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Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Menifee, Wildomar, Perris, Lake Elsinore, CA
Motorcyclists face more dangers than typical motorists
As you can imagine, motorcyclists face far more dangers than typical motorists. Not only do motorists fail to see riders while driving, when a collision occurs the injuries can be quite substantial to the motorcyclist.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
There are plenty of motorcycle accidents that happen every week in our valley. The 15 and 215 Freeways are packed with vehicles and many distracted drivers.
Cars are constantly changing lanes on our local highways and roads. When an accident happens to a motorcyclist the consequences are far more worse than being in a vehicle.
Blind spots / Distracted Driving
One of the most common cause is failure to check blind spots before changing lanes. This usually results with the motorcyclist going down and going down at a high rate of speed.
While riding on a California freeway, many distracted or careless drivers just take a second to decide to change lanes, without thoroughly checking to see if another motorists is in their path.
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That careless moment can cause substantial injuries to the motorcyclist.
Hitting pavement at 65 MPH is something you always hoped never would happen. Not only are you faced with the dangers of having your body hit the pavement, but you also have to face the danger of another motorists hitting you.
Failing to Yield Right-of-way to the Motorcycle
This usually happens when the negligent driver does not wait or properly check to see, if traffic is clear in order to proceed with their turn, merge etc.
This is particularly dangerous when a motorcyclist is traveling at a high speed and a car or truck suddenly pulls out in front of them, leaving no time to brake of maneuver out of harm’s way. This can result in the motorcyclist colliding head on with the negligent driver.​​​​​
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle crashes can cause severe injuries, including:
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Broken bones
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Road rash and scarring
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Torn ligaments
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Shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries
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Back and neck injuries
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Head injuries and concussions
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Internal injuries
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Permanent pain or mobility problems
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Even if you were able to walk away from the crash, it is important to seek medical treatment and document your symptoms.
Why Motorcycle Accident Claims Are Different
Insurance companies often try to blame the rider. They may argue that the motorcyclist was speeding, lane splitting unsafely, or should have avoided the crash.
These arguments can be unfair, especially when the accident was caused by a careless driver who failed to look before turning, merging, or changing lanes.
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California recognizes lane splitting, and the California Vehicle Code defines it as riding between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane.
California also requires motorcycle riders and passengers to wear compliant safety helmets.
Call Attorney Kris Crawford if You Were Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
​If you were involved in a motorcycle accident in Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Hemet, Temecula, Murrieta, Canyon Lake, San Jacinto, call a lawyer immediately.
It is important to have a motorcycle attorney on your side from the very beginning. We will explain the whole accident claim process to you.
Injuries in a motorcycle accident are usually sever and include broken bones, lacerations, and torn ligaments. Injured in a motorcycle accident? Live in or around the Menifee, Wildomar, Perris, Lake Elsinore area? Call a lawyer who will help your motorcycle case. ​
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