Nashville Left Turn Accidents
Motor Vehicle Crash Attorneys Serving Nashville and Beyond
Drivers making left turns must always be on the lookout for other cars, traffic, motorcycles, and pedestrians. Many wrecks in the Nashville area occur because one driver makes an illegal left turn or tries to beat a red light by turning left in front of another car. If you were involved in a left turn accident, you may be dealing with physical injuries that require immediate medical treatment. At a minimum, you may be forced to miss a few days from work. However, more significant injuries could take you out of work for an extended period of time. Call our Nashville car accident lawyers to learn how we may be able to assist you following a car wreck. Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz is the largest plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Tennessee, and we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of those injured through no fault of their own.
Tennessee Drivers Must Exercise Caution and Make Safe Left Turns
Nearly 1,000 auto accidents in Davidson County each year are caused by a driver who makes an improper turn, according to data compiled by the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. Section 12.16.160 of the Code of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requires drivers intending to turn left to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. This language mirrors the Tennessee statute regarding turning movements, codified as Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-129. Sometimes, improper left turns are coupled with other driving violations, such as speeding.
Proving Liability After a Left Turn Accident in Nashville
Drivers or passengers injured in an auto accident caused by another driver can recover damages from that person, provided that negligence can be established. A driver can act negligently by taking certain actions, such as making an improper left turn, which result in another person being injured. To establish negligence, the plaintiff must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty to drive safely, breached that duty, and caused him or her to suffer damages as a result. An experienced car wreck lawyer in the Nashville area will understand the importance of immediately investigating an accident in order to identify the support needed to satisfy this burden of proof, which may include contacting witness and preserving evidence.
If you were injured in a left turn accident, you may be entitled to recover compensatory damages pursuant to Tennessee law. These damages are designed to put you in the position you would have been in had the accident not occurred in the first place. For example, if you sought emergency room treatment, underwent x-rays or diagnostic testing, or were referred for physical therapy, you can recover medical bills related to the accident. Surgical costs, medical devices, primary care physician bills, prescriptions, and others may be recovered as well. The same could apply if you suffered a permanent injury that will require future medical treatment. Tennessee law may also allow you to recover fair compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering.
Speak with Our Experienced Tennessee Lawyers About Your Case
If you or a loved one was hurt in a car wreck in the greater Nashville area, call Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. Our Nashville attorneys represent people in Middle Tennessee, and we may be able to fight for your rights as well. Our lawyers also represent people across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky, including in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo, Columbus, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Hayti, and Caruthersville. Call our firm toll-free at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to set up a free consultation with one of our auto accident attorneys. NST is the way to go.
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