Left turn accidents are some of the most dangerous for motorcyclists. This is mainly because drivers often fail to see motorcycles when making a left turn at an intersection. Motorcycles are smaller and less visible than cars or trucks, which can lead to drivers underestimating the distance or speed of…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Maryland Left-Turn Accident
Left-turn accidents typically occur when a driver turns without yielding right-of-way to a driver traveling straight ahead. In particular, left-turn motorcycle accidents often lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Due to the typical size and weight of a car, motorcyclists lack adequate protection when they collide with a much larger…
Motorcycle Rider Dies After in Left Turn Accident
At a “T” intersection without a stoplight, drivers run the risk of a left turn accident. This type of car or motorcycle accident often occurs when one driver either stops or travels straight ahead at an intersection and is then struck by another driver attempting to turn left. When turning…
Improper Left Turn Accidents Are a Leading Cause of Maryland Motorcycle Accidents
When motorcycle accidents take place, they can often have devastating consequences because they lack the shield that passenger vehicles provide to drivers and occupants. Among the various types of accidents involving motorcycles, however, left turn accidents account for nearly 36 percent of fatal collisions. Because of the vulnerability of motorcyclists,…
Maryland Motorcycle Accidents Involving Driver Making a Left on a Yellow Light
Left turns are one of the most dangerous driving maneuvers for drivers, especially novice drivers, older adults, and motorcyclists. Even the most careful drivers can find themselves in a precarious situation when they are making a left turn. Maryland left-turn accidents, especially those occurring during a yellow light can have…
Who Is at Fault in a Maryland Left-Turn Motorcycle Accident?
After a Maryland accident, more than one party or cause may be responsible for the accident. While determining responsibility and apportioning fault is essential in any state, it is a determinative factor in Maryland. It is especially critical in Maryland because if a plaintiff is found to be responsible at…
Understanding Maryland’s Right-of-Way Laws
Although most people do their best to follow traffic rules, every driver has had to yield their right-of-way to prevent an accident from taking place. Sometimes, however, drivers fail to yield their right-of-way entirely, which could cause devastating consequences for all parties involved. In Maryland and across the United States…
Maryland Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents: Who Is at Fault?
If you’ve spent much time on a motorcycle, you know that one of the most dangerous traffic situations for riders involves left-hand turns. While there is no data indicating the number of Maryland motorcycle accidents that involve left turns, the number is significant. While riders injured in a motorcycle collision…