If you’ve been injured by another driver who failed to yield, an experienced car accident lawyer at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you recover compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses related to the accident. Call for a free consultation with a Chicago failure to yield accident attorney to review the evidence to determine if the other driver was at fault for the accident and provide legal advice on how to proceed with filing a claim.
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What is the Illinois Law about Failure to Yield Right-of-Way?
Under the Illinois Vehicle Code Rule, 625 ILCS 5/11-901, when two cars enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the car on the right. A driver who fails to yield right-of-way can be held liable for any resulting damages or injuries caused by an accident.
What Are the Most Frequent Failure to Yield Accidents in Illinois?
The most common kinds of failure to yield accidents in Illinois are car accidents that involve drivers making left turns at intersections. Drivers often fail to realize that they must yield the right-of-way and end up causing a collision with oncoming traffic. Another common type of failure to yield accident is when one driver fails to give way to another who has the right-of-way when merging onto a highway.
Who Has the Right-of-Way in an Intersection in Illinois?
In Illinois, the driver who enters an intersection from a different roadway has the right-of-way unless otherwise indicated by a sign or signal. If two cars enter an intersection at approximately the same time, the car on the left must yield to the car on the right. Additionally, drivers should always be aware of pedestrians who have entered an intersection and may have the right-of-way. When in doubt, it’s always best to slow down and allow the other vehicle or pedestrian to proceed first.
Is a Yellow Light the Same Thing as a Yield Sign?
No, a yellow light does not mean the same thing as a yield sign. A yellow light means that the signal is about to change from green to red and drivers should proceed with caution. A yield sign means that drivers must give the right-of-way to other motorists or pedestrians who are already in the intersection or approaching it.
What Should I Do If I’m Involved in a Failure to Yield Accident?
If you have been involved in a failure to yield accident:
seek medical attention right away,
contact a police officer at the accident scene and file an official police report of the accident,
save any evidence you have and all documents like medical records that that support your claim,
speak with an experienced car accident lawyer at our law firm who can help you determine if you have a failure to yield case.
What Does the Yield Traffic Sign Mean?
The yield traffic sign is used to indicate that drivers must give the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians who are already in the intersection. Any driver entering the intersection with yield signs should be prepared to stop or slow down if necessary. According to Illinois law, motorists failing to yield who cause an accident can be held accountable for resulting serious injuries.
When Must a Driver in Illinois Give the Right-of-Way other than in Intersections?
In addition to the right of way laws at intersections, drivers in Illinois must give the right-of-way in certain other situations. For example, when a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk or stop sign, all other vehicles must yield the right-of-way. Likewise, drivers entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield to oncoming traffic until they are safely merged into the flow of traffic. Drivers also must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is responding to an incident. In Illinois, drivers must also yield right-of-way to a funeral procession.
What Are the Most Common Failure to Yield Tickets in Illinois?
The most common failure to yield tickets issued in Illinois involve failing to yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles, and when turning left in an intersection.
Drivers who receive these tickets may face fines, license suspension, or even jail time depending on the severity of the violation. It is important to always follow state traffic laws and exercise caution when driving.
How Can a Lawyer Help After a Failure to Yield Accident?
By hiring a lawyer when you’ve suffered serious injuries from another driver’s failure to yield, you can be sure that your rights and best interests are being protected. They can answer your questions, negotiate with the insurance company of the at fault driver, and process any paperwork related to your case. The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers is here to help you recover compensation for any injuries or losses suffered in car crash as a result of a driver failing to yield the right-of-way.
We offer a free consultation so you can learn more about how we can help you. Contact us today.
If you've been injured by another driver who failed to yield, an experienced car accident lawyer at The Kryder Law Group, LLC can help.
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