Motorcycle Accident

Simply put, motorcycles are more dangerous than cars. By their very nature, they offer no protective outer chassis for the driver and they allow for a greater degree of dangerous maneuvering on the road. It is a statistical fact that motorcycle accidents cause a far higher rate of death and injury per accident than cars do.

You are three times more likely to be injured and fourteen times more likely to die if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. In many states, helmet laws have been enacted to help to reduce these numbers, but the danger remains.

Certainly, you pilot a motorcycle at your own risk, but you should be aware that product failure may be grounds for a case against a motorcycle manufacturer.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or by a motorcyclist here are some things to look for when considering legal action:

• Were they obeying the traffic laws - speeding, improperly passing, or following too closely?
• Were they properly visible, with a headlight on at all times and wearing reflective gear after dark?
• Were they able to properly control the motorcycle, and/or while carrying a passenger?
• Were intoxicants such as alcohol involved?