Because of the lack of protection between a biker and the pavement, motorcycle accidents can result in much more severe injuries than those seen in car accidents. If you or a loved one has suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident, call our experienced injury attorneys at (530) 392-9400 or (800) 404-5400 for a free consultation.

Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

Road Conditions: Sometimes, the road conditions are not conducive to people riding motorcycles. This could include:

• Potholes that make the pavement uneven, leading to accidents.
• Construction zones have been improperly marked, causing people to swerve unexpectedly.
• There are obstacles across the road, such as power lines, trees, or large boulders.
• Streets too narrow for cars and trucks lead to unsafe riding conditions.
• Roads have been washed out by flooding, storms, or heavy rain.

Negligent Driving: Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle understands that not everyone is friendly to motorcycle riders. This is taken to another level when people ignore the motorcyclists around them. Because motorcycles are significantly smaller than cars and trucks, it is easy for drivers to be distracted by their phones or too tired to pay attention to run into a motorcycle rider, leading to a disastrous result.

Mechanical and Maintenance Problems: Like cars, motorcycles are a collection of intricate moving parts that must work in unison to create a safe riding experience. Problems with some motorcycle parts could lead to problems with the brakes, the gas, or the engine itself. Failures in any one of these parts can lead to a severe collision.

Reckless or Aggressive Driving: Sometimes, drivers are aggressive toward motorcycle riders. Perhaps they try to get as close to the motorcycle rider as possible without hitting them. Other times, they try to buzz the rider at high speed. Any driver who blatantly disregards other motorists, including motorcycle riders, is at risk of reckless or aggressive driving.

Any claim must be filed as quickly as possible if an accident has occurred. A statute of limitations governs how quickly a claim must be filed. The earlier a lawsuit has been filed, the more time there is to review the case and maximize the opportunity for a successful outcome.

Watch the YouTube video below to learn more about the most common causes of motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and even death. If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident or lost a loved one, please contact our Paradise motorcycle accident attorneys at (530) 392-9400 or (800) 404-5400 for friendly, free advice. See our past verdicts and settlements.

^{Editor’s Note: updated [cha 8.25.23] Photo by Grégoire Bertaud on Unsplash dr bw [cs 521]}