All motorists share the same rules of the road. If just one person neglects these rules, they can seriously injure others. If you have been injured because another motorist failed to yield, you deserve to be compensated for all pain, emotional distress, and financial loss you have suffered. Blackwell Law Firm knows how to help.
We pair injured victims with our expert failure to yield accident attorneys, representing our clients with compassion and working hard to earn maximum compensation and exceptional medical care for their injuries.
Taking the first steps after a failure to yield accident can be difficult. Blackwell Law Firm will guide you every step of the way, providing expert legal counsel to secure your financial and physical recovery.
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Our Experienced Lawyers Will Help with Your Failure To Yield Case
From the outside looking in, the legal process can be intimidating—but an experienced failure to yield attorney will simplify it for you.
Blackwell Law Firm’s attorneys have decades of experience helping motorists in Alabama. We are highly respected by other legal professionals and have been asked to teach legal seminars to other practicing attorneys.
Jeffrey G. Blackwell and Jennifer L. McKown genuinely prioritize your well-being above everything else. Unlike some firms that rarely reach out to their clients, we maintain open lines of communication at all times. We’re always available to support you, tirelessly advocating for your rights and ensuring you receive the medical care you deserve.
Our team isn’t afraid of the courtroom. We prepare every case for trial, only settling out of court when it is in your best interest. Our dedication to our clients has earned Blackwell Law Firm recognition from SuperLawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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What Does It Mean to Fail to Yield the Right of Way?
Alabama traffic laws and on-road signage outline the rules that all motorists must follow to ensure safety on the road. Failure to yield the right of way occurs when drivers disregard these rules and move into traffic when they are not supposed to.
When a driver has the right of way, it’s their turn to proceed into a designated lane. Take a four-way stop as an example: there’s a specific order that all drivers must follow. If someone moves out of turn, they neglect to yield the right of way, which can lead to an accident.
Here are other common cases of failing to yield the right of way:
- Turning left at a red light
- Running through a stop sign or red light
- Ignoring a yield sign
- Failing to yield to pedestrians
Types of Failure to Yield Accidents
Most accidents caused by the failure to yield occur at intersections and can happen for various reasons, including distracted driving, driving under the influence, speeding, and lack of experience. Blackwell Law Firm’s failure to yield lawyers have helped Alabamians navigate the aftermath of all types of failure to yield accidents.
Common causes of failure to yield accidents include:
- Turning into oncoming traffic
- Ignoring red lights
- Failing to yield to pedestrians and cyclists
- Pulling out of driveways and parking spots without looking
- Merging without checking mirrors
- Speeding through signage
Alabama Right of Way Laws
Alabama’s right of way laws bring order to the road. Sadly, these laws are not always followed.
If another motorist’s negligent actions result in your injury, Blackwell Law Firm will fight for you during negotiations and in the courtroom. We are experts in Alabama’s Rules of the Road, including our right of way laws and will leverage this experience to earn you maximum compensation.
Here are the most important right of way laws to remember in Alabama:
- If an emergency vehicle is flashing its lights, they have the right of way.
- Vehicles turning from a private road or driveway must yield to vehicles already on the public road.
- Pedestrians have the right of way when you approach a yield sign.
- If two vehicles are at an intersection without stop signs or red lights, the rightmost vehicle has the right of way. This also applies to intersections with stop signs, when two vehicles approach at the same time.
What Damages Can You Claim After a Failure to Yield Crash?
If another party’s negligence led to your financial loss, physical injury, or emotional distress, you have rights. Blackwell Law Firm is here to protect them. While every case is unique, our failure to yield accident attorneys will evaluate your damages and determine fault to place a proper valuation on your claim.
A successful failure to yield accident claim in Alabama will compensate victims for the following:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and earning capacity
- Physical and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Long-term care
- Wrongful death
Steps to Take Immediately After a Failure to Yield Accident
1) Safety First
Your safety matters after a failure to yield accident. Inspect yourself and passengers for injury. If no one is seriously injured, we recommend moving to a safe location, preferably away from the vehicle and off the road.
2) Call 911
Call 911 in the event of injury, but do not move an injured passenger unless it’s absolutely necessary—such as during a car fire or if the passenger is on the road. Moving someone with a spinal injury can injure them further, potentially causing paralysis.
3) Talk with the Police
Failure to yield accidents must be reported to the police. Police reports are important evidence for filing claims or lawsuits.
4) Collect the Other Party’s Information
Be sure to exchange contact information and vehicle information with the other person involved. If they flee the scene, try to note their license plate, if possible.
5) Document the Crash
Photograph the accident scene to strengthen your claim or lawsuit. You should also seek witnesses and collect their contact information for future support.
6) Contact Your Insurer
Once you have documented the scene, contact your insurance company. Failing to notify your insurer can jeopardize your ability to seek compensation.
We recommend seeking medical care after leaving the crash site. Some injuries take time to develop, and a medical professional can identify these hard-to-spot injuries, such as internal bleeding. Be sure to save a copy of your medical bills, as they can be reimbursed after a successful claim is made.
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Who is at Fault in a Failure to Yield Accident?
When you contact Blackwell Law Firm, we turn an uncertain situation into a clear path to compensation. Our failure to yield accident attorneys will review your case to determine exactly what happened and who should be held responsible. Not all failure to yield accidents are simple—in some cases, multiple parties or a seemingly uninvolved third party can be at fault.
Potential faulty parties include:
- One or multiple motorists: Drivers who ignore signage and neglect the rules of the road are often at fault in a failure to yield accident.
- Municipalities or government agencies: Dangerous road design, missing signage, or incorrect signage can cause accidents, leaving a governing body liable for injuries.
- Manufacturers: Defective vehicle components can make auto manufacturers or parts manufacturers liable for resulting damages.
- Contractors: If a third-party contractor performed road work and failed to clean up debris or remove improper signage, they can be held responsible for failure to yield accidents.
Collecting Evidence to Support Your Claim
Even if another driver was obviously to blame for your accident, you won’t be able to file a claim without solid evidence. To strengthen your case and ensure you receive compensation for your losses, it’s essential to gather the following types of evidence:
- Witness testimony
- Police reports
- Photo and video evidence
- Damage to your vehicle
- Signs of reckless driving, such as skid marks or damaged curbs
- Medical bills
Blackwell Law Firm helps you organize and interpret evidence to strengthen your claim. We have invaluable legal and medical connections, utilizing our resources to secure you the maximum compensation.
Failure to Yield Accidents Involving Pedestrians or Cyclists
On-road signage and crosswalks are designed to protect pedestrians and cyclists. In cities, like Huntsville, our community has worked to construct better areas for pedestrians and cyclists. Drivers must watch for them at all times, especially when they are using a crosswalk.
Distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield frequently result in pedestrian and cyclist injury. Drivers will often be found negligent if they injure pedestrians or cyclists on the road.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim After a Car Accident in Alabama?
Adults in Alabama typically have two years from the date of injury to file a car accident lawsuit. We recommend taking action as soon as possible to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your claim or lawsuit.
Children cannot file lawsuits by themselves until they turn 19 years old. This means that anyone who experienced an injury during childhood has a two-year window starting from their 19th birthday to file a lawsuit seeking damages.
A parent or guardian can bring a claim on behalf of their child. This is preferable to waiting until the age of 19, as cases are usually stronger when filed shortly after an accident occurs.
Our Lawyers Will Guide You Through Your Failure To Yield Case From Start to Finish
Some law firms churn and burn cases, failing to give clients the attention they deserve. At Blackwell Law Firm, we take a different, more personalized approach.
Many lawyers are advertising experts, but few are true legal experts. While they see dollar signs, we see people. Blackwell Law Firms helps injured people restore their futures by securing them maximum compensation for their injuries. By alleviating financial and legal complexities, we provide you with options during a challenging time.
When you speak with a failure to yield accident attorney, you connect with someone who is on your side from start to finish. We want to hear your story and deliver the legal preparation, dedication, and experience you deserve.
Why Choose Blackwell Law Firm for Failure To Yield
We devote 100% of our time to your case and well-being after a failure to yield accident. Our commitment to injured Alabamians has earned our attorneys recognition from The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, SuperLawyers, and The Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Our team has extensive experience trying failure to yield accident claims in Alabama courts. Many lawyers deliberately choose to settle their cases out of court, but we aren’t like those lawyers. We always prepare for trial and strive to earn you the maximum compensation possible. We only settle if it is in your best financial interest.
Contact Blackwell Law Firm for Help with a Failure To Yield in Huntsville, AL
Blackwell Law Firm is your #1 advocate after you’ve been injured in a failure to yield accident. The legal system may seem complex, but we guide you through this system to earn you maximum compensation for your injuries.
When you speak with one of our failure to yield attorneys, you speak with someone experienced in preparing and presenting these cases at trial. Our team is well-known throughout Alabama for delivering the results our clients deserve. We are here for you in the courtroom and in the hospital, working hard to earn you proper compensation and medical care.
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Failure To Yield FAQ
1) Do pedestrians ever have to yield to vehicles?
Pedestrians must yield when they walk outside of a crosswalk, in front of a “do not walk” sign, or when an emergency vehicle is approaching.
2) How do insurance companies try to deny failure to yield claims?
Insurance companies’ most common tactics for denying a failure to yield claim include disputing liability, pointing to pre-existing health conditions, arguing for insufficient evidence, and downplaying the need for future medical care.
3) Can a passenger file a claim after a failure to yield crash?
Yes, a passenger can file a claim through the at-fault driver’s insurance.
4) What if the at-fault driver was uninsured?
If the at-fault driver is uninsured, you can file a claim through uninsured motorist (UM) insurance or file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
5) Is it worth hiring a lawyer for a minor failure to yield accident?
Yes, it is worth hiring a lawyer for even minor failure to yield accidents. The negligent party may try to sue you or your insurer may try to devalue your claim if you do not have legal representation.
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