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Jack1010

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? new jersey
I was making a left turn in an intersection when a car coming from the opposite direction came thru a red light and hit me head on.That driver was issued a summons for reckless driving and I was issued one for careless driving. My questions are 1) does this sound right even though she went thru a red light, and 2) should I get a lawyer for the hearing?
 


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JustAPal00

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Jack1010 said:
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? new jersey
I was making a left turn in an intersection when a car coming from the opposite direction came thru a red light and hit me head on.That driver was issued a summons for reckless driving and I was issued one for careless driving. My questions are 1) does this sound right even though she went thru a red light, and 2) should I get a lawyer for the hearing?
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Did you have a red light too, or did you have a green arrow?
 
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ecmst12

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The best possible outcome will be 50-50 fault for both of you. Majority of fault is not going to go to him since you hadn't gotten most of the way through the intersection (else he would have hit you in the side) and you still had the duty to yield to all traffic going straight through.

UNLESS you had a green arrow and have a witness to prove it.
 
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