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Duties of a Vehicle Turning Left to Yield to Motorcycles

August 3, 2020 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents | Share

 

Many motorcycle accidents happen when other motorists fail to follow Florida’s right-of-way laws. When drivers are turning left, they have the duty of yielding to oncoming motorcyclists who have the right-of-way.

Duties of a Vehicle Turning Left to Yield to MotorcyclesAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), left-turn accidents account for 36 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents. More than one-half of crossing-path crashes involve left turns.

Understanding Florida’s right-of-way laws can help dispel confusion and keep drivers safer while on the road.

Florida Statute 316.123 applies to everyone on the road. This law does not say who has the right-of-way but rather who must yield, or give up, the right-of-way. This applies to every driver, motorcyclist, bicyclist, pedestrian, and moped rider; each must do everything possible to avoid a crash.

Motorcyclists who are involved in right-of-way accidents commonly suffer injuries which may include herniated disc and neck injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and in some cases even death.

Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. helps victims obtain compensation under Florida’s special laws and protections which apply to motorcycle accident cases. These laws allow victims to recover damages which include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Long and short-term medical expenses
  • Loss of the enjoyment of life

“If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. after seeking medical attention. We represent people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees unless we receive a monetary recovery for you,” said Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

 

Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Lawyer  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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