When determining liability for a U-turn crash, establishing who had the right-of-way is important. Drivers attempting a U-turn are legally obligated to yield the right of way to:
Oncoming traffic
Pedestrians in the crosswalk
Cyclists in the bike lane
Right-turning vehicles
If the driver attempting the U-turn fails to adhere to these right-of-way laws, he or she is most likely going to be liable for damages if a collision occurs. This is usually the most common scenario for U-turn accidents.