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If you have been injured in a U-turn accident in... <a href=\"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/u-turn-accident-fault\/\">Read More<\/a>","datePublished":"2021-08-27","dateModified":"2026-01-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/author\/tadchiev\/#Person","name":"Boris Tadchiev","url":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/author\/tadchiev\/","identifier":21,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/296d35eb71518533def51b6d0c974158bdbba051ad350bf623144efaec0e234b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/296d35eb71518533def51b6d0c974158bdbba051ad350bf623144efaec0e234b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/logo.png","width":367,"height":99}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/u-turn-accident-fault.png","url":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/u-turn-accident-fault.png","height":1000,"width":2240},"url":"https:\/\/tadchievlaw.com\/u-turn-accident-fault\/","about":["Car Accident"],"wordCount":638,"articleBody":"Although U-turn accidents typically occur at lower speeds than many other kinds of motor vehicle accidents, these crashes can lead to serious injuries for accident victims, especially pedestrians and cyclists.If you have been injured in a U-turn accident in Queens, you may wonder whether the driver making the U-turn can be held liable for the crash. You\u2019ll turn first to your own no-fault insurance to cover your initial medical expenses. If your injuries are serious, you may also be eligible to seek compensation from the at-fault driver.Why Are U-Turns So Dangerous?U-turns often involve stopping in an active traffic lane and turning in the opposite direction in front of oncoming vehicles.U-turns are prohibited in business districts and school zones in New York City and where NO U-TURN signs are posted. They are prohibited at many intersections with two-way traffic.Even where legal, U-turns require a driver to check for oncoming traffic going in the opposite direction, right-turning traffic coming from the perpendicular direction, and pedestrians or cyclists in the crosswalk.Missing any of these potential obstructions can lead to a serious accident.Common Causes of U-Turn AccidentsFrequent causes of U-turn accidents in Queens, NY include:Making an illegal U-turnAttempting a U-turn near the top of a hill or curve where approaching drivers cannot see your vehicleAttempting a U-turn from street parkingAttempting a U-turn from a middle turning laneFailing to observe oncoming traffic or pedestrians in the intersectionFailing to yield to oncoming traffic with the right of wayMaking a U-turn with obstructed viewsSix Common U-Turn Accident TypesThe six most common kinds of U-turn accident types include:T-bone accidents, where the side of the vehicle making the U-turn is struck by an oncoming vehicle proceedingSideswipe accidents, where the vehicle making the U-turn cannot or does not keep the turn tight, swiping the side of another vehicle in an adjacent lane while completing the turnRear-end accidents, which may occur when the driver making the U-turn immediately stops after completing the turn and is hit by a vehicle coming up from behindHead-on collisions, which happen when a driver making a U-turn pulls out in front of oncoming trafficPedestrian\u00a0and bicycle accidents, which happen when a driver fails to spot the pedestrian or cyclist before starting their turn.Who Is at Fault in a U-Turn Collision?In most cases, the driver making the U-turn will be found responsible for the accident. A driver making a U-turn on a limited-access expressway that causes an accident will be at fault because U-turns are prohibited on N.Y. expressways.However, other circumstances may affect the allocation of fault in some collisions.For example, if the driver making the U-turn was doing so in a lawful place and with a green arrow left turn sign, another driver making a right turn from the perpendicular street against a red light may be found mostly or entirely at fault for the crash.Contact Our Queens Car Accident Attorneys for Help TodayIf you have been seriously injured in a U-turn accident in Queens, your no-fault insurance may not cover your medical bills and other losses. Call The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. today to discuss whether a personal injury claim is in order. Call for a free consultation with a Queens car accident attorney. Learn about your legal options for pursuing a financial recovery from the driver responsible for your injuries. Call us or get in touch with us online.About the AuthorBoris TadchievBoris Tadchiev is the founding partner at The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. He focuses his practice on advocating for the rights of individuals and families in personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death. 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