New York Motorcycle Accidents

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident may be caused by a number of situations. In some cases, driver error may lead to a serious accident. A driver may fail to check his or her blind spot before changing lanes or making a turn. Because a motorcycle is small in size, it may not be as visible to other drivers as other motor vehicles are. A driver may be distracted and therefore may turn directly into a motorcyclist’s path. A driver may be tired, drunk or inexperienced and may cause an accident in that way. A driver may also not understand or observe a motorcyclist’s right of way on the road.

External factors may also cause a motorcycle accident to occur:

• The roadway may be very uneven (such as a large pothole or crack)
• A mechanical failure may occur in the rider’s bike and cause an accident
• Severe weather conditions may lead to a collision due to limited visibility or slick road conditions
• An object in the roadway can cause a motorcycle to flip, swerve suddenly or otherwise be involved in an accident

Find a New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident and are pursuing a claim or lawsuit in civil court against the other driver, it is likely that they will try to pin the blame for the accident on you. You need a skilled motorcycle accident lawyer on your side to prove that you did not cause the accident – and even that you were not partially responsible. If the other party is successful in proving that you were even, say 30% at fault, your financial compensation will be reduced by 30%.

Your future and quality of life can be greatly impacted by the outcome of your motorcycle accident case. By finding the right attorney for your particular case, you will have the best opportunity of securing maximum compensation.

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