[{"@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":586,"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.Brent SumnerBrent A. Sumner is the Managing Partner at Sumner Law Group, LLC. He focuses his practice exclusively on cases that involve serious personal injuries. 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