Determining liability in a motorcycle accident can be complex. Other drivers, municipal governments, and even repair shops may be held legally liable for negligent actions that contribute to a motorcycle accident.
The thrill of riding a motorcycle, especially on Florida highways and interstates, is unmatched by any other motor vehicle. This is due to the unique nature of motorcycles which leave riders exposed to the air and close to the asphalt. While these aspects of riding a motorcycle help increase the excitement, they also increase the danger. Indeed, motorcyclists are more likely to be seriously injured or wrongly killed in a motor vehicle crash. According to national statistics, 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in the injury or death of a rider or passenger. Statistics from Florida reveal that, although motorcycles are involved in under 4% of all crashes, motorcycle riders account for roughly 15.5% of all traffic fatalities. Our Tampa personal injury lawyer knows that many of these fatalities are due to the common causes of motorcycle accidents that are avoidable.
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The risk of a motorcycle accident is increased by a motorcycle’s inherent and unique attributes. These vehicles are smaller and have a thinner profile, making them harder to see. This makes them also harder to judge in terms of speed and distance, making intersections, lane changes, and merges more dangerous. It also means that motorcycles will more easily hide in the blind spots of other vehicles.
These traits make motorcycle accidents not only more likely, but also more dangerous. This is because motorcycle riders are not well-protected. They do not have airbags, seatbelts, or even a steel shell around them like occupants of other motor vehicles. Rather, motorcyclists just have a helmet (if they choose to wear one) and some bikes have slide-bars. Otherwise, motorcyclists are exposed to direct physical contact in a crash with another vehicle.
Our Tampa personal injury lawyer knows that there are many different ways that a motorcycle accident could occur in Florida, particularly on highways and interstates. Most of these causes are completely avoidable and due to the reckless, careless, and downright negligent conduct of another motorist. But that is not the only cause of motorcycle accidents in Florida. Some of the common causes include a municipality’s negligence or a repair company’s mistakes in maintaining a rider’s motorcycle. Any of these parties could be liable for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Drivers who are reckless, careless, or negligent are the most common causes of motorcycle crashes on Florida highways and interstates. The most common causes for these types of crashes include the following:
Motorcycle accidents can also be caused by government entities such as municipalities like towns, cities, counties, and the state of Florida. These crashes usually involve negligent roadway maintenance, but also improper construction repairs, roadwork, and other work on or around the roadway. Sometimes these crashes could also be caused by negligent signage, traffic patterns, or poor roadway construction.
Some of the most common causes of roadway errors include due to government entity or municipality negligence includes the following:
While many motorcycle riders also know how to repair certain issues with their vehicles, that is not always the case—especially for major repairs. Thus, many motorcycle riders rely on repair companies, technicians, and other mechanics to inspect, maintain, and repair their motorcycles in a competent manner. While this normally happens, that is not always the case. Unfortunately, far too many repair companies fail to properly inspect and repair a motorcycle. This can result in very serious mechanical defects resulting in a catastrophic motorcycle wreck.
Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents due to repair or mechanic negligence include the following:
If you or a loved one were seriously injured or if a loved one was wrongfully killed in a motorcycle crash occurring in Florida, learn how our experienced Tampa personal injury lawyer can help you recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. We have a proven track record of success handling motor vehicle accident cases against negligent drivers, government entities, and businesses.
Here at John C. Murrow, P.A., our compassionate and skilled bodily injury law firm staff will work to protect your rights to compensation by working with defendants and their insurance adjusters to try to obtain a quick and fair settlement for you. If a defendant fails to pay, we will seek your legal remedies in court against all possible defendants.
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