Liability is usually determined by negligence in a motorcycle accident. In many motorcycle accidents, drivers of cars and trucks are negligent. Drivers are often negligent by failing to check their mirrors before making a turn, or going too fast through a red light. Further, cyclists are often victims when drivers whip out of parallel parking spaces without looking. Another scenario that is dangerous for cyclists is toll booths. Drivers may not see cyclists stopped to pay a toll, and hit them from behind.
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous, and there are many risks. The driver’s body is not enclosed in anything, and one is more likely to be seriously injured or killed than in a regular auto accident. This is why victims need to call a motorcycle accident law attorney in Spokane, WA. Visit the website of Abramowitz, Pomerantz, & Morehead, P.A to learn more about protecting your rights. There are three requirements in order to have a negligence claim against someone:
* The attorney must prove that the defendant was not careful
* The attorney must show that the defendant’s actions caused the plaintiff’s injury
* The attorney must show that the plaintiff was injured
A motorcycle accident law attorney in Spokane, WA helps victims put a value on their claim. There are usually special damages that can be compensated for, including lost earning capacity. The attorney may have to hire an expert to determine the value of future lost earnings. In addition, victims should be compensated for pain and suffering, medical expenses, and current lost wages. Being partially liable lowers the damages cyclists receive. It is harder to drive a motorcycle than a car, and one quarter of the people killed in cycle crashes do not have the proper license. It is tempting to drive too fast on lighter, more powerful machines. In fact, high performance motorcycles account for a disproportionate share of cycle accidents. There is also a high rate of alcohol involvement in motorcycle accidents. Driver safety is important, whether one is in a car or on a motorcycle. However, cyclists should slow down because accidents are more likely to occur when they are driving fast. Contact Abramowitz, Pomerantz, & Morehead, P.A. for more information.
