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Riding a motorcycle can certainly be an exciting way to get around. It has the potential to save on fuel costs too. However, even with a helmet, motorcyclists are still at a much higher risk of suffering serious injury in the event of an accident than a motor vehicle driver or passenger would be. Some common types of injuries that could be suffered in a motorcycle accident include:
- Road rash
- Fractures
- Pelvic injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal injuries
Some accidents may be caused by errors on the part of the motorcyclist, while others are clearly caused by other parties. If another party’s negligence or recklessness contributed to the accident at all, it may be possible to seek compensation via a personal injury lawsuit. This may be true even if the motorcyclist was also partially at fault for the accident. Here are three types of motorcycle accidents that could result in compensation.
Collisions with Other Drivers
Accidents involving a collision with a motor vehicle are the most common type of motorcycle accident, accounting for 50 percent of all accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 42 percent of these motorcycle accidents occur when the motorcyclist is in the blind spot on a car’s left side. Then, when the car turns left or merges left it ends up striking the motorcyclist. Naturally in these types of sideswipe accidents the motorist is almost always found liable for the accident. An exception might be if the motorcyclist was found to be speeding drinking, or otherwise engaging in reckless behavior that also directly contributed to the accident.
Road Defects
Another possible cause of a motorcycle accident that is not the motorcyclist’s fault is a crash caused by a road defect. Whether the problem is a dangerous pothole or a poorly marked speed bump, traffic island, or divider, the entity responsible for road maintenance could be held responsible for any accidents caused by their failure to take reasonable action to protect against known road hazards.
Motorcycle Defects
One final scenario that could give rise to a motorcycle accident injury claim is a defect in the motorcycle itself. This could be due to a defective part, defective design and construction, or errors in repair work. Depending on the situation, a parts manufacturer, motorcycle manufacturer, or repair company could potentially be targeted in the personal injury suit.
Get Legal Advice Now
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, it is important to seek expert legal advice right away. Do not accept a settlement without first calling Michael A. Kahn to discuss the merits of your case for compensation.
