MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

Motorcyclists have it rough.

There’s no denying that, and if you’re reading this page, you probably know it already.

The motorcycle accident lawyers at TorkLaw have worked with motorcyclists long enough to know that they face unique challenges, both on the road and in the courtroom.  The overwhelming amount of questions surrounding this subject has prompted us to put together this comprehensive guide on exactly what do after after a motorcycle accident.

RISKS ON THE ROAD

Motorcyclists face all sorts of risks on the road which drivers of passenger cars do not. There are a variety of reasons for this.

For one, motorcyclists are much smaller than ordinary cars, which makes them harder to see, and easier for the driver of a passenger car to hit one by accident (particularly if the motorcyclist gets lost in a car’s blind spots).

For another, motorcycles are much more likely to overturn than passenger cars. Because motorcyclists are balancing on two wheels, like you would on a bicycle, they are in an inherently less stable position than occupants of four-wheeled vehicles.

Risks which pose only a minor nuisance to drivers, such as potholes, puddles of water, and debris, can be deadly for motorcyclists. Some motorcycles even have a tendency to wobble at high speeds, which makes it more likely that the rider will be thrown.

When motorcyclists do get in accidents, they have much less protection than the occupants of passenger cars. They do not have seat belts or airbags, and may not even have helmets. When motorcyclists get in collisions, even minor ones, they are frequently thrown directly onto the pavement, often at very high rates of speed.

All of these factors combine to make the road a uniquely dangerous place for motorcyclists. And sure enough, motorcyclists face a significantly higher risk of being injured or killed in an accident than do occupants of ordinary passenger cars.