Why You Need a Dedicated Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
People who live in North Carolina love to take their motorcycles out on the road. There’s nothing like the wind in your hair. It seems like a great way to spend a weekend. That is, until something terrible happens and you get into a motorcycle crash. In this post we will discuss most common causes of motorcycle accidents.
Motorcycle accidents tend to be very serious. This is because nothing stands between the driver and the road. The only thing that can protect you is a plastic helmet. Motorcycle accident victims can end up with very serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Internal injuries
Any of these injuries can keep you out of work for quite some time. You may need surgery and physical therapy. It’s important that the defendant be held accountable for this. Your motorcycle accident lawyer will help get you compensation for your injuries. They’ll make sure the other driver is held responsible.
Why Do Motorcycle Accidents Occur?
Motorcycle riders make mistakes like everybody else. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys riding their bike, you need to be very careful. More people die in motorcycle crashes (per accident) than almost any other type of accident.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle crashes include:
Another Vehicle Doesn’t Yield the Right of Way
Part of the reason this happens is that car drivers simply don’t look out for riders the way they should. They complain that motorcycle riders go too fast and weave in and out of traffic. However, they simply don’t keep an eye out for them.
Distracted Driving
People drive distracted all the time. Either they’re texting or talking on their phone. Some drivers get caught up looking at their handheld devices and don’t pay attention to the road ahead of them. If you take your eyes off the road for just 2-3 seconds, it’s like driving across a football field with your eyes closed. Clearly, this is going to cause accidents.
Poor Road Conditions
Motorcyclists have to be really careful in bad weather. A little rain or snow can make the roads very slick. Motorcycles don’t have a lot of traction in bad weather. You combine this with the everyday risks on the road and motorcyclists are at great danger of getting hurt.
Mechanical Failure
If a motorcycle has a tire blowout or a brake issue, they’re very liable to crash into another vehicle. The results of this kind of accident can be disastrous.
How Can Your Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Prove the Defendant Caused Your Crash?
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by negligence. In order to prove that the other driver was negligent, your North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer needs to show the following:
Other Driver had a Duty of Care
In any sort of accident, the driver has a duty to obey all traffic rules. When it comes to a motorcycle accident, you have another duty – the duty to look out for other drivers. One of the most common excuses for a motorcycle crash is that the other driver “didn’t see them.”
They Breached this Duty
If the other driver wasn’t careful enough or just didn’t look out for you, they’ve breached their duty of care.
You Were Injured
If you go to the hospital, it’s easy to prove your injuries. The problem is, a lot of riders refuse medical treatment at the scene. This is a big mistake. If you don’t go to the hospital, your lawyer will have no way to prove you were hurt.
Your Injuries Were Caused by the Other Driver
You do have to prove that your injuries were caused by the accident.
Contact an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney in North Carolina
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact an experienced injury lawyer from Harman Law online or call us at (704) 286-0947. They have decades of combined experience handling cases just like yours.
If you’re lucky, your insurance claim will be approved and you’ll get paid right away. However, insurance companies aren’t in the business of paying claims. They could deny your claim. If this happens, you’re going to need to file an appeal. You’re much better off having a skilled lawyer handle this for you.
The other driver is going to have a lawyer working for them and you should too. You should call and schedule your free initial consultation today. Your lawyer can review your case and let you know what it may be worth. They can also answer any questions you may have.
The consultation is free and you pay nothing until you settle your case.
