St. Petersburg Left-Turn Accidents Lawyer
Making a left-hand turn can be challenging anywhere, but due to the extra traffic, left turns can be more dangerous in busy cities like St Petersburg, Florida.
Have you been injured by someone making a left turn in or around St. Petersburg, Florida? Our St. Petersburg left turn accident lawyers at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers have experience representing car accident victims injured by left turns and helping them get the compensation they deserve.
Call our Florida law office in St. Petersburg today at (727) 591-3354 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our experienced personal injury attorneys. Working with us is affordable because our contingency fee structure means you don’t pay unless we win your case.
How Can Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers Help You After a Left-Turn Accident in St. Petersburg, FL?
Our St. Petersburg personal injury law firm has represented and successfully fought for injured victims for over 65 years. Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers has earned a well-deserved reputation for assisting clients who need help after an accident. We’ve fought hard for all our clients and we’ll work just as hard for you.
Accident injuries are expensive and time-consuming. Both will make recuperation more challenging. A St. Petersburg car accident attorney take care of the legal side so you can concentrate on recovery. When you hand your case to Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we’ll pursue compensation for you that will help with your recovery and your financial future.
Hiring our St. Petersburg car accident lawyers to handle your left-turn accident means that we’ll take care of your case from start to finish, including:
- Accident investigation
- Developing a legal strategy
- Claim filing
- Negotiating for maximum settlement
- Keeping you involved through regular updates
- If necessary, representing you in court
We know how insurance companies work and we understand the process for claims. We won’t settle for less than your claim is worth.
Contact us to learn more about how our St. Petersburg left-turn accident attorneys can help. Your consultation is free, so you have nothing to lose by calling today.
How Prevalent Are Left-Turn Accidents in St. Petersburg, Florida?
Left-turn accidents are the top cause of accidents in Florida, followed by collisions from one side.
Left-turn accidents can even occur at dedicated turn lanes with a light. Drivers know there won’t be any oncoming motor vehicle traffic with a dedicated green arrow, so they proceed quickly without checking for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Because of their size and reduced visibility at intersections, larger vehicles such as SUVs or pickup trucks are more likely to hit pedestrians when making a turn. In a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), SUVs have a 23% greater chance of striking a pedestrian, and pickups have a 42% greater chance of a pedestrian accident.
What Causes Left-Turn Accidents and Makes Them So Dangerous?
Left turns require more care during execution because it’s necessary to cross at least one lane of opposing traffic. There are a number of other reasons turning left can be more dangerous:
- It’s easy to misjudge the speed of a vehicle turning right while the driver turns left; this can lead to a T-bone accident
- A “blind turn” can result from an obstacle that prevents a clear view of any oncoming traffic
- A driver trying to get through a yellow light may speed up and risk an accident with another driver
- A driver behind the one making the left may be unprepared for the brake, causing a rear-end or other collision
- Left-turning vehicles in the opposite direction could obstruct a driver’s view of another oncoming vehicle.
Drivers must also pay attention to the surroundings so unsuspecting pedestrians and bicyclists aren’t involved when turning left. Florida law requires that vehicles stop for pedestrians crossing the road, no matter where the turn takes place; the driver must stop for pedestrians, even halfway through an intersection.
What Types of Injuries Can Occur From a Left-Turn Accident In St. Petersburg, FL?
Like any vehicular accident, a left-turn accident can result in:
- Bone fractures
- Cuts, bruises
- Soft tissue damage, i.e., tendons and ligaments
- Neck and spine damage
- Head injuries, including brain injuries
- Burns
These are just some of the injuries you may be facing after a left-turn accident. Our St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers are ready to help you handle your case and get you the compensation you need to recuperate.
Other Common Auto Accidents in St. Petersburg
Call Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers if you or a loved one have injuries from a left-turn accident around Pinellas County. You may be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, as well as pain and suffering. We’ll work hard to get you the compensation you need. Learn more by scheduling a free consultation with an experienced St. Petersburg Left-Turn Accidents Lawyer.
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