Last Updated: 11-04-2026
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Were you injured in a left-turn collision in Brooklyn, NY?
At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we stand up for Brooklyn residents hurt by drivers who turn left without yielding.
If you’ve been injured in a left-turn collision in Brooklyn, our Brooklyn, NY left-turn collisions lawyer can establish whether the turning driver yielded to oncoming traffic, identify every insurer involved, and pursue compensation for your injuries. We obtain intersection video, the police report, and medical records, and we answer the argument that the other vehicle came out of nowhere.
The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP has handled injury claims for Brooklyn families since 1937, and its attorneys work on a contingency basis. Contact us to discuss your claim.
Left-Turn Collisions Lawyer Brooklyn, NY
A left-turn collisions lawyer represents drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians hurt when a driver turns left across their path. The lawyer determines whether the turning driver yielded, identifies the insurers, documents the injuries, and pursues the claim through negotiation or a lawsuit.
NYC DOT’s left-turn study found that left-turning vehicles were involved in 19 percent of the city’s crashes that killed or seriously injured pedestrians and bicyclists, compared with 6 percent for right-turning vehicles. A left-turn collision attorney in Brooklyn, NY examines the turning driver’s speed, sight line, and the gap that the driver chose.
Types of Left-Turn Collision Cases We Handle in Brooklyn
Left-turn crashes differ by the road user who was struck and by the vehicle that made the turn. The categories below describe the claims we handle for Brooklyn clients.
- Oncoming traffic collisions. A driver who turns left in front of an approaching vehicle causes a severe side impact. We measure the gap from vehicle damage, skid marks, and any available camera footage.
- Left turns at changing signals. Drivers rush left turns as the light changes and strike vehicles entering on the new green. We establish the signal phase from video, signal records, and witness accounts.
- Motorcycle accidents. Riders are struck by drivers who turn across their lane and say they never saw the motorcycle. We reconstruct the sight lines and the rider’s speed before the driver’s account hardens.
- Pedestrian accidents. Drivers who watch oncoming traffic instead of the crosswalk strike pedestrians as they turn. We identify the driver and the owner and document the injuries.
- Cyclist and scooter rider collisions. Left-turning drivers cut across bike lanes and into riders who had the right of way. We determine the driver’s path and pursue the insurers behind the vehicle.
- Truck accidents. Trucks and buses swing wide on left turns and have large blind spots. We identify the driver, the employer, and the company’s insurance coverage.
- Car accidents. Drivers and passengers in the oncoming car often face a dispute over who entered the intersection first. We assemble the evidence that fixes the order of events.
- Turns from side streets and driveways. A driver who turns left out of a driveway or side street must wait for a safe gap in traffic. We review the location, the traffic, and the driver’s view.
- Wrongful death. When a left-turn crash kills a driver, passenger, rider, or pedestrian, surviving family members may bring a claim for their losses. We document the financial support and companionship the family has lost.
Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as My Left-Turn Collisions Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?
Testing the Turning Driver’s Account
Most turning drivers say the other vehicle was speeding or appeared suddenly, so we test that account against video, vehicle data, and measurements from the scene. That scrutiny is what clients should expect from a car accident lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.
Glenn K. Faegenburg is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Paul J. Edelstein belongs to the State Bar Association and has practiced in New York since 1995.
Results in Crosswalk and Truck Cases
Clients of our firm have received over $100 million in settlements and verdicts, including these results in cases involving vehicles:
- $5,500,000 for a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in a crosswalk
- $7,208,000 for a worker killed by a company truck
- $1,500,000 jury verdict for a man whose car was hit by a tractor-trailer
These results depend on their own facts and do not predict the outcome of another claim. You pay no fee to begin, and we are paid only if we recover compensation for you.
Understanding Left-Turn Collision Cases in Brooklyn, NY
What Are Important Aspects of a Left-Turn Collision Case?
State law requires a driver turning left to yield to oncoming vehicles that are in the intersection or close enough to be an immediate danger. A left-turn claim therefore starts from the turning driver’s duty to yield, and the injured person must meet the burden of proof by showing it is more likely than not that the driver was negligent. Four kinds of evidence usually decide the dispute:
- The turn: the turning driver’s speed, the angle of the turn, and the point of impact
- The gap: the distance and speed of the oncoming vehicle when the turn began
- The signal: the light each driver faced, and whether the turn was protected
- The view: obstructions, parked vehicles, and lighting at the time of the crash
What Is the Left-Turn Collision Case Timeline?
New York generally allows three years from the crash to file suit under CPLR 214, and a claim against a city vehicle follows shorter deadlines. Cameras overwrite footage, so the first stage moves quickly.
| Stage | What happens |
| Treatment and notice | You receive care, and we notify the insurers and ask that video be preserved. |
| Investigation | We collect the police report, camera footage, and measurements from the scene. |
| Demand | Once your condition is stable, we send the insurers the medical records and a demand. |
| Negotiation or suit | The insurers respond, and if the claim does not resolve, we file suit. |
| Resolution | The case ends in a settlement or a verdict. |
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Left-Turn Collision Cases
Liability rests on negligence, and a turning driver often argues that the other vehicle was speeding or ran the light. Under the comparative fault statute, a recovery is reduced by the injured person’s share of fault. In personal injury actions subject to the state’s no-fault insurance law that are commenced on or after May 26, 2026, a claimant whose fault exceeds the defendant’s cannot recover. Insurers therefore argue that the injured driver was speeding, ran the signal, or failed to brake, and we prepare evidence on each point before the demand is made.
Compensation can include medical expenses, lost earnings, and damages for pain and suffering. A family may recover its losses through a wrongful death claim when a crash is fatal.
What Should You Bring to Your Left-Turn Collision Consultation?
Details of the turn help us rebuild how the crash happened.
- The location: the intersection, your direction of travel, and the direction the other driver turned
- Crash evidence: photographs, video, and the police report number
- Witnesses: names and contact details
- Medical records: discharge papers, imaging results, and bills
- Work records: pay stubs or an employer letter showing missed work
The first consultation is free. We review how the crash happened, discuss your options, and explain how our fees work.
Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation
Contact us today to speak with our Brooklyn left-turn collisions lawyer about what happened at the intersection. We will examine the signal, the turn, and any video that still exists. At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, your first consultation is free, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation.