Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to catastrophic injury or death in accidents caused by automobile or truck drivers making a left-turn. These accidents occur typically at an intersection or private driveway, when a motorcyclist is unable to avoid a collision with a vehicle that does not yield to their right-of-way. Even with a helmet and protective riding gear, motorcyclists can easily sustain serious injuries due to the shear size of a car, SUV or truck. Generally, the faster the vehicles are travelling, the greater risk of serious injury or fatality.
Typical left-turn accidents occur because the driver simply does not see the motorcyclist. However, the failure of a driver to see any approaching vehicle is not an excuse. Motorists have the responsibility of looking not just for other cars, but also for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Unfortunately, left-turn motorcycle accidents usually have major consequences, even at low speeds. Injuries resulting from a left-turn motorcycle accident may include traumatic brain injury, bone fracture injuries, burn injuries, road rash injuries, and blunt force internal injuries. Serious injuries may result in physical or mental disability, changing victims' lives and families forever.
If you have been injured or lost someone you love in a left-turn motorcycle accident, a skilled California motorcycle accident attorney can help you protect your rights to be compensated by whoever is responsible for your injuries. To learn more about your rights following a motorcycle accident, or to request a free consultation, contact Estey Bomberger today. Damages recovered in a California motorcycle accident lawsuit may include medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses, lost earnings and wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses.
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