Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun. When the weather is nice, you and your friends may enjoy riding your motorcycle together, or perhaps you simply enjoy riding a motorcycle for the sake of riding. Either way, although you are having fun riding, you are increasing your risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident when you share the road with careless and negligent drivers.
Motorcycle accidents can occur a number of ways, including:
- When a driver fails to check his or her blind spot before changing lanes
- When a driver sideswipes a motorcycle who is passing
- When a driver ignores a motorcyclists right of way
Although most motorcyclists wear a helmet and other safety gear to avoid serious or deadly injuries in the event that an accident occurs, accidents still happen and catastrophic injuries often occur. It is more common for the person who is riding the motorcycle to sustain the worst of the injuries, as opposed to the driver of the car, who is protected by the vehicle’s structure.
Injuries that commonly occur in a motorcycle accident include:
- Road rash
- Open head injuries
- Closed head injuries
- Bruises and lacerations
- Fractured or broken bones
- Loss of limb
- Wrongful death
Don’t let justice go unserved for careless motorists who are at fault for the injuries inflicted upon you or a loved one as a result of a motorcycle accident. Grogan & Souto, P.C. are passionate about helping you and will assist you in building a case that will enable you to receive the financial restitution you and your family need. Call us today. (845) 294-6155