A terrible story out of Norwalk is breaking the hearts of people within the motorcycle community. According to reports, a driver was leaving the parking lot of a convenience store and drove right into the path of a person on a motorcycle. The person on the motorcycle did not have time to stop and hit the side of the vehicle at full speed.
The motorcycle rider was thrown from the bike and suffered significant injuries. The driver of the car left the scene and has not yet been found. Keep reading to learn more about these types of motorcycle accidents and how they can be prevented. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident we hope that you will contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn for a free legal consultation.
It is important to know and understand local traffic laws
At Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn we believe it is important for everyone to know the laws before they get behind the wheel. The unfortunate thing is that not everyone does so. In this particular case, the accident occurred because the driver of the car pulled out into a motorcycle. If the driver knew that anyone entering the road must yield to oncoming traffic, then they may not have been in the accident in the first place.
Understanding liability in vehicle accidents
The victim of this accident is likely entitled to compensation for the injuries that occurred as a result of the accident. The victim’s personal injury attorney would need to prove that the accident was the result of another party’s negligence. However, in cases of hit and run it is easier than in other cases, because the driver is already guilty of committing the law of hit and run, which means they are already negligent.
The driver may never be found
The reality is that though this victim may have a right to compensation, they may have a hard time getting it. Why? Because the at-fault driver is at large. In this state, there is a statute of limitations that prevents the victim from filing a civil lawsuit more than two years after the fact, in most cases. There are some exceptions, and it may be that if the at-fault party is not found for two and a half years, the courts may allow the victim to file a lawsuit.
Is someone at fault for your injuries?
Have you suffered an injury due to someone else acting recklessly or negligently? Are you afraid that you will not get what you are entitled to? The good news is that you do have someone to fight on your side: Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn. We believe that the at-fault parties should be held liable for their actions. If you believe that you may be owed compensation for an injury or for the loss of a loved one then we would be proud to offer you a free legal consultation. Just contact our offices at (310) 209-1600.
