Any type of motorcycle accident has the potential to be extremely serious. When you are riding on your bike, you have little protection from Impact with either a car or the roadway. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
First, you must overcome the insurance company and its attempts to minimize your compensation, which you can do with the help of a motorcycle accident attorney. Here are the different types of motorcycle accidents you should know about.
Left-Hand Turn Accidents
The driver of a car may make an illegal turn, in which they cut across your lane. Left-hand turn accidents are extremely dangerous because a motorcycle can slam head-on into the broad side of a car. Left-hand turn accidents are often the result of distracted driving when the motorist is not paying enough attention to see the motorcyclist in the lane to the left of them.
Rear-End Accidents
The driver may be following too closely behind the motorcycle in a way that does not allow them enough time to stop if the bike slows down in front of them. The driver may be going too fast and run into the back of the motorcycle. Even though there may not be a direct impact on the motorcyclist, rear-end accidents are still extremely dangerous because they can force the biker off the motorcycle.
Single Vehicle Accidents
The motorcyclist can lose control of their bike and end up in a serious accident. Do not make the mistake of assuming that a single vehicle accident is automatically going to be the fault of the motorcyclist. In some cases, a driver who is in the vicinity of the biker can cause the crash by doing something that can force motorcyclists to lose control of their bike. In that case, the driver would be legally responsible for the accident. However, it may be challenging to identify the driver responsible for the accident.
Head-On Collisions
Although any type of motorcycle accident is extremely dangerous, head-on crashes have an entirely different level of hazard. A motorcyclist has an extremely high probability of being killed or seriously injured in a head-on accident because there would be a direct impact with their body. Head-on accidents are often caused by distracted driving when a motorist ends up in the wrong lane or place because they are not paying attention.
Blindspot Accidents
The driver may not look closely before attempting to change lanes. A motorist could cut off a biker by veering into their lane. The motorcyclist may need to take evasive maneuvers when they see a driver coming into their lane, which could cause them to lose control. Even if the driver makes glancing contact with the motorcycle, it can still be incredibly dangerous because the biker can either lose control or end up having to switch into an adjoining lane and into the path of another driver.
Your motorcycle accident attorney will conduct a complete investigation of what happened. They would learn the cause of the accident while they collect the evidence that you need to prove your case. Then, your motorcycle accident attorney would negotiate for you to receive full compensation, or they would file a lawsuit on your behalf. Even if the driver has done something wrong, you may still need to contend with the insurance company’s allegation that you were partially or completely at fault for the accident.
Contact a Norristown Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at Bikers Have Rights
If you have been injured in a crash, a Norristown motorcycle accident lawyer at Bikers Have Rights will advocate on your behalf. You can take the first step towards speaking to a motorcycle accident attorney by filling out an online contact form or by calling us today at 877-333-0300 or 877-333-0300. Our office is in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, and we serve injured motorcyclists throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.