MOTORCYCLE RIDERS HAVE LESS PROTECTION WHEN A CRASH HAPPENS
PERSONAL INJURY
Without the protection of an enclosed vehicle, motorcycle riders can suffer serious injuries even in collisions that might cause less severe harm to occupants of passenger vehicles.
GREATER EXPOSURE
A DIFFERENT KIND OF ACCIDENT
Motorcycles do not provide the protective structure of a passenger vehicle. Without a surrounding frame, riders may be thrown from the motorcycle or directly exposed to another vehicle, the pavement, or roadside hazards.
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That lack of protection can turn a collision into a serious injury event, even when the same impact might cause far less harm to someone inside a passenger vehicle.
SERIOUS INJURIES
THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE SIGNIFICANT
Motorcycle accidents can result in fractures, road rash, head injuries, spinal injuries, internal injuries, scarring, permanent impairment, and other serious medical conditions.
The consequences may include significant medical treatment, time away from work, rehabilitation, and long-term limitations.
BIAS AGAINST RIDERS
THE FACTS SHOULD DECIDE THE CASE
Motorcyclists sometimes face assumptions about how they ride simply because they were operating a motorcycle. But riding a motorcycle does not establish fault for a collision.
Determining responsibility requires examining the evidence, including vehicle movements, witness statements, photographs and video, roadway conditions, physical evidence, applicable traffic laws, and the conduct of everyone involved.
INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE
PROTECT THE EVIDENCE
A motorcycle injury claim may involve accident-scene photographs, vehicle inspections, surveillance or dash-camera footage, witness statements, medical records, electronic data, and other evidence. Preserving important evidence early can help establish how the collision occurred and who may be responsible.
PERSONAL INJURY REPRESENTATION
Your Case Deserves Individual Attention.
The Law Office of Anthony A. Washington provides personal injury representation focused on understanding what happened, preserving the evidence, and pursuing the compensation available under the circumstances of your case.
ANTHONY A. WASHINGTON | ATTORNEY AT LAW
