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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Common causes may include the following:
- Distracted Driving: Drivers who are texting, eating, or engaging in other distractions could fail to notice motorcyclists.
- Failure to Yield: Motorcycles are often overlooked at intersections, resulting in accidents when drivers fail to yield the right of way.
- Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the severity of collisions.
- Impaired Driving: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs usually make poor decisions, putting motorcyclists at risk.
- Unsafe Lane Changes: Failure to check blind spots can lead to devastating side-swipe accidents with motorcycles.
- Dooring Incidents: A parked car door suddenly opened into a rider's path can cause serious accidents.
- Road Hazards: Potholes, uneven pavement, debris, and poor signage are particularly dangerous for motorcyclists.
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
Common injuries may include the following:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: Even with a helmet, riders can experience life-altering brain injuries.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: These can result in partial or full paralysis, especially affecting a victim's quality of life.
- Fractures and Broken Bones: Collisions often result in broken arms, legs, ribs, or other fractures.
- Road Rash: Severe abrasions from sliding on pavement can lead to infections, nerve damage, or permanent scarring.
- Internal Injuries: Damage to internal organs can happen from blunt force trauma during an accident.
- Amputations: In severe cases, a rider may lose a limb due to the force of the crash or as a medical necessity afterward.
- Psychological Trauma: The emotional effect of a motorcycle accident can include PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
What Damages Could Be Recovered in a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
These damages can include:
- Medical Expenses: Coverage for present and future medical treatment, which includes surgeries, hospital stays, physical therapy, and medications.
- Lost Wages: Compensation for income lost during recovery and diminished earning capacity if injuries stop returning to work.
- Property Damage: Restoration or replacement costs for the motorcycle and any damaged personal property.
- Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages for physical pain and emotional distress caused by the incident.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Compensation for the diminished ability to enjoy activities and hobbies.
- Wrongful Death Damages: For families who lose a loved one in a motorcycle accident, compensation could include funeral costs, loss of companionship, and financial support the deceased would have provided.
Contact Our Tallahassee Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
Stay up to date on current traffic reports in Florida by visiting the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the most up-to-date safety laws and regulations.
To learn information about Florida laws or to discuss your motorcycle crash with an experienced personal injury lawyer, schedule a free consultation and case evaluation by calling us at (850) 215-7777 or filling out our intake form.
Seeking Compensation For Victims Of Motorcycle Accidents In Tallahassee
Our attorneys have offices in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Marianna, and Tallahassee to serve injured motorcyclists. We are dedicated to representing clients throughout northern Florida. Perry & Young can provide you with compassionate, dedicated, and experienced representation and sound advice regarding your motorcycle accident claim. You may have heard Perry & Young, P.A., discuss insurance issues on several local talk shows or heard about their reputation for delivering personal service and results to their clients. Perry & Young, PA is sympathetic to your tragedy and genuinely concerned for your well-being. Caring, Compassionate Representation Designed To Get You Results.
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