In a horrific accident that recently occurred in Valley Stream, a young girl was killed and her sister critically injured after crashing into a car that made a U-turn in front of them.
U-turns are among the most dangerous maneuvers a car can make. A driver making a U-turn must make sure it can be done safely and that their vehicle in in a position where it is legally allowed—such as an intersection with a light and no sign indicating “No U-turns.” Much more dangerous are U-turns in the middle of the road, on narrow streets and at intersections without lights. Most dangerous are U-turns on curved and steep roads—in fact U-turns are prohibited by New York law at a curve or on an incline where the vehicle can’t be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction within five hundred feet.
The dangers of U-turns are even greater when a large vehicle, such as tractor trailers make U-turns. In fact, the dangers are so well documented that most truck companies prohibit their drivers from making U-turns on public roadways.
Accidents involving cars making U-turns are often serious and may result in severe injuries, including:
Were you or a family member seriously injured in an accident because someone made an unsafe U-turn? Our Long Island car accident lawyers can help you understand your legal rights and options. We have helped numerous clients throughout Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan get the compensation they deserve for their injuries, including
Contact us for a free consultation. There is no obligation and never a fee—you only pay when we get you a settlement or verdict.
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