Seeking Justice After Your Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists usually suffer catastrophic injuries when they are involved in accidents with other motor vehicles, especially when not wearing proper safety gear. In many cases, these accidents are caused by the negligent inattention of the other driver. Despite this, motorcyclists are often blamed for these accidents, regardless of evidence of their fault.
When you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is crucial to be represented by compassionate attorneys who will fight to protect your rights, and our team at the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A., are here to fight for you.
Common Ways Serious Motorcycle Accidents Happen In Minneapolis
The most common way that a motorcycle accident takes place is simply when another driver turns in front of the motorcycle. This is often referred to as a left-turn accident. That driver may be looking for a gap in traffic to turn across oncoming lanes, but they fail to see a motorcycle or don’t realize how close it is, and they turn in front of it so that the motorcycle strikes the side of the vehicle.
One issue that can contribute to this is known as inattentional blindness. Some drivers will look directly at motorcycles, but because they aren’t used to them and aren’t expecting to see them, their brain filters them out, and they don’t see the motorcycle.
Another common type of crash is when a motorcycle is stopped in traffic and gets rear-ended. For instance, if there’s a traffic backup on the interstate, a following driver may see larger vehicles ahead of the bike – such as pickup trucks and passenger cars – but they won’t notice the bike in between them and those vehicles.
Finally, many motorcycle accidents happen when drivers merge into them. This can happen when a driver fails to check their mirrors or blind spots, or when they suddenly merge without indicating. A motorcycle rider may only have a split second to react and try to avoid the crash.
Common Injuries Associated With Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents often cause serious injuries for the rider, who doesn’t have as much protection as someone in a car. Even when they’re wearing leather and a crash helmet, they could suffer serious injuries, such as:
- Broken bones and fractures
- Road rash
- Burn injuries
- Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Internal organ damage
- Amputation injuries or crush injuries
Many of these injuries can be life-altering, even for riders who survive the crash. That’s why it’s so important for them to know what steps they can take to seek the compensation they deserve from the at-fault driver. Our experienced team is here to help and offers free initial consultations.
Pursuing The Compensation You Deserve
We have the financial resources, experience and knowledge necessary to demonstrate liability and prove the damages you have suffered as the result of your injuries, including the cost of medical treatment, ongoing health care and lost wages. We are also able to assist families who have lost loved ones to motorcycle accidents in filing wrongful death lawsuits.
Although motorcycle accidents are often caused by distracted drivers, in some cases, motorcycle accidents are caused in part by poorly maintained or designed highways or defective motorcycle parts. We work with an extensive network of experts and specialists with the goal of demonstrating the liability of all negligent parties.
Build A Claim Backed By An Experienced Team
Have you suffered a severe injury in a motorcycle accident? Minneapolis/St. Paul attorneys Jeffrey Jones and Christopher Vilione will fight skillfully and aggressively to obtain the maximum possible compensation available on your behalf.
Contact our Golden Valley office today by calling 612-234-2992 or email us here to schedule a free initial appointment. The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Jones, P.A., takes motor vehicle accident cases on contingency. That means you pay no attorney fees until we obtain compensation.