News/Events

The Plaintiff argued that he
was traveling on a roadway, had his left turn signal on, and was making a left
turn when his vehicle was T-Boned by Ms. Hayes’ client, who was proceeding
through the intersection. During Ms. Hayes’ cross-examination, the Plaintiff
testified that he had a solid green arrow and the right of way at the
intersection. The Plaintiff also presented an independent witness who, under
cross-examination by Ms. Hayes, admitted that Ms. Hayes’ client entered the
intersection under a yellow light.

Based upon her client’s
testimony that he had the right of way in the intersection and the supporting
testimony of the Plaintiff’s own independent witness, the Court ruled in favor
of the Defense. The Court found that Ms. Hayes’ client had the right of way,
was permitted to proceed through the intersection and did not contribute to the
collision, rather that the Plaintiff unlawfully and negligently attempted a
left-hand turn without the right of way, barring him from recovering damages.