Motorcycle Accidents Can Lead To Serious Injuries
When someone is involved in a motorcycle accident they are oftentimes at even greater risk for serious injury than someone within a vehicle. This is because motorcyclists don’t have the benefit of being surrounded by a vehicle’s frame, which would offer some protection in a crash. Also, motorcycles do not have other safety features commonly found in cars and trucks such as airbags.
For this reason, motorcycle insurance often demands higher premiums than the average car, as insurance companies anticipate a higher degree of injuries if you are involved in an accident.
The following are some of the most common injuries that can occur during a motorcycle crash:
- Broken bones and fractures.
- Neck injuries.
- Back and spine injuries, sometimes resulting in paralysis.
- Loss of limbs.
- Head injuries.
- Cuts, bruises and burns.
- Fatal injuries.
A motorcyclist must always be vigilant when driving, but even when you are obeying proper traffic laws and speed limits, accident can happen. As a result, an accident and the associated injuries could cause you to be out of work for long periods of time and require long-term care. In order to ensure that insurance companies pay fair settlements, you should have an experienced motorcycle accident attorney at your side.
What Are The Most Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?
Even when you are driving a motorcycle safely, there are many other drivers on the road that may not be following proper traffic laws. Sometimes drivers who aren’t paying good attention fail to see a motorcycle in front of them, or they fail to stop quickly enough to prevent rear-ending the motorcycle.
Below are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents when triggered by other drivers:
- Negligence on the part of car or truck drivers.
- Distracted drivers.
- Driving too fast on poor road conditions such as ice, snow or rain.
- Failing to stop quickly enough behind a motorcycle, resulting in a rear-end accident.
- Failure to judge the distance between the vehicle and motorcycle.
- Swerving into the lane of a motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
Any type of accident involving a vehicle can have a tremendous impact on your health and lifestyle. You deserve proper representation throughout these difficult times to ensure you are given fair compensation. Contact us and be connected with an attorney experienced in motorcycle accident cases.
Who Is Responsible For Paying Damages After A Motorcycle Accident?
If another driver was found to be at fault when you were driving a motorcycle and involved in an accident, then that driver’s insurance will be responsible for paying out your compensation. This compensation should cover any and all medical issues caused by the accident. This includes things like medical bills, therapy costs, surgeries, medications, lost wages in addition to pain and suffering or any family impact it may have caused.
However, it’s important to understand that insurance companies operate as a business. And just like any business, they are eager to spend as little money as possible. All too often an insurance company will offer a low settlement, which at first may seem generous, but accepting too quickly may leave you liable for paying long-term medical bills and other costs associated with your injury.
If you accept the insurance company’s initial offer, then you may be leaving yourself open to staggering costs down the road which won’t be covered by their settlement amount. Also, the amount may not take into account the lost wages you’ve suffered, impact on your family or any number of other issues caused by the accident.
Why Do I Need An Attorney For Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
As we stated above, insurance companies are all too eager to pay out a low settlement to ensure that you quickly accept and release them from all future liability. Perhaps the amount seems generous at first, or perhaps it seems like it would be enough to cover medical expenses. However, you may be leaving yourself responsible for all future costs and long-term care for your injury, particularly in cases of neck or back injuries which can linger for years or for the rest of your life.
This is why it’s so important to have dependable legal representation when dealing with insurance companies after a motorcycle accident injury. Your attorney can guide you through the process and ensure that you receive the most accurate medical examinations to fully determine your condition. Next, your attorney can go to bat for you when it counts against an insurance company that is refusing to compensate you fully for your injuries and loses.
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