Motorcycle Accidents

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The freedom and exhilaration inherent in riding a motorcycle comes with a cost: an increased risk of a catastrophic accident. While automobile accidents can occur from a number of factors, the most common causes of motorcycle accidents are due to another party's negligence. While alarming, this statistic should not deter you from seeking the joy of the open road on two wheels.

 

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents due to Another Driver

 

Approximately one-third of all automobile accidents involving a motorcycle are due to a motorist turning into the path of the motorcycle. In the protection of an enclosed vehicle, accidents of this nature rarely result in serious injury. However, due to the motorcycle operator's exposure, a fender bender can cause significant harm, or even death.

 

There are numerous causes of negligence that may result in another vehicle operator hitting a motorcycle, including:

• Impaired vision and judgment due to alcohol and drugs
• Sleep deprivation
• Driving without corrective lenses
• Poor weather conditions

 

Other Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

 

Outside of another party's negligence, a leading cause of motorcycle accidents is poor maintenance. Due to a motorcycle only operating on two wheels, its stability is inherently compromised when compared to other vehicles. Consequently, it requires pristine maintenance, both by the operator and the mechanic.

 

A mechanic could put a motorcycle operator's life at risk if they were negligent in:

• Fixing a slightly misaligned tire
• Misreading a tire's treads and not recommending a replacement of bald tires, which can lead to hydroplaning
• Addressing an engine problem
• Foreseeing brake failure

 

Another leading cause of motorcycle accidents is bad weather and road conditions. While poor visibility or icy roads are acts of nature, potholes, which can flip a motorcycle, or loose gravel, which can cause a motorcycle to skid out, could be due to the negligence of local officials.

 

If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident in New York and NYC including Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, and Queens, you need the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney, who is familiar with all legal aspects of motorcycle accidents and will fight for your rights. Please contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at Silberstein, Awad and Miklos today to schedule your free, initial consultation to begin determining the cause of a motorcycle accident.

 

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