The safety and rights of all drivers are the responsibility of everyone on the road. In the case of a motorcycle accident, the dangers and chances of serious injury or even death increase drastically because the rider is less protected and more difficult to see. At The Gonzales Law Firm, P.C., we fight for the rights of clients who have sustained serious personal injury and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of someone else.
Every driver on the road is responsible for their own actions and must exercise a reasonable amount of care for others as well as themselves when operating any motor vehicle. When interaction with other vehicles involves a motorcycle, extra caution and care must be taken due to increased dangers to the rider and difficulty in seeing the motorcycle.
Common Motorcycle Injuries
Due to the lack of protection when riding a motorcycle, riders are much more susceptible to severe injury than drivers of vehicles with four wheels. The majority of injuries to the rider are serious and life-threatening. These may include:
- Road rash
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Severed limbs
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Wrongful Death
Causes of Motorcycle Injuries
It is not uncommon for a motor vehicle driver to miss seeing a motorcycle in their rear or side mirrors. The area of road the motorcyclist occupies may not be in the line of vision of other drivers and it only takes moving one or two feet in either direction to disappear from the view of another driver. Other common causes of motorcycle injuries may involve:
- The negligence of another driver
- Poor weather conditions
- Roads in need of repair
- Vehicle defects
- The recklessness of another driver
The majority of motorcyclists exercise safety and responsible riding habits. However, accidents do and will continue to happen as long as they are sharing the road with other vehicles. All it takes is the negligence of one automobile driver to cause an accident resulting in serious injury or wrongful death.
The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can change the lives of the victim and family forever, especially if brain injury or another permanent disability result. We understand the heartache and pain families suffer after any motor vehicle accident, and we will provide personal attention and aggressive representation to you and your family without charging our fees until your case has been resolved.
Do you have a question about motorcycle accidents?
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, please contact the Dallas motorcycle accident attorneys of The Gonzales Law Firm, P.C.