If you’ve been in an accident with a negligent rider in Las Vegas, an attorney can help you seek compensation for your injuries. Our law firm specializes in negligent rider accidents. Speaking with one of our experienced attorneys can help you decide your best course of action.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents that You Can Sue For
Though approximately 55% of motorcycle accidents involved multiple vehicles, 42% of the accidents were single-vehicle. These results, which can usually be attributed to the negligence of the rider (driver) of the motorcycle, are usually broken out into three segments:
- Alcohol Use – Based on 2019 data from the NHTSA, motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were higher than drivers of any other form of motor vehicle transportation. In fact, according to their data, 42% of the drivers killed in single-vehicle crashes were impaired and, if the accident occurred after dark, the rate increased three-fold.
- Left Turns – Multiple vehicle accidents involving motorcycles can often occur at an intersection, where the negligent rider is in the left turn lane and decides to go straight.
- Reckless Driving – Negligent riders often travel at speeds higher than posted, endangering themselves and others. Motorcyclists who travel between two vehicles in an attempt to pass in an area that is not designated could put themselves and others in great danger.
Reckless driving, illegal turns, and alcohol use, not only affect the motorcycle rider but can also cause drivers and pedestrians harm. The motorcyclist, just like any motorist, is responsible for conducting themselves on the roadways with caution, obeying all traffic laws.
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What to Do Immediately Following a Negligent Rider Accident
If you have been involved in an accident that involves a negligent motorcycle rider, make sure that all parties are removed from on-coming traffic or other dangerous situations, if possible. Once you are safely off the road or removed from any traffic hazards, dial 9-1-1.
Once you have contacted the police, gather as much information as you can. If you are able to use your phone to take photos of the crash scene or vehicle damage, safely take pictures from as many angles as you can. Either draw or photograph the intersection or highway where the crash took place.
Gather as Much Information as You Can
Ask the rider and any witnesses for information, such as insurance and contact information. Use your phone to take pictures of their insurance card or have the witness give his/her name and phone number. Observe if the rider was wearing a helmet, and get a photo if you can.
If the rider is uncooperative, make a note of it, but do not continue to ask once they have refused. Once the police report has been filed, and you have collected as much evidence as you can, seek medical attention. If you don’t need emergency treatment, it is still a good idea to be checked out, as some injuries take a few days to manifest symptoms.
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You could receive compensation and reimbursement for medical expenses and property damage. If you are found to need rehabilitation or surgery, you can be compensated for that too, as well as the recovery of any lost wages due to the accident.
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