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Lawyer for Failure to Yield Accidents

Tampa attorney Armando Edmiston knows how to prove negligence

When another driver does not slow down or stop to grant the right of way to other vehicles or pedestrians when they’re supposed to, the result can be a failure to yield accident, which is one of the more common types of car accidents. Frequent at intersections, stop signs, traffic lights and when merging into traffic, failure to yield accidents can result in serious and potentially fatal injuries.

If you were hit and injured by a driver who failed to yield or grant you the right of way, you shouldn’t have to pay for expenses from a car accident that was not your fault. Unfortunately, getting appropriate compensation from the insurance company isn’t always as easy as it should be. In an effort to avoid paying you more, the insurance company may question the severity of your injuries or claim you’re at least partially to blame for the accident.

Under Florida law, all drivers are required to yield the right of way to:

  • Pedestrians
  • Road/Highway workers
  • Buses traveling in the same direction and signaling they are about to re-enter traffic
  • Oncoming traffic when turning left
  • Other vehicles that have entered an intersection when approaching that intersection
  • The driver of the vehicle on their left when entering an intersection at the same time
  • Oncoming traffic when entering a public roadway without a traffic signal
  • Oncoming traffic when approaching a yield sign

Whether the other person was texting while driving, drunk driving, speeding, or was asleep at the wheel, it’s important to move fast to keep your legal options open and protect your rights. You may be entitled to a significant financial recovery, including compensation for all your medical expenses and lost wages from time missed from work.

Attorney Armando Edmiston, founder of Armando Personal Injury Law, knows what it takes to get a successful outcome in your case. He has secured millions for clients all throughout Florida and can fight to get you the compensation you need and deserve.

What if the other driver was ticketed for failure to yield?

Even if the other driver was ticketed, you might still run into hurdles during the claims process. That’s because a traffic citation is not admissible in a car accident case against the other party. The jury always determines fault unless one side admits it. Just because the other side was cited doesn’t mean the insurance company won’t give you a hard time.

Remember, Florida is a modified comparative negligence state with a 50 percent bar rule. Even if the other driver contributed to the accident by failing to yield, if you are found more than 50 percent at fault for the accident, you cannot recover compensation. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced attorney investigate your accident and find evidence that supports your case.

Get the results you deserve. Get Armando Injury Law.

Cases involving failure to yield accidents can be complicated because the at-fault driver might lie about what happened in an attempt to reduce their liability. That’s why building a strong case and moving fast is key.

Attorney Armando Edmiston knows what evidence to look for and how to deal with the insurance company. Whether it’s through a negotiated cash settlement or a jury verdict we will work hard to get you the payout you deserve. Our clients are family and we treat your problems like they’re our problems. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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