Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Common Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries

Did you know that a majority of motorcycle accidents are not the motorcyclist’s fault? Oftentimes, it’s the other driver involved that violated the motorcyclist’s right of way. Common causes of motorcycle accidents include: 

• Driver Negligence: Drivers often fail to check their blind spots or yield the right of way to motorcyclists.
• Distracted Driving: Texting, eating, or using navigation apps can take a driver’s attention away from the road.
• Speeding and Reckless Driving: Speeding reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes.
• Hazardous Road Conditions: Potholes, loose gravel, or poor signage can be especially dangerous for motorcycles.
• Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol or drug use impairs judgment and reaction time, leading to devastating accidents. Contact a Dallas drunk driving accident lawyer to discuss your case. 

Even with protective gear, motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to crashes. An accident often leads to severe or life-altering injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, road rash, internal bleeding and organ damage, and permanent disfigurement or disability. Many of these injuries require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and time away from work—costs that can quickly pile up.