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motorcycle accident is a type of traffic accident that involves a
motorcycle and one or more motorcyclists. Motorcycles have a far
higher rate of serious and fatal accidents than cars or trucks.
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury or death, and
necessitate a long and expensive period of recovery.
A
motorcycle accident can be the result of rider error, such as
speeding, or hitting a guardrail. It can also involve another vehicle
or vehicles. In many cases where other vehicles are involved, the
accident is the result of at least one driver not having seen the
motorcycle. In such cases and because there may be significant impact
on the life and financial situation of the victim and/or family, a
motorcycle attorney should be consulted.
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Motorcycles
are becoming more and more common on our roadways. However, some
motorists still do not know how to properly share the road with
motorcycles. Many car drivers fail to notice motorcycles, or have
poor speed-spacing judgment. If you’ve been injured by one of these
motorists, we at the Levinson Law Group know the unique issues
involved in motorcycle crashes, and we can help get you the justice
you deserve. We understand that motorcycle riders are prone to
serious injuries in the event of an accident. Motorcycle accident
injuries have been increasing since 1998. Motorcyclists are eight
times more likely to be injured than people riding in passenger cars,
according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
most common causes of motorcycle accidents are speeding, drivers
changing lanes without noticing motorcycles, inexperienced
motorcyclists, loss of control due to obstacles in the road, and
driving under the influence of alcohol.
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