Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Every single day there are hundreds of motorcycle accidents. In fact, every year there is an average of around 11,000 people injured or killed in motorcycle accidents in California alone. That is not to mention the accidents that did not result in injury or death. Those accidents, however, are rare. Since a motorcyclist is so vulnerable, there is an increased likelihood that getting in a motorcycle accident will result in a fatality or at least an injury. If you have been involved in an accident, you need the help of a motorcycle accident attorney from Arentz Law Group P.C. A highly trained motorcycle accident attorney in Southern California can help you receive the compensation that you deserve. Simply call 1-800-305-6000, or fill out the contact form on this page, to schedule your free consultation.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
There are a number of causes of accidents; however, there are some that stick out more than others. Here is a list of the most common accidents that motorcyclists are faced with.
Left-Turn Collisions – After the light turns green, motorists know they are supposed to yield to oncoming traffic. However, when a car is turning left, they often do not pay enough attention and fail to see the motorcyclist coming from the other direction. The rider strikes the vehicle in the front or passenger side and often the rider is flung over the vehicle onto the pavement on the other side.
Head-on Collisions – Some of those left-turn collisions result in head on crashes, but these also happen when the driver of a car goes to pass another vehicle. They don’t see the motorcycle rider coming toward them until it is too late. Keep in mind the fault can lie with the rider who goes to pass and underestimates the power or speed of his bike.
Distracted Driving – Texting while driving has become a huge issue in our country. When someone driving a car is distracted they have trouble seeing other vehicles. Combine that with the fact that motorcycles are already hard to see and there is a recipe for disaster.
Road Hazards – If there is a branch lying in the road, a car can often drive right over it without problems. That same branch, however, could knock a motorcyclist and his bike right over. Too often the hazards are from improperly tied down cargo that falls from a truck or car.
No matter what the cause of the accident is, the result is almost always the same. The motorist in the car is left with physical damage to his or her vehicle, while the motorcycle rider is left with a destroyed bike, severe injuries, or killed.
Contact Arentz Law Regarding Your Motorcycle Accident
If you, or a loved one, have been in a motorcycle accident, you need to have an attorney from Arentz Law Group help you receive the compensation that you deserve. There is much more damage done than just a broken bike and personal injuries. Schedule your free consultation with a motorcycle accident attorney in Southern California by calling 1-800-305-6000, or by filling out the contact form on this page.