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Unsafe Lane Change Motorcycle Accidents
Car accidents happen on the roads all the time. When it comes to motorcycle accidents, bike riders are much more vulnerable to injury due to lack of physical and special safety measures afforded by other vehicles. The size of the bike compared to a car or truck makes them especially at risk for lane change accidents, as careless drivers sometimes fail to properly check lanes before switching.
Car drivers have an obligation to pay attention to the road at all times, including safely changing lanes by using turn signals, checking mirrors, and being mindful of blind spots. All too often, drivers who cause motorcycle accidents were not paying enough attention to the motorcycle when changing lanes.
The result can be serious injury and even a fatality. If a car driver changes lanes with negligence, being reckless and without alerting the motorcycle rider, the injured bike driver has every right to demand compensation for injuries. Furthermore, if the victim was killed in the accident, relatives have a right to compensation from the car driver.
Consequences of Unsafe Lane Change Motorcycle Accidents
Bike riders often suffer from a variety of injuries, both physical and emotional, when it comes to motorcycle accidents. Surviving victims may face expensive medical bills, inability to work, and a long recovery period.
Given the lack of physical protection inherent in motorcycling riding, the slightest hit can result in severe or even lethal injuries for the bike rider. Injuries and traumas common in highway motorcycle accidents include:
- Head trauma, including brain injuries
- Face trauma and injuries, including lacerations
- Internal organ failure and hemorrhage
- Brain hemorrhage
- Fractured and broken bones
- Fractures on the face
- Burns and related injuries
- Bruising, scrapes, and cuts
If you or a loved one suffer any of the above-mentioned traumas and injuries due to an unsafe lane change motorcycle accident, it is important to get in touch with a healthcare expert as soon as possible, as well as a qualified legal representative.
Gomez Law Firm stands ready to put our knowledge and expertise to work for your case and help you get the maximum compensation you deserve. Contact us today to consult with a qualified personal injury attorney.