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Improper Left-Hand Turns

Published on: September 12, 2019
Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor (2004).

Improper left-hand turns make up a significant and surprising percentage of traffic accidents involving pedestrians: an estimated one in four pedestrian accidents, according to a 2015 study.

These accidents can occur in a few ways, the most common of which – and one which we are making widespread efforts to mitigate – is when a driver at a green light is turning left while a pedestrian, moving parallel, is crossing the street with a “Walk” sign. While both are permitted to move through that area at that time, the driver is typically responsible for yielding if the pedestrian is crossing or immediately prepared to do so.

However, pedestrians also remain responsible for exercising due caution and cannot carelessly enter the pathways of moving vehicles, and negligence can apply to pedestrians, as well. If you were the victim of an accident as a pedestrian due to a driver’s negligence, our experienced injury attorneys will fight for full compensation for your injuries and losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

We are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident. We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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