While motorcycles crash for a wide variety of reasons, some occur because someone makes a preventable mistake. Most of these crashes could be avoided with responsible driving and reasonable actions.
Whenever drivers speed, they endanger the lives of other people sharing the roads with them. Speeding makes drivers lose control. A speeding driver might make turns that are too sharp or wide. If they suddenly need to stop completely to avoid striking a motorcyclist, a driver might not be able to if they are driving too fast. Because speed greatly increases the force of a collision’s impact, when a speeding car strikes a motorcycle, the motorcyclist’s injuries can be catastrophic.
When drivers are distracted, they are less likely to be aware of what is around them. They might not even see a motorcyclist before striking them.
Aggressive drivers pose serious risks to motorcyclists. They can crowd a motorcyclist by tailgating them too closely. They might also harm them by trying to illegally pass them.
An attorney could gather proof of the motorist’s negligence by carefully combing through the police report, eyewitness accounts, medical reports, driver’s cell phone records, and other evidence.
Even if the evidence indicates that the motorcyclist was partially at fault for causing the crash, such as if the motorcyclist was weaving in and out of lanes, a state law would still allow them to pursue a claim against the negligent driver. A court would reduce a motorcyclist’s recoverable damages in proportion to their degree of fault.
Various state and municipal authorities are responsible for maintaining the roads in Sunnyvale, but negligence in maintenance can often cause crashes. An injured motorcyclist might be able to pursue a claim against the appropriate governmental agency if one of the following causes the crash:
A lawyer could review the evidence to determine how long the dangerous condition existed on the road and whether it posed a hidden and actual danger to drivers of cars and motorcyclists.
Because there are so many common causes of motorcycle accidents in Sunnyvale, it is critical that you work with an experienced lawyer who knows how to get the results you need regardless of what caused the accident.
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