Injuries received by a motorcyclist in a collision with a car can be devastating. Although some motorcycle accidents are caused by inexperienced riders, the majority of accidents are caused by other vehicles because drivers often fail to see motorcyclists.
Considering the crash statistics and the increasing number of motorcyclists, the key to a safe traffic mix is understanding and learning to share the roadway.
Over two-thirds of car-motorcycle crashes are caused by drivers, not by motorcyclists.
If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Gerling Law in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. An experienced Gerling lawyer can help determine who is at fault and responsible for your injuries.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
A variety of factors can be involved in a motorcycle accident and may include:
Driver Negligence
Drivers of cars often fail to give motorcyclists the same rights as other drivers, or they simply don’t see the motorcycle due to its smaller size. Inattentive driving, failing to notice motorcyclists, and disobeying the rules of the road all can lead to motorcycle-car collisions. Add drugs or alcohol and the damages and injuries can be even more devastating.
Defective Equipment
Helmets can help save a motorcyclist’s life in an accident. If the helmet or other equipment is faulty and fails to protect you, the designers, manufacturers, and/or sellers of the defective product can be held liable for your injuries. Defective motorcycle design can also cause accidents, especially accidents involving only the motorcyclist.
A Gerling lawyer with experience in cases of motorcycle accidents can investigate your case to determine if a defective product is to blame for your injuries. We can hold the responsible parties liable and pursue full compensation under the law.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Are you a motorcyclist? You may be at extremely high risk for serious personal injury if you are involved in an accident, since motorcycles lack the bulk and weight of cars, as well as protective features such as roofs, doors, and seat belts. If you suffer injuries in a wreck with a car, your injuries can be extensive and life-changing. Brain and spinal cord injuries are common and can lead to paralysis, permanent disability, and even death.
Wrongful Death from a Motorcycle Accident
Unfortunately, because of the severity of injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents, these injuries often end in death. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by another’s negligent actions, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim to hold the wrongdoer responsible.
How We Can Help You
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, our lawyers in Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville can help you get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. With our extensive experience and resources, we will investigate the accident in question, review the evidence, and hold the responsible party liable for your injuries.
Contact Gerling Law Today!
Our firm believes that motorcyclists have the same rights as other drivers on the road, and our motorcycle accident lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients in Indianapolis, Evansville, Louisville, and surrounding areas get the compensation you deserve.
Contact Gerling Law today for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your motorcycle accident case.