Ulmer v. Travelers Insurance Company

1 Citing case

  1. Morgan v. Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty

    317 So. 2d 7 (La. Ct. App. 1975)   Cited 14 times

    Caution must be exercised in the light of all circumstances, which includes the nearness, speed and direction of other vehicles. This includes making a proper observation to the rear for passing traffic just prior to the beginning of the left turn. Scrantz v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, 281 So.2d 820 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1973); Ulmerv. Travelers Insurance Company, 156 So.2d 98 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1963). The facts are clear from the record that here the conditions and circumstances were ideal for observation rearward — the plaintiff had large; outside mirrors on both sides of his truck; the road was straight, level and clear of any obstruction for a substantial distance; there were no other vehicles in close proximity; the weather conditions were good. The plaintiff failed to observe the Adams car which we know was behind him somewhere.