Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
What Causes Motorcycle Accidents?
Many passenger vehicle drivers fail to understand the unique qualities of motorcycles, which can lead to serious motorcycle accidents. The primary issue centers around the fact that motorcycles are simply more difficult to see than cars. Drivers are conditioned to watch for other vehicles and, as a result, often overlook a motorcycle rider in their rearview mirror or one making a (legal) turn across their path. Drivers backing out of a parking lot or driveway can also neglect to properly look for motorcycle riders, bicycle riders, and even pedestrians while searching for other automobiles.
On the flip side, motorcycle riders tend to be much more alert and aware of their surroundings—because they must be alert for their own safety. Motorcycle riders are also not as likely to be engaging in typical driver distractions. One of the most dangerous situations for motorcycle riders is a car making a left-hand turn—such collisions account for a significant number of motorcycle/passenger vehicle accidents.
Other issues associated with motorcycle accidents include:
- Adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, excessive wind, and blowing dust
- Adverse road conditions, including differences in lane heights, potholes, objects in the road, gravel, and slick spots due to oil
- Driver inattention
- Driver impairment
- Failure to control the motorcycle, inexperience, or lack of training
- Excess speed
The vast majority of motorcyclists are self-taught or taught by a friend or family member. This lack of formal training can lead to poor riding skills, including a lack of braking and cornering skills. This lack of training or experience is more often the cause of a single-motorcycle accident, rather than a motorcycle/passenger vehicle accident.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the skilled attorneys at Palace Law. We are available 24/7 to handle urgent cases.
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Common Injuries Sustained by Motorcyclists When Hit by an Automobile
Motorcyclists who survive a collision may be left with serious, even catastrophic injuries, including the following:
- Road rash
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Disfigurement
- Loss of a limb
Motorcyclists who suffer traumatic injury may face a lifetime of medical procedures—and medical expenses. There may be multiple surgical procedures and months, years, or a lifetime of rehabilitation. Many motorcyclists involved in a collision may never return to their former jobs and, therefore, may not only be facing astronomical medical bills but also unable to pay their normal monthly expenses.
How Motorcyclist Stereotypes May Impact a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Unfortunately, many people have preconceived notions of who motorcycle riders are and how they behave. In truth, many who routinely use motorcycles as their mode of transportation are as far from the reckless biker stereotype as possible. Often, today’s motorcycle riders are professionals such as doctors, lawyers, or students seeking to lessen their environmental impact and save money on gas.
Why You Need a Great Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Defendants will usually try to use the biker stereotypes to their advantage—this means a motorcycle rider who has been injured in an accident must take care to seek the most knowledgeable attorney who will look out for their best interests. The attorney who has significant experience defending motorcyclists injured by an automobile understands how to get around the unfortunate misperceptions, obtaining an equitable settlement on behalf of the motorcyclist. The job of the attorney will be to assess liability accurately and then use every means available to prove responsibility. It is virtually never a good idea for an injured motorcyclist to attempt to handle the accident on their own; there are many complexities in a motorcycle accident claim that are likely to be encountered and which few laypersons are equipped to handle.
A highly experienced personal injury attorney from Palace Law will work hard on your behalf to help recover a fair settlement that fully covers your medical expenses, lost wages, lost future wages, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life. Our attorneys understand the importance of proving liability by showing the driver was negligent and that negligence caused the accident.
Perhaps the passenger vehicle driver was tailgating, failed to yield, swerved into the motorcyclist’s lane, exceeded the speed limit, distracted, or impaired. In any case, one of our attorneys will aggressively seek compensation for your injuries and damages from the negligent party.
For help protecting your rights and future following your motorcycle accident, contact us online or call (253) 544-5935.
