When you are involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important to understand the cause of the crash. If a driver is to blame for hitting your motorcycle or causing the wreck, then the driver can be held legally liable.

Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents where a driver may be to blame for causing the wreck include:

• Accidents with distracted, intoxicated, or fatigued drivers who didn’t see or stop for the motorcycle
• Accidents caused by drivers who are speeding and who lose control of their vehicle or who are unable to stop in time before hitting a motorcyclist
• Accidents resulting from drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to motorcycle riders when the rules of the road require him or her to yield
• Motorcycle crashes resulting from drivers who misjudge the speed of a motorcycle rider or who do not accurately judge the distance between their car and the motorcycle
• Crashes caused by drivers who don’t see a motorcycle rider
• Accidents caused by tailgating drivers

In these and other situations, the key to determining if the driver was to blame for the accident will be to show whether the driver was unreasonably careless or whether the driver broke any safety rules.

To speak with an experienced team member contact MSA Legal Nurse Consulting or call us at 516.640.1343 for a free consultation. You may also leave your contact information and a summary of your potential case, and a team member will get back to you promptly after review.