Motorcycle Accidents Require Special Consideration
Many motorcycle riders love it for the inherent risk, and the adrenaline rush of driving fast with nothing between you and the road but the bike between your legs. Unfortunately, because motorcycle riders lack the inherent protection of a ton of steel between themselves and the point of impact in a collision, motorcycle accidents often have tragic endings.
Motorcycle accidents typically result in serious injury
With over 5,000 motorcycle fatalities annually, motorcycle riders are far more likely to experience a serious injury or even death than people involved in an automobile accident.
The instances of motorcycle riders colliding with stationary objects, such as guardrails, trees or walls, is significantly higher than that of automobile accidents, and can cause significantly more damage due to the nature of motorcycle riding. Crushing, throwing or pinning injuries are far more serious than the typical whiplash injuries of a car accident, and motorcycles don’t have a seatbelt to protect you.
The best defense is a good offense
Because motorcycles can be so potentially dangerous, and so many things can cause motorcycle accidents, the best defense is a good offense in a motorcycle accident case. If you’re involved in a motorcycle accident with another vehicle, such as a car or SUV, the vehicle’s insurance company is going to try to find a way to make you responsible for the accident. They may accuse you of driving unsafely or speeding—or whatever excuse they want to make.
In the event that you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, you should consult an experienced personal injury attorney to help you prepare a good offense against the liable party. Don’t give an insurance company the chance to brush you off; you deserve a favorable recovery if you’re injured in a motorcycle accident that was due to the careless actions of another driver.
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Board Certified Injury Lawyer Mark Anderson had represented motorcycle riders for years and is experienced in these types of cases. For a free consultation on your rights, please contact the Anderson Law Firm at 817-294-1900 or Contact Us Online.
