Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Representing Bikers in Greenville, NC
Auto accidents involving motorcycles can be significantly more dangerous than many other types of collisions. Motorcyclists are far more likely to endure fatal accidents than those in passenger vehicles. When cars and motorcycles crash, motorcyclists often withstand the worst of the damage and sustain traumatic injuries.
Sharron and Joe Edwards know that motorcyclists and their passengers involved in serious car accidents often need extensive medical care. When these victims suffer because of the negligent actions of others, Edwards & Edwards can provide support. Our Greenville
attorneys offer personal attention and caring legal support to victims of motorcycle accidents.
Benefits and Risks of Motorcycle Riding
It's well known that riding a motorcycle has many advantages over driving a car:
- savings on gas
- ease of parking
- using freeway carpool lanes
- making less of an environmental impact
- the feeling of freedom on the road
Causes of Car and Motorcycle Crashes
The overwhelming majority of fatal motorcycle accidents involve two-vehicle collisions with passenger cars. Driver inattention is a common cause of motorcycle wrecks. Widespread motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Lane change accidents.
Many drivers fail to check their blind spots while on the roadways, changing lanes right into or right in front of a bike.
- Head-on collisions.
When cars and motorcycles crash directly into each other at full force, the results can be catastrophic. Some of these accidents occur when the car strikes the back of the motorcycle, but in some instances, cars collide with the front of motorcycles.
- Left turns made by cars.
This incident is one of the most dangerous types of accidents for motorcyclists. It can occur when a motorist fails to see a motorcycle approaching or incorrectly judges the motorcycle’s speed and turns left directly in front of the motorcycle, resulting in a violent collision. In most cases, the vehicle making the left turn is at fault for the accident.
Cars are often prone to these same types of accidents, and drivers often fail to notice motorcycles or are surprised by motorcycle movements. Drivers must be able to share the road and must be especially aware of bikers. Everyone is entitled to their choice of vehicle, and motorcycles should receive the same courtesy and right to the road as any other vehicle.
Motorcycle Accidents and Driver Fault
In many motorcycle accidents, the distracted or inattentive driver of the other vehicle is at fault. Typical examples are when a driver in a car, SUV, or truck:
- pulls out into traffic in front of an oncoming motorcyclist
- runs a red light or stop sign
- makes a turn in front of an oncoming motorcyclist
- doesn't yield an intersection's right-of-way to a motorcyclist
- is impaired by alcohol or drugs
- is distracted when driving past a motorcyclist, or doesn't notice the motorcyclist
Find a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Who is Local and Qualified
Our Greenville
motorcycle accident lawyers strive to provide personal, caring assistance to victims of motorcycle accidents. Having over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury and motor vehicle accident trial litigation, Edwards & Edwards is qualified to handle your motorcycle accident case. Contact us
by calling (252) 353-1200 to speak with a local attorney at our firm who has the resources and knowledge necessary to represent injured bikers.
An Edwards & Edwards Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help
We understand the aspects of motorcycle accident cases that can make all the difference to a legal case, including:
- North Carolina laws pertaining to motorcyclists
- Motorcycle manufacturing and design problems
- Roadway design issues
- Accident reconstruction
- The frequent jury bias against motorcyclists
A motorcycle accident can result in significant hospital and rehabilitation bills, loss of the victim's income, and severe emotional distress for the injured and his or her loved ones. Damages to the motorcycle may also be significant. When you contact our office in Greenville, you will be speaking with a motorcycle accident lawyer who understands the ramifications of such accidents. Our attorneys are highly experienced and qualified in personal injury law, and we can help you.