[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"South Carolina law sets specific responsibilities for all road users. Drivers making left-hand turns must always use the farthest left lane to complete their turns. South Carolina drivers also cannot turn left from a middle lane when a left-turn lane exists. Before taking a left turn, drivers must always be cautious and yield the right of way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction.  The South Carolina Driver\u2019s License Manual highlights the rules of left-hand turns. It also includes a section on yielding the right of way, which suggests precautions drivers should take when making turns in and out of intersections, alleys, or private roadways.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"When drivers turn left, they travel against traffic and into the paths of oncoming cars. To make matters worse, many intersections lack left-turn lights or have left-turn signals that are far too short.  Left turns can also be dangerous because it is harder for drivers to determine the speed and distance of oncoming motorists when turning left. And if there is a sharp curve, hill, or obstruction in the road, it can be even more challenging to tell when the coast is clear.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"For example, a driver safely making a legal left turn who gets hit by someone running a red light would not be at fault for the collision. In this scenario, the driver making the left-hand turn has the right of way \u2013 not the driver illegally traveling through a red light.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"In South Carolina, it is possible to recover compensation if you are partially to blame for an accident. South Carolina law says you can still file an injury claim if you are partially at fault. However, the amount of compensation available can be reduced based on how much you contributed to the crash. And if your share of responsibility is more than 51 percent, you could lose your right to seek compensation from others.  Technically, this rule only applies when left-turn accident cases go to court. However, insurance adjusters use the rule as a guideline when establishing the value of a car accident claim. It\u2019s still a good idea to review your case with an attorney who can explain how the law applies to your case.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are the Left-Turn Laws in South Carolina?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Makes Left Turns More Dangerous?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"When Would a Left-Turn Driver Not Be At Fault?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I Recover Damages Even If I\u2019m Partly Responsible for the Left-Turn Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#Question3"}],"name":"Who Is At Fault for a Left-Turn Accident in South Carolina?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Who Is At Fault for a Left-Turn Accident in South Carolina?","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/blog\/fault-for-left-turn-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]