Failure To Yield Accident Lawyers

Failure to yield accidents occurs when an individual fails to give the road to the vehicle that has the right of way. Merging typically occurs in areas where two roadways cross paths, in which case the vehicle in the merging lane into the direct line of traffic must yield.

Have you or someone that you love been injured in a right of way accident that was caused by another driver?

At O’Connor, Acciani & Levy, our Cincinnati auto accident lawyers have great sympathy for those injured in auto accidents, along with their families and friends, as people close to that individual may suffer emotionally and financially following an injury or loss. Our team has assisted thousands of individuals achieve the maximum compensation for their losses and damages by putting our years of experience, resources, and skills to use for each client.

Failure To Yield Accidents

When negligent, aggressive, or ignorant drivers feel as though they do not need to yield to traffic, accidents often occur as a result. These accidents may be caused in a number of different situations and can range in severity depending on the speed of travel.

Some failure to yield accidents includes:

Following an accident, it is imperative to take photos of the scene and obtain as much information as possible. In many instances, failure to yield accidents occur when the at fault driver strikes the victim, however these can also result when the so called victim strikes the at fault party. Often times insurance agencies will try to take advantage of this confusion, while law enforcement officials also may make mistakes at the accident scene.

Reasons Drivers Fail To Yield

There may be several reasons a driver may fail to yield; in any case, failing to yield is an extremely dangerous action, which is the result of 34,049 accidents out of the total 250,198 that occurred in 2011.

Some reasons drivers fail to yield include:

These actions can all be prevented by paying attention, practicing defensive driving techniques, and also by obeying all traffic laws.

What To Document After A Failure To Yield Accident

After you have been involved in a failure to yield accident, there are a few things that should be collected. These items may be necessary if there have been any injuries and an attorney is needed.

Some documents to obtain following a failure to yield accident include:

It is also imperative not to speak with anyone regarding the accident other than law enforcement officials, and never to admit fault of the accident.

Contact An Established Lawyer Today

After a failure to yield accident the scene may be incredibly hectic, especially if the accident was not your fault and injuries have been sustained. It is always recommended to stay calm and provide as much information as possible regarding the accident.

The Cincinnati personal injury attorneys at O’Connor, Acciani & Levy are here to assist all victims that have been injured due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity. Located in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Northern Kentucky, our team is able to serve throughout the entire state of Ohio and elsewhere needed.

Some of the locations our attorneys serve include, but are not limited to:

To begin exploring your legal options, call (877) 288-3241, or complete the FREE Case Evaluation form at the top of this webpage.