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The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

Poor Road Conditions

Poor road conditions are the leading cause of motorcycle accidents. Road conditions that commonly cause motorcycle accidents include damaged surfaces and unexpected obstacles such as animals and debris.

 

Speeding

Speeding on or around a motorcyclist is especially dangerous, because not only does it decrease the likelihood that the motorcyclist will be seen in a timely enough manner to prevent collision, but when a collision does occur, the force of impact will be that much greater, leading much more severe injuries had one or both parties not been speeding.

 

Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is a major concern for authorities, especially when the drunk driver is a motorcyclist. This is because alcohol can impair judgment, vision, reaction time, and physical capabilities, all of which are imperative to have when getting onto the back of a motorcycle.

 

Distracted Driving

Texting, eating, smoking – distracted driving includes any activity that takes one’s mind, eyes, and hands away from the act of driving. Distracted driving is becoming the leading cause of car accidents nationwide, so it is important that motorcyclists pay extra attention to the vehicles around them, and make sure that all drivers know they are there.

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Texting While Driving

While this could fall under the category of “distracted driving,” texting while driving deserves its own bullet point. Texting takes all three forms of a driver’s attention away from the road – visual, cognitive, and manual – and so is therefore especially dangerous to motorcyclists.

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Common Traffic Violations

From running a stop sign to failure to yield, even the smallest traffic violation can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities for a motorcycle driver. Because of this, it is extremely important that motorcyclists remain extra alert and aware of all drivers around them, to follow allyclists.

 

How do I Prove the Other Party Was at Fault?

If you want to have a successful motorcycle accident claim, the first thing is to identify the other party responsible for the crash and prove that the accident resulted from their negligence. You’ll need four elements to prove the at-fault party’s negligence in your personal injury claim.

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• Breach of duty: You should prove that the driver neglected or failed to uphold a standard that would ensure that other motorists or pedestrians are safe on the road.

• Duty: Every driver must act responsibly and safely while driving a vehicle to minimize the possibility of an auto accident.

• Causation: You can prove that the car crash resulted from the driver’s actions, and it wouldn’t have happened if they had acted within reasonable standards of care.

• Damages: You should have evidence of the damages directly related to the car crash caused by the other driver’s negligence.

 

Note that even after an investigation by the law enforcement agencies, they must prove without a doubt that all the above elements were present so that the responsible party can be held liable for the motorcycle accident. If you are the victim of a motorcycle accident, you need an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side who can aid you in seeking damages, proving fault, and recovering the compensation award you deserve.  If you’re looking for an attorney you can count on, call the Winner Injury Law firm today.

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