Kentucky U-Turn Accident Attorneys

• We have maintained a record of success in 90 percent of our cases over the past 45 years.
• Our u-turn collision lawyers take a deep personal interest in the wellbeing of each client we represent and each case we acquire.
• Our firm’s national recognition hasn’t kept us from remaining actively involved in the community and from giving undivided individual attention to residents of Bowling Green and Glasgow, KY.

Why U-Turns are Dangerous

The following three factors are why semi-truck U-turns are so dangerous:

Limited Driver Visibility

The width, length, and height of 18-wheelers cause limited visibility when traveling in a straight line and even more so when trying to make the widest turn possible. For these reasons, it is not possible for a truck to U-turn safely on their own.

Insufficient Lighting or High Visibility Markings

The truck may not be visible enough to other drivers, especially at night if it is a poorly lit area and if the trailer is poorly marked. A lack of visibility will not give other motorists enough time to see the vehicle and slow down or avoid it altogether.

Traffic Lane Blockage

When U-turning, the truck will be blocking several, if not all, lanes of traffic for enough time that another driver may fail to see the truck until its too late.

Most trucking companies have policies prohibiting big rigs from taking U-turns, as the industry standard calls for it unless training is provided. It is considered gross negligence when trucking companies do not have policies in place prohibiting U-turns and also do not provide training on how to perform one safely.

Liability for U-Turn Accidents

Accidents that are caused by a semi-truck making a U-turn are almost always the trucker’s fault. Even when there are times that are appropriate for a big rig to U-turn, drivers must be extremely cautious. For example, a trucker may be forced into taking a U-turn due to directions from law enforcement, an object or collision blocking the road, a low hanging overpass, or a natural disaster.

When a truck is involved in a crash after making an unnecessary or dangerously executed U-turn, the trucker will oftentimes be liable for damages. Other potentially liable parties may include the trucking company, if, for example, there isn’t a company policy prohibiting the act yet they failed to provide training. In some situations, the owner if it is not the trucking company as well as the cargo loader may be liable or partially to blame.