Top 5 Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Motorcycle accidents can happen for a variety of reasons, and when they take place, they can lead to catastrophic and fatal injuries for anyone driving or riding on a motorcycle. Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports thousands of deaths that result from motorcycle accidents.
After a motorcycle accident, having legal counsel assist you with your accident injury claim is critical. The South Jersey motorcycle accident attorney at Monaco Law PC has extensive experience handling motorcycle accident injury and wrongful death claims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. When it comes to motorcycle accidents, insurance companies often try to shift blame to the motorcycle driver and argue that motorcyclists know the risks they take when they ride and, therefore, do not deserve the compensation they need for their losses. At Monaco Law PC, our attorney will fight for you and defend your right to the full amount of compensation you are owed.
How Motorcycle Accidents Happen
The most common reasons behind motorcycle accidents occurring on the roads include:
Weather
Inclement weather conditions can diminish visibility for a motorcyclist and other drivers. Since motorcycles have a much smaller profile than your average passenger vehicle, it is already more difficult for drivers to notice them, and when visibility is poor, it becomes even harder. This puts a rider at greater risk for an accident. Additionally, bad weather can lead to slick roads, which makes the likelihood of losing control over operating a motorcycle or sliding much higher.
Distracted Driving
The smaller size of a motorcycle already makes it more difficult for drivers to see, but when a driver is distracted, noticing a motorcycle becomes that much more difficult. Distracted driving is a leading cause of all traffic accidents, including motorcycle accidents.
Speeding
Speeding is dangerous for motorcyclists and other drivers. A crash that happens at high speeds often leads to the most cataclysmic destruction and damage.
Drunk Driving
Like speeding, drunk driving is both a precarious and unlawful thing to do. Operating a vehicle or a motorcycle is much more challenging when one is inebriated. The NHTSA reports that every day across the country, 37 people will die in a drunk-driving crash.
Lane Splitting
Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between lanes. It may help a motorcyclist weave through traffic to get to where they need to go, but it can catch other drivers off guard, making this a dangerous maneuver. Lane splitting is also illegal in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, so it is just best not to engage in such driving tactics.
Speak to a New Jersey and Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorney Today
Our South Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer at Monaco Law PC offers free consultations to victims of motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. To schedule yours, please call (609) 277-3166 for our New Jersey office and (215) 546-3166 for our office in Pennsylvania.
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Source:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
