Most motorcycle enthusiasts recognize the risks and dangers they face when out on the road. Without any protective structure, a motorcycle accident can result in very serious injuries to the rider and passenger. If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash that was not your fault, you should have an attorney to help ensure you get a fair settlement. Without an attorney, insurance companies might pressure you to take an inadequate settlement.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Some of the most common causes of motorcycle crashes include:
Unsafe lane changes
When drivers aren’t careful about checking their blind spot, they can easily collide into a motorcycle.
Rear-end accidents
When drivers are following too closely, a sudden stop can mean serious injury or even death to a motorcycle rider.
Inexperience
New drivers are more likely to make unsafe decisions on the road that could compromise the safety of motorcycle riders.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
A drunk driver is unlikely to see a much smaller biker on the road and could cut him off or run him off the road.
Speeding
This is one of the leading causes of all vehicle crashes. The higher the speed at the time of the collision, the more severe the motorcyclist’s injuries are likely to be.
Dangerous road conditions
Potholes or debris in the road can increase the chance of a motorcyclist losing control of their vehicle.
Distracted driving
Even with laws banning hand-held cellphone use while driving, many drivers will still check texts or make phone calls while behind the wheel. In the few seconds this takes, the driver could fail to see a motorcyclist in their path.
