San Diego U-Turn Accident Lawyer

Even legal driving maneuvers can turn dangerous in a city as busy as San Diego, California. U-turns, in particular, often catch other motorists off guard and can quickly lead to serious collisions. If you or a loved one has been injured in a U-turn accident, you need an attorney who understands the unique challenges these cases present.

At Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers, we know that what seems like a simple driving maneuver can have devastating consequences. Our experienced team is dedicated to protecting your rights, holding negligent drivers accountable, and pursuing the full compensation you deserve.

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How Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a U-Turn Accident in San Diego, CA

Because U-turns are such common maneuvers throughout San Diego, CA, it can be difficult to determine whether a particular instance of one is enough to file a lawsuit against a driver if you are hurt in a crash. But any delay or hesitation in taking action after a crash can have adverse effects on your legal rights and ability to obtain the compensation you deserve.

The dedicated team of San Diego car accident attorneys at Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers treats each of our clients’ cases with care and urgency, and yours will be no exception.

When you hire us, we will:

Advise you of your rights and whether we can help you get compensation from the other driver
Gather all available evidence, including reports, photographs, and videos, to determine whether the U-turn was legal
Review your medical records and other documentation with you so that you understand your case’s value
Handle all communications, filings, and other tasks necessary to initiate and pursue your claim
Engage in settlement talks (or take your case to trial if the other party does not want to settle)

We understand that the process of recovering compensation for your losses after any kind of crash can be difficult and confusing, and we strive to ease that burden by working quickly to get you results, all while keeping you informed throughout the process.

We also offer all prospective clients a free, no-obligation case consultation to discuss their cases with us, so schedule yours today.

Are U-Turns Legal In San Diego?

No statute or ordinance explicitly prohibits drivers from performing U-turns in San Diego. So long as the following conditions are met, a driver may make a U-turn anywhere throughout the city:

Absence Of A No U-Turn Sign

A driver cannot make a U-turn anywhere where a No U-turn sign is clearly present. Typically, these signs are frequently seen on highways and other areas where local planning authorities have determined it is too dangerous to make a U-turn under any circumstances.

Turn From One Leftmost Lane to the Other Leftmost Lane

Even if a U-turn is permitted, a motorist cannot cross over several lanes of traffic to make a U-turn. As such, on a multilane road, a driver planning to make a U-turn must do so from the leftmost lane. Then, upon completing the U-turn, the driver must strive to enter the newest leftmost lane of travel and not cross over multiple lanes in their new direction.

Obey Traffic Signals

Drivers can perform U-turns at places without traffic lights, but if one is present (such as at an intersection), then the driver performing the U-turn must wait until they have a green light (and thus the right of way) to proceed. That includes waiting for a green left-turn arrow, if the signal is equipped with one.

Drivers May Not Proceed When It Is Unsafe

If any combination of conditions or circumstances would make the maneuver unsafe, then a driver cannot perform a U-turn.

For example, a driver should not perform a U-turn in any of the following instances:

When oncoming traffic that has the right of way
When visibility is poor due to weather or inadequate artificial lighting
When a curve or hill obstructs the view of oncoming traffic
At a railroad crossing
On a divided highway

With all of these details in mind, determining whether the driver who performs a U-turn is responsible for any ensuing accident depends on the precise set of factors at play.

Contact Our San Diego U-Turn Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation

It would be wrong to assume that you do not have any rights just because you collided with a driver making a U-turn. Even if it seems like the turn was performed legally, you still deserve to have the facts analyzed by a trained legal mind.

At Pines Salomon Personal Injury Lawyers, we can provide you with an honest and helpful assessment of your case and your right to receive compensation from the other driver. Contact our office today and request a free case evaluation with a San Diego U-turn accident lawyer.