Atlanta Accident Attorney
Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents almost always results in injuries to the rider, and unfortunately, those injuries are frequently catastrophic or deadly. If the actions of another driver or road conditions caused the accident, contact our Atlanta motorcycle injury attorneys today. We represent motorcycle accident victims across the southeast. Having seen the devastation to riders and their families first hand, our Atlanta-based law firm is also dedicated to motorcyclist safety and public awareness.
Motorcycle Riders at Risk, But Others Usually at Fault
The statistics show that operating a motorcycle is risky – more than 4,800 motorcyclists are killed in the United States each year, including 154 who died in Georgia last year. Accident data also reveal that responsibility for the accident more often lies with the other driver.
The majority of motorcycle accidents are crashes that occur at intersections and frequently involve traffic violations by the other driver – failure to yield the right of way, illegal turning, speeding or failure to obey a stop sign or traffic control signal.
Usually, the other driver is responsible for the accident but the rider is the one who suffers. Failure to see the motorcycle or seeing the motorcyclist too late to avoid the collision are the most common scenarios. The single biggest danger to a motorcycle rider are other drivers making left turns when the bike is traveling straight through an intersection.
A perfect example is the 2006 motorcycle accident involving Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. According to the reports, he was struck at an intersection by a turning driver, and had no chance to avoid the accident. Roethlisberger, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from the bike at impact, landing on the car, suffering a knee injury and a potentially life-threatening head injury. He was "lucky" to escape with a broken jaw and facial bone injuries.
Stay Safe
Although other drivers are usually at fault, motorcycle riders should take precautions to reduce their chance of accidents and injuries. Kaine & Jones encourages all riders to take specialized motorcycle safety courses, wear helmets and require their passengers to wear helmets.
Kaine & Jones, LLC handles motorcycle accident cases throughout Georgia and the southeast from our offices in Atlanta (Buckhead) and Clayton County (Jonesboro). We offer a free, no cost-no obligation, initial consultation. You have absolutely nothing to lose by calling our office - but think of what you can lose if you don't. Contact our Atlanta motorcycle injury attorneys 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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