Some may involve negligent motorcyclist conduct or careless driving; however, many others are caused by the fault of another driver on the road. The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is the inability of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic. However, speed-related crashes can occur in a variety of ways, including driving too fast for weather conditions, road characteristics (e.g. gravel in curves or veins in the road), the response of road users, or simply personal skill level.
Inattentive driving, both by vehicle drivers and motorcycle drivers, contributes to motorcycle accidents. These accidents can result in injury and death. Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer injuries or fatalities in accidents than those who ride in passenger cars. One of the best ways to avoid a motorcycle accident is to know the factors that commonly lead to accidents.
Here, Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Discuss the 7 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents. Head-on collisions account for 56 percent of motorcycle fatalities. These accidents are most commonly caused by a vehicle leaving its lane and entering oncoming traffic. For motorcyclists, a decision must be made in a split second: to hit the car or try to avoid a collision.
Either of these options is dangerous and, unfortunately, most of the time the motorcyclist is seriously injured no matter what option he chooses. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, driving while intoxicated is risky. Poisoning causes poor judgment and decision-making, poor response and slow reflexes. Motorcyclists seem to be more vulnerable to this behavior due to the social nature of motorcycling: clubs, outings, events, etc.
In recent years, the number of motorcycle accidents involving alcohol has reached 43 percent. Things like slippery surfaces, loose gravel, uneven pavement or any debris on the road cause countless motorcycle accidents. One of the most dangerous situations a motorcycle will encounter is when they come across cars that turn left. However, the fatality rate among motorcyclists is still significantly higher than that of vehicle drivers.
What a motorcycle sacrifices in terms of weight, volume and other crash-resistant characteristics is somewhat offset by its agility, maneuverability, ability to stop quickly, and ability to turn quickly when needed. Helmets, motorcycle jackets and armored boots are just some of the protective equipment that has proven to be effective in reducing injuries in motorcycle accidents. Because motorcycles are smaller and less stable than a car, irregularities and unexpected objects on the road can cause a motorcycle to crash. Once again, because motorcycles are much smaller than passenger vehicles and do not have as much stability, they are more susceptible to unsafe road conditions.
Lane splitting can easily cause an accident because the motorcycle is very close to the other vehicles on the road, the motorcycle has less room to maneuver around cars, and cars don't expect a motorcycle to pass them in a traffic jam. And finally, the most common cause of motorcycle accidents is the inability of other motorists on the road to detect and recognize motorcycles on the road. Just because riding a motorcycle has dangerous warnings doesn't mean you can't lower your chances of a fatal injury. But even if you don't die in a motorcycle accident, the chances of you suffering fatal injuries that could result in permanent disability are very high.
A lawyer who specializes in motorcycle accidents can help you handle your insurance claim, negotiate a fair settlement, or advocate for you in court. Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous types of accidents for drivers due to the uneven amount of force involved (cars typically weigh four times more than motorcycles) and the lack of safety features on motorcycles. The difference is that when people suffer accidents, they are more likely to be injured if they ride a motorcycle. .
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