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(877) 880-4090Utah traffic laws and regulations are designed to protect everyone on the road. There are guidelines that specify when a driver must yield on a highway, a roadway, or an intersection. When drivers violate right-of-way rules, they place themselves and everyone around them at risk of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident due to another driver failing to yield, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and other damages. Our experienced personal injury lawyers at Fielding Law are here to help. We have decades of experience in handling all types of car accident claims and know what is needed to build a solid case on your behalf so you can recover maximum compensation for your losses.
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Most people are familiar with the terms “right-of-way” and “failure to yield,” but what do they mean? Right-of-way rules govern who has the right to proceed first in traffic. If there weren’t some sort of order directing people when to proceed through traffic, Utah’s roadways would be complete chaos.
In some driving situations, such as when a yield sign is present, drivers must let other motorists proceed through an intersection ahead of them. At other times, perhaps when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers must wait until the intersection is clear before proceeding. Both scenarios are examples of yielding the right-of-way.
A failure-to-yield collision occurs when one or more motorists fail to obey the laws regarding who has the right to proceed first at an intersection, enter certain roadways, or merge into traffic. Drivers who either intentionally or unintentionally fail to follow right-of-way laws put themselves and others in danger of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.
Utah has several right-of-way laws in place to help prevent car accidents caused by drivers who failed to yield. Right-of-way rules are unique because the law never really states who has the right-of-way – instead, it states when the right-of-way must be yielded. These laws not only help determine who has the right-of-way at intersections and other roadways, but they also establish the duty a driver has towards pedestrians and cyclists sharing the roadway with them.
Utah’s right-of-way laws regarding intersections, merging, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles are in place to prevent accidents. Sadly, failure to yield has led to many collisions.
A controlled intersection is one with traffic signals, yield signs, or stop signs. Drivers must obey traffic lights and signage at these intersections. A safe driver will look before entering a controlled intersection even if he or she has the right-of-way, not just assuming the roadway is clear.
An uncontrolled intersection is one that does not have a traffic light or signal. Drivers should treat these types of intersections as four-way stops and yield the right-of-way to the driver who arrived first. If two motorists arrive at the intersection at about the same time, then the driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right.
A driver who is on an acceleration ramp and merging onto the highway or interstate must yield the right-of-way to existing traffic. Drivers who are on the highway or interstate and in the lane that drivers are merging into should try to switch lanes or adjust their speed to allow new traffic to merge safely. Failure-to-yield accidents can be avoided when all drivers are aware of the rules of the road and work together to obey them and drive safely.
Drivers must always be alert to pedestrians who are crossing the street and yield to them. This applies whether or not the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. If the traffic light turns green while someone is in the crosswalk, the driver must wait until he or she has safely passed before proceeding.
Visually impaired pedestrians, identified by the use of a cane or guide dog, always have the legal right-of-way. A driver must come to a complete stop at a school crossing when anyone is in the crosswalk, and a motorist must never pass another vehicle waiting for pedestrians to cross.
Emergency vehicles should always be given the right-of-way when their sirens and lights are activated. This applies to:
Failure to yield is one of the most common causes of car accidents in Utah. There are various reasons why a failure-to-yield accident may occur, including:
If you were harmed due to another driver’s failure to yield, you shouldn’t have to pay the price for another driver’s negligence. The compassionate lawyers at Fielding Law are here to help. Contact a member of our legal team today to start seeking justice.
If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident due to another driver’s failure to yield, you may be debating whether to file a claim with your insurance company on your own or hire a lawyer. There are many benefits to having a trusted failure-to-yield accident attorney representing you.
Liability in failure-to-yield accidents can be difficult to prove; who may be held liable will vary depending on the circumstances of the collision. An experienced failure-to-yield accident attorney will be able to investigate the cause of the crash, gather evidence, determine fault, and negotiate a just and fair settlement on your behalf.
The initial settlement that insurance companies offer accident victims is often far less than the claim is actually worth. When you have a failure-to-yield accident lawyer on your side, you can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are not being taken advantage of by a greedy insurance company.
The lawyers of Fielding Law are skilled negotiators, and the majority of failure-to-yield accident cases are handled out of court. However, if a fair settlement amount can be reached, our attorneys are ready to file a personal injury claim and present the case before a judge if that is what is needed to obtain fair compensation for our clients.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or a fatality from an accident involving another driver’s failure to yield, learn how the personal injury attorneys at Fielding Law can help. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other damages.
At Fielding Law, we understand that failure-to-yield vehicle accidents are stressful, sometimes affecting victims physically, emotionally, and financially. Our goal is to make the recovery process as easy as possible for our clients. Our lawyers will answer any questions you have, keep you updated as to the status of your claim, and ensure you receive maximum possible compensation.
Schedule a free consultation with a member of our experienced legal team today. Contact us at 877-880-4090 or CLICK HERE to start a free case review.