Q: If I wasn’t at fault and the other vehicle I collided with Head on didn't get a ticket either..
Will the driver who caused us to hit head on be responsible? ( he made a right turn in front of me on the
highway from a complete stop in a 55mph speed limit
zone) This caused me to avoid hitting him in the back and
On coming traffic so I exited the hwy
A: The issuance (or failure of same) has no bearing on liability. However, I’m not sure I understand the sequence of events. If you had to maneuver to avoid the collision with the driver who pulled out in front of you only to collide with another vehicle head on, it will probably require the retention of an accident reconstructionist to help recreate the scene and to assist in showing liability upon the driver who caused the chain of events.
A:
Contact a member of the La. Trial Lawyers Assn in the Parrish where the wreck happened. They give free consults.\
Not getting a ticket doesnt mean much. generally at an intersection the through or straight ahead driving driver has the right of way, assuming no stop signs. The turning driver has a duty not to pull out unless the way is clear. Give no statements to any insurance company until you've spoken with a lawyer. In trying to say what happened you may say things the insurance company will twist against you.
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