Our client was traveling north on Washington Street towards Forest Hills Station when a reckless driver who failed to yield the right of way forever changed her life. As our client approached the intersection of Washington Street and Bexley Road, preparing to make a legal right turn, the defendant driver traveling southbound made an improper left turn directly into her path.
The collision occurred at a dangerous three-point intersection that lacks traffic control devices such as traffic lights or stop signs, making proper adherence to right-of-way rules critical for safe navigation. The defendant’s failure to yield to our client, who clearly had the right of way, resulted in a violent collision that caused serious and lasting injuries.
Clear Evidence of Defendant's Liability
The facts of this case establish clear liability for the defendant driver, who violated fundamental traffic safety laws, including:
- The defendant made a left turn and was required to yield to oncoming traffic.
- Our client had the right-of-way while traveling straight and preparing to turn right.
- The defendant failed to wait for a safe opportunity before completing the left turn.
- Police investigators confirmed that the defendant’s failure to yield caused the collision.
Additionally, the traffic law violations included:
- Massachusetts law requires drivers turning left to yield to oncoming vehicles.
- The defendant’s improper left turn was the direct cause of the crash.
- There were no contributing factors or shared fault on the part of our client.
- The defendant’s actions violated basic traffic safety rules at an uncontrolled intersection.
DiBella’s Successful $45,000 Settlement Achievement
Our legal team successfully negotiated a $45,000 settlement that provided comprehensive compensation for our client’s intersection collision injuries and their permanent impact on her daily functioning. This result reflects the serious nature of rotator cuff injuries and the clear liability of the defendant driver who failed to yield the right of way.
The settlement addressed:
- All medical expenses for emergency care, diagnostic testing, and physical therapy
- Lost wages from time away from work for treatment
- Pain and suffering from a rotator cuff tear and chronic shoulder pain
- Loss of use and function of the dominant arm and shoulder
- Ongoing limitations in daily activities and household tasks
- Future medical costs for continued pain management and treatment
Protecting Drivers at Dangerous Intersections
Intersection collision cases involving failure to yield require immediate legal action to ensure proper compensation and hold negligent drivers accountable. Left-turning drivers have an absolute duty to yield to oncoming traffic, especially at uncontrolled intersections where vigilance is critical.
Our legal team understands the serious consequences of intersection collisions and the unique challenges faced by victims with rotator cuff injuries and chronic pain conditions. We are committed to fighting for maximum compensation while our clients focus on their recovery and adaptation to permanent limitations.
Massachusetts traffic laws provide clear protection for victims by:
- Requiring left-turning drivers to yield to oncoming traffic
- Establishing clear right-of-way rules at intersections
- Holding negligent drivers liable for injuries caused by traffic violations
- Ensuring compensation for both economic and non-economic damages
The Importance of Proper Intersection Safety
This case highlights the critical importance of following traffic laws at uncontrolled intersections. When drivers fail to yield the right of way, the consequences can be devastating and life-altering for innocent victims who are following all traffic rules.
Rotator cuff injuries are particularly serious because they affect the dominant arm and shoulder, creating permanent limitations in daily activities that most people take for granted. The extensive physical therapy required often provides only partial restoration of function, leaving victims with chronic pain and decreased quality of life.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an intersection collision caused by a driver who failed to yield the right of way, our experienced legal team is here to help. We will thoroughly investigate the collision, work with accident reconstruction experts, and fight for the full compensation you deserve under Massachusetts law.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your intersection collision case and learn about your legal rights.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and results depend on specific facts and circumstances. This case result is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.