Each day hundreds of motorists get behind the wheel and each and every one of them is expected to follow the rules of the road. Under Article 9 of the Arizona state legislature the right of way laws are thoroughly explained, but unfortunately these laws are broken nearly every single day. Failure to yield is the process in which one vehicle fails to yield the right of way to the other vehicle. Failing to yield the right of way can be dangerous and oftentimes leads to car crashes. In the state of Arizona more than 103,000 car collisions were reported throughout the state of which more than 33,000 were injury crashes. Additionally, more than 70,000 accidents involved collisions with two or more vehicles rather than with a fixed-object such as a pole or tree. Approximately 7,405 crashes were reportedly caused by the failure to yield the right of way. Side-impact collisions are a common type of accident caused by the failure to yield the right of way, if the drivers were speeding it could lead to serious personal injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way, the victim may be entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and more. For a free evaluation of your accident incident, fill out the FREE CASE REVIEW form to your right its 100% FREE and strictly confidential.
Failure to Yield Laws
The laws for yielding vary by state and not only include failing to yield to other drivers, but also to pedestrians and bicyclists. According to Arizona laws, drivers should adhere to the following guidelines:
- Two vehicles at an intersection. When two vehicles enter or approach the same intersection from different streets at the same time, the driver on the left should yield the right of way to driver on the right. The only exception is when a driver is entering the highway and when the vehicle on the left is travelling on a continuing street, and the one on the right is at a road that ends such as it happens when entering the freeway.
- Vehicle Turning Left At Intersection. When a driver intends to turn left at an intersection, they must yield the right of way to any vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction and that is close to, or within, that intersection and poses a hazard.
- Intersection Entrance. When a vehicle is at an entrance intersection, the driver with a stop sign must yield to all incoming vehicles that are not required to stop within the intersection.
These rules must be adhered to so that all persons are safe when traveling through intersections as failing to yield could cause a deadly collision. Although its against the law to not yield properly and can result in a fine and license point deductions this type of problem is an unfortunate, but common occurrence. Some customary reasons why a driver may fail to yield include:
It is important for all drivers to practice defensive driving techniques when they find themselves in hazardous situations at intersections, it could help prevent a car crash from happening.
Move Over Arizona Law
In late 2005, the Move Over law was added to the state legislature in an effort to decrease the number of emergency personnel being injured while tending to emergencies. When a driver is on a highway with two or more lanes going in the same direction they must yield the right of way to stopped emergency vehicles by moving into an adjacent lane away from the emergency vehicle. If the driver cannot maneuver out of their current lane they must reduce their speed and proceed with caution. It is important to note that drivers must also yield the right of way to emergency vehicles coming up behind them or approaching them. Drivers should safely move out of the way to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. Drivers must also yield to vehicles that are part of a funeral procession being led by a a funeral escort vehicle or a military procession by led by a military escort.
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At Phillips Law Group we believe that all drivers should follows and rules of the road and that those who break the law should be held responsible for their actions. If you or a loved has been injured in a failure to yield accident, the victim may be entitled to make a claim against the party at fault. Our law firm is dedicated to helping accident injury victims get the compensation they deserve and we have been assisting clients throughout the state of Arizona for many years. Our base office is located in Phoenix, Arizona but we also proudly serve the following areas:
- Mesa
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and the surrounding city neighborhoods. To find out how we can help you fight for your rights, call 602-222-2222 for a free, no-obligation consultation about your accident injuries with one of our knowledgeable car accident lawyers. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you prefer to reach us online, fill out the FREE CASE REVIEW form at the top right hand corner of this page and one of our lawyers will review your claim right away.
Failure-to-Yield Collisions
All drivers have an obligation to know and obey traffic laws and regulations. Right-of-way laws specify when a driver needs to yield to others on the roadway. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists can be injured when motorists fail to yield the right-of-way, and failure-to-yield accidents are unfortunately fairly common.
The Insurance Information Institute reported that failure-to-yield accidents are one of the top causes of all fatal crashes. Common driving scenarios where drivers fail to yield include uncontrolled four-way stops, crosswalks and pedestrians, stop signs and yield signs, left turns, three-way intersections, and more.
Have you or someone you love been injured or killed due to another driver failing to yield? If so, the car accident lawyers at Phillips Law Group may be able to help you recover compensation for your losses.
Our law firm has over 25 years of experience and we have helped our clients recover over $1 billion in damages. Contact a member of our legal team today to schedule a free case review if you’ve experienced a failure-to-yield accident. An initial consultation with our failure-to-yield accident lawyers is 100 percent free and completely confidential.
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When a driver fails to yield and causes an accident due to negligence, serious injuries and fatalities may occur. The reckless driver may be liable for damages and could have to compensate injured victims if litigation is initiated. The auto accident lawyers at Phillips Law Group will evaluate your claim during a free consultation to determine if legal action is right for you. Call to get started today.
Failure to Yield Claims
If you have been in a car crash because of a failure to yield driver, you may be able to submit a claim against the owner of the other vehicle and the other driver for:
- Lost wages
- Cost of care
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
Types of Failure to Yield Accidents
Here are six examples of a failure to yield:
- Not stopping at a stop sign and driving into traffic before oncoming vehicles in the surrounding area have passed through the intersection.
- Not yielding for emergency vehicles when they are engaged in emergency procedures.
- Not yielding when merging onto a highway.
- Not yielding at a flashing red or yellow light.
- Not yielding when a bicyclist has the right of way.
- Not yielding to a pedestrian when they have right of way in a crosswalk.
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