Is the car making a left turn always at fault in a West Palm Beach left turn accident?

 

A: Florida law says that a car making a left turn must wait until it can safely complete the turn before moving in front of oncoming traffic.  This means that in a West Palm Beach left turn accident, the car making a left turn is nearly always at fault and the driver is liable for injuries caused by the accident. There are some exceptions: 
 
1. The car going straight was speeding.
2. The car going straight ran a red light.
3. When the driver began the left-turn, it was safe. However, something an unexpected event caused the driver to slow down or stop the turn. 
 
Learn more about left turn accidents in the article, "Deadly Left Turns: Your Guide To West Palm Beach Intersection Accidents." If you have questions about compensation for your accident, contact West Palm Beach accident Lawyer Craig Goldenfarb at 800-GOLD-LAW.


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