At Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., a Los Angeles auto accident law firm, we recently represented a client who was involved in an auto accident while driving in Los Angeles. Our client was severely injured after the adverse driver collided with the passenger side of his vehicle.

Our legal team at Fassonaki Law Firm P.C. investigated the details of the accident and collected all the relevant evidence. In this case, the adverse driver failed to make a safe left turn which was the proximate cause of the collision between the parties.

At the time of the accident, our client's body was forcefully thrown backward and forward. The airbag struck his chest and left our client unconscious. When he awoke, he noticed an immediate onset of pain in various parts of his body.

Under California law, drivers have a duty of care to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner while considering the safety of others on the road. The driver who struck our client's vehicle was engaging in dangerous and reckless behavior that put others at risk. His reckless maneuver violated California Vehicle Code § 21802.

According to California Vehicle Code § 21802, the driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop and then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles that have approached from another highway, or that are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety.

Thanks to the efforts of our team, we achieved a resounding victory. As a result of our dedicated work, the adverse party's insurance carrier accepted liability and agreed to compensate our client fully for this loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Failure-to-Yield Accidents in California

What Does California Vehicle Code § 21802 Require?

California Vehicle Code § 21802 generally requires a driver approaching a stop sign at an intersection to stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that have already approached or are close enough to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver must continue yielding until it is reasonably safe to proceed.

Who Is at Fault in a Failure-to-Yield Accident in California?

Fault depends on the circumstances of the collision. A driver who fails to yield the right-of-way as required by California traffic laws may be found responsible for an accident. Evidence such as police reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, and vehicle damage can help determine liability.

What Happens If a Driver Fails to Yield at a Stop Sign?

A driver who enters an intersection without properly yielding may cause a side-impact, turning, or other intersection collision. If that driver's conduct causes injuries, the violation may be relevant when establishing negligence and pursuing a California personal injury claim.

What Injuries Can Result From a Side-Impact Car Accident?

Side-impact collisions can cause significant injuries because the side of a vehicle may provide less space between an occupant and the point of impact. Depending on the collision, injuries may involve the head, neck, back, chest, shoulders, or extremities.

What Evidence Can Help Prove a Driver Failed to Yield?

Useful evidence may include traffic-camera or surveillance footage, dashcam recordings, photographs of the intersection, vehicle damage, witness statements, police reports, and information regarding traffic signs and road conditions.

Can I Seek Compensation After a Failure-to-Yield Accident in Los Angeles?

If another driver's negligence caused your injuries, you may be able to pursue compensation for losses such as medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other damages, depending on the facts of your case.

How Can a Los Angeles Auto Accident Attorney Help?

A Los Angeles auto accident attorney can investigate the collision, gather and preserve evidence, evaluate applicable California traffic laws, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue compensation on behalf of an injured client.

Schedule a consultation with our proficient attorney at Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., a Los Angeles auto accident law firm at 323-524-8994 and take the first step towards resolution.