged in one form of distraction while driving. It could be eating in the car, using a cell phone, grooming, or even navigating the GPS or entertainment systems in the car. Any second the eyes are taken off the road can turn fatal. Drivers do not see other road users, and therefore end up not yielding the right of way.
Different scenarios may arise from a driver’s failure to yield. Depending on the factors around each case, the aftermath can be chaotic. Common accidents that result from failure to yield are:
At high speeds, these accidents can be fatal. Establishing the cause of a crash requires the input of an experienced Alief failure to yield accident attorney. With their skills, the circumstances of the crash may be evaluated and liability can be established.
Personal injury claims involving failure to yield are oftentimes straightforward. By applying the four elements of negligence, an attorney can prove that:
You must recover evidence to support your side of the story. A dedicated Alief failure to yield accident attorney will go to any length to ensure no stone is left unturned. At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, our team will collaborate with expert witnesses such as accident reconstructionists, speak to eyewitnesses, review CCTV and traffic footage, and compare notes with the investigating officer and their police report. By covering all bases, there will be no room for insurance companies to turn against you, claiming you were responsible for your own injuries.
If you have been hurt in a right of way accident, you are not alone. Contact Lone Star Injury Attorneys to schedule a free consultation with a tenacious Alief failure to yield accident lawyer. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions and handle your case, and we do not collect any fees unless we win your case.
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