Motorcycle Accidents and the Injuries They Can Cause
March 12, 2012 By The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel, P.C.
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Precaution should be used when operating any type of vehicle; motorcycles are not exception to this rule. Failure to take precaution or the negligence of another can leave drivers with serious personal injuries. For many people operating a motorcycle can be an enjoyable and convenient way to get around. It is both fuel efficient, easier to maintain as well as being a fun experience.
While there are many pros to owing a motorcycle, it is important to remember the severity that accidents involving them can entail. For those that do experience an accident while behind the wheel, there will be less protection than when driving a car. While all types of vehicle accidents can cause serious injuries or wrongful deaths, the openness of a motorcycle leaves the driver vulnerable to both the pavement and to the vehicle that can hit them. There are no seat belt keeping the driver safe and protecting them from being projected outside of their vehicle.
On March 7, 2012, two motorcycle drivers unrelated to each other but only hours apart were both involved in accidents that left them fighting for their lives. The first driver was reported to have run through a red light while traveling at high speeds. He hit two vehicles causing one of them to hit another car. The second accident occurred at the same location as the first while police were on the scene. A vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle driver, inflicting them with serious injuries. Both drivers were taken to the hospital to deal with the damages they sustained. While some only sustain minor injuries as a result of their accident, there are many cases in which the victims deal with long term debilitation or the loss of their lives.
Motorcycles are notorious for their high fatality and personal injury rate. With nothing but your clothing to protect you from the road, those using this form of transportation are leaving themselves susceptible to serious injuries in the event of an accident. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that in 2006, for every 100,000 registered motorcycles, 72.34 of them ended in a fatal crash. That is a high increase when compared to the 13.10 cars for every 100,000. In 2005 motorcycle fatalities made up 10.5% of all motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities. There has been a clear demonstration throughout their history that they can be dangerous to operate. It is important to understand safety rules and how to properly control your vehicle.
Even with exercising extreme precaution however you cannot control other drivers on the road. While you can keep an eye out for cars and trucks, steering clear of those that seem to not be paying adequate attention, you cannot guarantee that the negligence of another driver will not leave you with a personal injury. When operating the vehicle in raining weather it is necessary to be on high alert since the slick pavement can case your bike to slip out from under you as well as causing other vehicles to hydroplane. Many factors play into the dangerousness that they can comprise. While some may use their bikes as a way to show off, demonstrating a poor lack of safety and concern for others on the road, motorcycles can be operated in a manner that exhibits a strong comprehension and concern for the regulations of the roadway. In the event that you are injured as a result of a motorcycle accident it can be a great benefit to your case to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side to defend your rights and seek compensation for your injuries.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel. P.C.
The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel. P.C., located in Boston, is a firm focusing its practice of law in personal injury. For over 30 years a Boston personal injury attorney has aggressively defended clients against the inflictions they have faced from the negligence of another. Attorney Martin D. Finkel is committed to helping his client receive the compensation they deserve for an accident that wasn’t their fault. He goes to battle both in the courtroom and throughout all aspects of a case, fighting for his clients who have been victimized in an accident. He has earned millions of dollars on behalf of his clients, winning high paying settlements to meet the needs of their injury. If you or a loved one has sustained a personal injury as a result of the recklessness or negligence of another, schedule a free consultation when you contact a Boston personal injury lawyer from their firm.
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On March 7, 2012, two motorcycle drivers unrelated to each other but only hours apart were both involved in accidents that left them fighting for their lives. The first driver was reported to have run through a red light while traveling at high speeds. He hit two vehicles causing one of them to hit another car. The second accident occurred at the same location as the first while police were on the scene. A vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle driver, inflicting them with serious injuries. Both drivers were taken to the hospital to deal with the damages they sustained. While some only sustain minor injuries as a result of their accident, there are many cases in which the victims deal with long term debilitation or the loss of their lives.
Motorcycles are notorious for their high fatality and personal injury rate. With nothing but your clothing to protect you from the road, those using this form of transportation are leaving themselves susceptible to serious injuries in the event of an accident. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that in 2006, for every 100,000 registered motorcycles, 72.34 of them ended in a fatal crash. That is a high increase when compared to the 13.10 cars for every 100,000. In 2005 motorcycle fatalities made up 10.5% of all motor vehicle traffic crash fatalities. There has been a clear demonstration throughout their history that they can be dangerous to operate. It is important to understand safety rules and how to properly control your vehicle.
Even with exercising extreme precaution however you cannot control other drivers on the road. While you can keep an eye out for cars and trucks, steering clear of those that seem to not be paying adequate attention, you cannot guarantee that the negligence of another driver will not leave you with a personal injury. When operating the vehicle in raining weather it is necessary to be on high alert since the slick pavement can case your bike to slip out from under you as well as causing other vehicles to hydroplane. Many factors play into the dangerousness that they can comprise. While some may use their bikes as a way to show off, demonstrating a poor lack of safety and concern for others on the road, motorcycles can be operated in a manner that exhibits a strong comprehension and concern for the regulations of the roadway. In the event that you are injured as a result of a motorcycle accident it can be a great benefit to your case to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side to defend your rights and seek compensation for your injuries.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel. P.C.
The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel. P.C., located in Boston, is a firm focusing its practice of law in personal injury. For over 30 years a Boston personal injury attorney has aggressively defended clients against the inflictions they have faced from the negligence of another. Attorney Martin D. Finkel is committed to helping his client receive the compensation they deserve for an accident that wasn’t their fault. He goes to battle both in the courtroom and throughout all aspects of a case, fighting for his clients who have been victimized in an accident. He has earned millions of dollars on behalf of his clients, winning high paying settlements to meet the needs of their injury. If you or a loved one has sustained a personal injury as a result of the recklessness or negligence of another, schedule a free consultation when you contact a Boston personal injury lawyer from their firm.
Copyright The Law Offices of Martin D. Finkel, P.C.
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