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Does Making a Left Turn Make Me At-Fault in Georgia?

An Atlanta Car Accident Attorney Answers Your Questions about Left Turns

The person taking a left turn in a car accident is usually at fault. When a driver makes a left turn, it’s his responsibility to ensure it is safe to do so; however, there are some circumstances where the driver taking a left turn isn’t at fault. According to an Atlanta car accident attorney, these circumstances are:
  • if an oncoming driver is speeding;
  • if an oncoming driver ran a red light; and
  • if something unexpected happened between the time the driver decided it was safe to take a left turn and when he actually took a left turn.

If you want to prove you were not at fault for an accident when taking a left turn, there must be evidence proving one of the above circumstances. The reason many drivers taking left turns are at fault is because it’s difficult to prove the oncoming driver was going faster than the speed limit. But some intersections have cameras, which could prove the oncoming driver was speeding, and eyewitnesses could also help your case when the oncoming driver ran a red light, or an unexpected event occurred.

For a free legal consultation, call 980-246-2656

Get the Legal Help You Need for an Accident Claim

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation. An Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you build a strong case to prove you were not at fault.

Seek an attorney from Shane Smith Law. They have litigated hundreds of car accident cases in the state of Georgia. Call (980) 246-2656 for a consultation today at the Shane Smith Law.

For more information about your accident, read 10 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Georgia Wreck Case.

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