Q: Help A Stopped Car Decided to Make A U Turn and Hit Me!
I was driving on a street road when the driver in front of me came to a stop. It was 2 lane road divided by a double yellow line, one lane each direction. The the driver did not signal in any way. So I proceeded to pass them on the left. When I did this the driver then decided to make a U-turn while I was already passing them and hit me. I am aware that drivers are not allowed to make u turns in residential areas if there are cars within 200 feet of each direction so it was an illegal U-turn. I have been trying to look for laws regarding passing vehicles that are stopped and obstructing the road but I cannot find anything the only thing that I could find about passing vehicles is that you are not supposed to pass a slow vehicle if there is a solid double yellow line but since this vehicle was not moving slowly it was stopped. I was looking for advice on what the rules are for this? I cannot find anything about what to do if a vehicle is obstructing the road. Thank you!
A: You may have passed the vehicle in an unsafe manner, and you might be found partially at fault. Have you reported this accident to your insurance and the DMV yet? You may want a lawyer to review the case, police report, and related evidence to help you through the insurance claim and negotiations with the opposing party if there are personal injury damages. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
A: 1. Give not statements 2. Don't play lawyer 3. Get a free consult from a member of CAOC--they give free consults. 4)see a doctor for your injuuries so it's on record.
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