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  • Failure to yield accident in Massachusetts intersection
    Categories: Car Accidents

    A failure to yield accident in Massachusetts can happen in seconds. A driver turns left in front of you, enters an intersection when you have the right of way, ignores a yield sign, or pulls into a rotary without waiting for traffic already inside. When another driver fails to yield and causes a crash, that driver’s actions may be important when determining responsibility for the accident. However, having the right of way does not automatically resolve every question about fault.

    Massachusetts has specific right-of-way rules, and the circumstances surrounding the collision matter. Understanding those rules can help you know what to do after an accident and what evidence may be important if you were injured.

    What Does Failure to Yield Mean in Massachusetts?

    Failure to yield generally occurs when a driver does not give another vehicle, pedestrian, or road user the right of way when

    Published On: August 15, 202610.8 min read