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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle enthusiasts are numerous in this country and motorcycle sales are at an all time high. Most who ride do it safely and with a respect for other drivers. But no matter how careful a motorcyclist may be, he or she is still in a more vulnerable position than other kinds of drivers. Even with proper licensing, motorcycle training and helmet use, a motorcycle rider hit by a car or truck faces difficult odds. Motorcycles and bike riders have always been more prone to injury accidents involving other vehicles due to the smaller size of the motorcycle. In addition, motorcycles have the disadvantage of not being “crashworthy,” meaning they do not stand up well upon impact. Riders are unprotected and are often thrown off their bikes in an accident. While it is true that the inherent nature of motorcycle riding poses many dangers, the fact that car and truck drivers fail to acknowledge the rights of motorcycle riders adds to these risks. Because of their smaller size, they are often harder to spot and easier to ignore. Motorcyclists are also more susceptible to an accident in adverse weather conditions.
If you or a loved one is involved in an auto accident:
DON’T
- Don’t admit fault.
- Don’t give a statement to anyone other than the police about your auto accident.
- Don’t give information other than your driver’s license and insurance company.
DO
- Do call the police and stay calm.
- Do call for medical assistance.
- Do get the other driver’s driver license and insurance company information.
- Do get witness names and telephone numbers.
- Do take photos of the damage to all involved vehicles and the accident scene.
Once you get home, call us for what to do to best protect your rights and get fair compensation. Over the past 35 years we have successfully handled hundreds of motorcycle accident injury cases. We have the experience and aggressive reputation to maximize recovery for you and your loved ones.