Q: If I am turning left into place of business and the person is speeding and hits me what are my choices if anything
A: You need to contact a local attorney that specializes in personal injury/ property damage to represent you in this situation. It may ultimately turn out that you are both partially at fault, the attorney will need to see the police report. If the other car was speeding by 5mph over, he may not have too much liability but if it was 25 mph over or more, he may be the primary cause of the accident. Some police have a knee jerk reaction that the person turning left is always at fault, however the law does not say that. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.
A: An Arkansas attorney could advise best under state-specific vehicle and traffic law, but you posted three weeks ago. In general, these situations can be difficult because it's often one person's word against the other's. Your insurance company will probably be interested in investigating the accident in closer detail, to look for evidence that supports your versions of events. Good luck
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