[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident\/","headline":"Who Is at Fault for a U-Turn Accident?","name":"Who Is at Fault for a U-Turn Accident?","description":"U-turns can be risky maneuvers, as they involve wide turns that go against the traffic flow. When negligent drivers make improper or illegal U-turns in Missouri, they can cause devastating U-turn accidents. What Makes U-Turns So Dangerous? When drivers execute U-turns, they make sharp, swift turns that put them directly...","datePublished":"2023-04-04","dateModified":"2023-04-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/author\/sumnerlawgrop\/#Person","name":"Brent Sumner","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/author\/sumnerlawgrop\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2aeb6cc52fd8dbe820cd3eca0e8509bdbf49caab106f4998c1712188d6fe457b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2aeb6cc52fd8dbe820cd3eca0e8509bdbf49caab106f4998c1712188d6fe457b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sumner Law Group, LLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/The-Sumner-Law-Group-LLC-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/The-Sumner-Law-Group-LLC-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident.jpeg","height":667,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":539,"articleBody":"U-turns can be risky maneuvers, as they involve wide turns that go against the traffic flow. When negligent drivers make improper or illegal U-turns in Missouri, they can cause devastating U-turn accidents.What Makes U-Turns So Dangerous?When drivers execute U-turns, they make sharp, swift turns that put them directly in the path of oncoming traffic. This sudden maneuver can startle other drivers, who sometimes fail to stop or respond appropriately. U-turns are especially dangerous at intersections, on curves, and in other road areas with poor visibility.Additionally, drivers who attempt U-turns don’t always sufficiently account for the speed of oncoming traffic. Even a split-second miscalculation can leave a driver without enough time to complete a U-turn and avoid causing a wreck. U-turns are also more dangerous in areas with high speed limits, as fast-moving drivers have less time to react.Common Causes and Types of U-Turn Accidents\u00a0U-turns are dangerous, even for experienced drivers, but knowing the causes and types of U-turn accidents can help you stay safe. Common causes of U-turn accidents include:Inexperience \u2013 Many novice drivers are unaware of the risks of making U-turns and are more likely to make dangerous mistakes while turning.Distracted driving \u2013 Texting, talking on the phone, or fiddling with other distractions while making a U-turn can easily lead to an accident.\u00a0Drunk driving \u2013 Intoxicated drivers might fail to gauge the distance of other drivers and crash while making illegal U-turns.\u00a0Speeding \u2013 If a driver goes too fast for road conditions while making a U-turn, it increases their chances of causing an accident.\u00a0Poor visibility \u2013 Drivers might be unable to see other vehicles while making U-turns if they have unmanageably large blind spots or poor visibility due to inclement weather.\u00a0Common types of U-turn accidents include:\u00a0Rear-end collisions \u2013 When a driver makes a U-turn, another driver can crash into the rear of the turning car if they fail to yield or stop in time.\u00a0Head-on collisions \u2013 Another motorist could crash into a vehicle making an illegal U-turn that violates their right of way.Sideswipe accidents \u2013 Drivers who make careless U-turns too close to other vehicles can accidentally scrape or swipe against the sides of other cars.\u00a0What Does State Law Say About U-Turns and Accident Liability?Under Missouri law, it is illegal to turn a vehicle around and proceed in the opposite direction when:At an intersection controlled by a traffic signal\u00a0At an intersection controlled by a police officer\u00a0Turning along a curve in the roadApproaching the crest of a hillOncoming drivers cannot see the vehicleMaking a U-turn would create a traffic hazardMissouri drivers can only make U-turns after determining they can do so safely and without interfering with other traffic. If a driver causes an accident by making an illegal U-turn, they can be held liable for any resulting injuries in a car accident claim.Contact Our Car Accident Attorneys About a U-Turn AccidentYou might be entitled to compensation if you got hurt in a U-turn accident in St. Louis. At Sumner Law Group, LLC, our experienced attorneys are ready to demand the money you need for your losses. Contact us today for a free legal consultation with our St. Louis car accident attorneys."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Who Is at Fault for a U-Turn Accident?","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-for-a-u-turn-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]