Left-Turn Accident Lawyer Fort Worth, TX

How Our Left-Turn Accident Lawyers Help in Fort Worth

We show who failed to yield and what the crash has cost you. Left-turn cases often involve split-second timing, so evidence of speed and signal phase matters.

When you hire us, we:

Obtain the crash report and look for traffic, store, and dashcam video
Check whether the light was a protected arrow or a flashing yellow
Look for signs of speeding or distraction by either driver
Document your injuries and lost income
Handle insurers and go to trial if needed

Who Is at Fault in a Left-Turn Accident?

The left-turning driver is at fault in most cases. Transportation Code §545.152 requires a driver turning left at an intersection, alley, or driveway to yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be an immediate hazard.

The oncoming driver may share fault if they:

Were speeding, making the gap look safe when it was not
Ran a red light or entered on a late yellow
Were looking at a phone
Drove at night without headlights

Texas modified comparative fault splits the blame by percentage. See who is at fault for a car accident for more.

Common Left-Turn Crash Situations

Left turns cross the path of oncoming traffic, which makes them one of the riskier moves a driver makes. Typical situations include:

Turning on a flashing yellow arrow without enough gap
Oncoming traffic hidden behind a large vehicle waiting to turn
Turning out of a shopping center or parking lot across busy lanes
Turning into a crosswalk and striking a pedestrian or cyclist

Most of these become T-bone or angled front crashes. Side impacts can cause head, neck, rib, and pelvic injuries; see our intersection accidents page for related cases.

What to Do After a Left-Turn Crash

Write down the signal you saw and whether it was an arrow, then:

Call 911 and get a police report.
Photograph the signals, lanes, and both cars’ final positions.
Ask nearby stores whether their cameras captured the crash.
See a doctor quickly.
Speak with a lawyer before giving an insurer a recorded statement.

The deadline to sue is generally two years from the crash.

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Fort Worth Left-Turn Accident FAQs

Is the left-turning driver always at fault in Texas?

No. The turning driver must yield, so they are usually at fault, but the oncoming driver can be partly or mostly to blame if they were speeding, ran a red light, or were distracted. A protected green arrow also changes who had the right of way.

Who is at fault for a left-turn crash in a parking lot?

Parking lot crashes are judged by the same basic duty to yield and drive carefully. A driver turning left out of a lot or across a lane must yield to traffic in the through lane. Store cameras often capture these crashes, so ask about footage quickly.

What if I was the driver turning left?

You may still have a claim. If the other driver was speeding, ran a light, or entered on a red, they may carry most of the fault. Texas lets you recover if you are 50% or less responsible, reduced by your share.

How much does a left-turn accident lawyer cost?

Parker Law Firm Injury Lawyers handles left-turn accident cases on a contingency fee. You pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney's fees unless we recover money for you. Our fee will never exceed your recovery, and we explain the exact terms in writing first.