Intersections are where many serious Vermont crashes happen. Left-turn collisions raise specific questions of fault.
Why Intersections Are Dangerous
Intersections concentrate vehicles moving in different directions, and misjudged gaps, obscured sightlines, and failure to yield cause frequent collisions. In rural Vermont, intersections of state routes with local roads are common crash sites.
Fault in Left-Turn Crashes
A driver turning left generally must yield to oncoming traffic, so fault often falls on the turning driver. But not always: a speeding or red-light-running oncoming driver may share or bear responsibility. The details decide the outcome.
Building the Case
Skid marks, vehicle damage patterns, signal timing, and witness accounts all help reconstruct what happened. Vermont's comparative negligence rule makes pinning down each driver's share essential.
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This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Vermont attorney.