The world of an accident attorney can be relatively isolating as many attorneys view your relationship as that of a competitor as opposed to a colleague. Through mutual colleagues, I was recently introduced to Chicago motorcycle accident attorney Jonathan Rosenfeld. Jonathan is a great guy and and tremendous advocate for the rights of motorcyclists. While we could have spent a good amount of time talking about barbecue, our conversation quickly turned to the major sources of motorcycle accidents in our respective cities.
Hopefully motorcyclists can learn a thing or two from my conversation with Jonathan when it comes to understanding the primary causes of serious motorcycle accidents.
- 1. Careless maneuvering by other drivers on the road: Four-wheeled vehicles tend to cause more motorcycle accidents than others given their propensity to make abrupt swerves that eventually cause a head-on collision or a fall often resulting in fatalities. Motorcyclists are forced off their bikes resulting in severe injuries to the arm, neck and face areas. 42% of motorcycle accidents (see http://www.chicagomotorcycleinjurylawyers.com) occur during a fast overtake or during a left turn maneuver by a car.
- Loss of control of bike: Many motorcyclists have been victims of accidents because of their inability to control their motorcycles thereby leading to a skid or fall. In a motorcycle crash of this nature, the rider’s arms or legs often tend to get enmeshed beneath his machine resulting in serious lacerations or fractures.
- Sudden stops trigger motorcycle accidents: Sudden stops were cited as a much more probable reason for motorcycle accidents than speeding. In fact, statistics indicated that as many as 70% of motorcycle accidents occurred when the motorcyclist was cruising at speeds less than 30 miles per hour. Considering the fact that the sudden switch in momentum makes the rider fly over the bike and sustain serious injuries, motorcyclists might want to consider slowing down first rather than coming to a sudden stop.
- Riders whom may be too old for their own good: Statistics reveal that middle-aged riders in the US were discovered to be more prone to accidents. But the DOT suggests that age perhaps is a redundant factor when it comes to accidents and the causes have a deeper connection to rashness and aggression while riding rather than the age of the rider.
- Concealed objects hidden from the line of vision: The blinding glare of sunlight or low visibility during rains or snow can render solid objects nearly invisible until the rider is too close to avert an accident. The play of light also renders dark-clothed motorcycle riders more likely to get hit by cars than riders who wore dark clothes. Invisibility in dense traffic has been cited as the predominant cause for the occurrence of motorcycle accidents.
- Lane-splitting: Motorcycles are said to split lanes when they typically ride between long columns of cars stacked up on either side during a traffic jam. The close proximity of the motorcycles to the cars as well as the lack of space to perform any maneuvers invariably increases the chances of a motorcycle accident.
- Dangerous road conditions: Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to accidents caused by unexpected hazards like slippery roads, road obstructions and uneven road surfaces given the smaller size and unstable design of motorcycles as compared to cars. Common hazards such as gravel, slick road surfaces and open bridge joints often result in compromised road safety for motorcyclists.
Posted on April 24, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A recent hit-and-run accident in Wilmington, NC has resulted in injuries to a motorcyclist.
The accident happened last Wednesday at the intersection of Market Street and Darlington Avenue just after midnight.
Read more on this serious Wilmington accident.
Hit-and-run accidents are among the most difficult for victims. In most cases, the offending driver is not caught and the victim is left wondering how to make a claim for things such as medical bills. Fortunately, North Carolina insurance policies will typically provide a type of coverage called Uninsured Motorists coverage that will help the victim. Sorting out the obligations under an Uninsured Motorists claim can be tricky. If you have questions about an Unisured Motorist’s claim, please feel free to contact our firm for a free consultation.
Posted on April 24, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A serious motorcycle accident on Sunday on U.S. 17 Bypass in Elizabeth City, NC has resulted in injuries.
There is very little information available about the accident except that it involved a motorcycle. At least one person was seriously injured and taken to Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, Va.
Read more on this accident.
Apparently NC Highway Patrol are still investigating what happened in this accident.
Motorcycle accidents are more common this time of year as bikers hit the road to enjoy the fine spring weather. Nonetheless, drivers often still do not afford motorcyclists proper space when executing manuevers such as turning left which often results in serious accidents.
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Posted on April 24, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A woman driving a minivan turned into the path of two motorcyclists Friday evening in Raleigh causing a serious accident. The accident occurred at the intersection of Tryon and Hammond Road.
The motorcyclists, Timothy Croom and Bruce Hemmingway, were both injured. The driver of the minivan was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
Read more on this serious Raleigh motorcycle accident.
Drivers turning in front of motorcyclists is a very common type of motorcycle accident. Read more on this type of motorcycle accident.
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Posted on April 15, 2013 by Michael Malone
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Motorcyclist Brian Baldwin was killed on Sunday evening after a woman turned her vehicle into his path.
The accident happened on South Reilly Road near Jeffrey Drive. The other driver has been charged in the accident.
Read more on this serious Fayetteville motorcycle accident.
This is another terrible case of a car turning into the path of a motorcycle.
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Posted on April 15, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A gentlemen riding his motorcycle on US 70 in Durham was critically injured on Thursday. The accident was apparently caused by a car pulling into the path of the motorcyclist.
The accident happened early in the morning and resulted in the motorcyclist being thrown from the bike. The motorcyclist, Richard Patton, was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Read more on this serious Durham NC motorcycle accident.
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Posted on April 12, 2013 by Michael Malone
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Motorcyclist Danny Burdette was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in eastern North Carolina on Tuesday. The accident happened on N.C. 345 near Wanchese. Details about the cause of the accident are not available.
Hopefully, Mr. Burdette will recover from his serious injuries.
Read more on this NC motorcycle accident.
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Posted on April 12, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A terrible accident in Ocean Isle Beach, NC has claimed the life of moped driver Glenn Shepard.
The accident apparently happened early Thursday morning near the intersection of Beach Drive and Ocean Isle Beach Road. Apparently, a young driver claims she was blinded by the sun and rear-ended Mr. Shepard. The driver was charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Read more on this tragic moped accident.
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Posted on April 12, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A serious motorcycle accident in Lenoir, NC has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
The accident happened on Wednesday morning on U.S. 321 in northern Caldwell County and invovled a tractor-trailer. It is not clear what happened other than the tractor-trailer came to rest on top of the motorcycle.
Read more on this Lenoir, NC motorcycle accident.
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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Michael Malone
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A Burlington, NC moped accident has resulted in injuries to the moped rider.
The accident apparently happened when a woman turned into the path of the moped rider at the intersection of North Church Street and Beaumont Avenue in Burlington. The moped rider was seriously injured and taken to Alamance Regional Hospital.
Read more on this Burlington moped accident.
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Posted on March 20, 2013 by Michael Malone
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