Drivers must be aware that they share the road with other vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles, as well as pedestrians. Motorcycle a...
Drivers must be aware that they share the road with other vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles, as well as pedestrians. Motorcycle accidents in USA are primarily caused by motorists' negligence or carelessness. When a passenger car collides with a motorcycle, the motorcyclist is frequently the one who suffers catastrophic or fatal injuries. Understanding how these situations arise may aid us all in avoiding these preventable mishaps.
Common Mistakes Made by Drivers
Here are some of the most common and easily avoidable mistakes that motorists make when driving around motorcycles:
Unsafe left turns: One of the most dangerous mistakes a driver can make is making an unsafe left turn. Left-turn collisions account for more than 40% of all motorcycle-on-vehicle collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). When motorists fail to see oncoming motorcycles or miscalculate their speed before making a left turn, this is a common occurrence.
These types of errors frequently result in a head-on or side-impact collision, which can be fatal or catastrophic for the motorcycle rider. Motorcyclists are frequently thrown from their vehicles and onto the pavement, suffering serious injuries that may permanently disable them. In these kinds of collisions, head injuries are also very common.
Changing lanes:
When changing lanes, motorists should keep an eye out for other passenger vehicles or larger vehicles. Drivers frequently fail to consciously look out for motorcycles in the opposite lane. Motorists may make a lane change in front of the motorcycle, leaving the rider with insufficient time to change course or move to another lane. Motorcyclists may suffer catastrophic injuries as a result of this.
Excessive speed:
Motorists who travel at excessive speeds or at speeds that are unsafe for traffic, the roadway, or the weather conditions may endanger others on the road. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable because they may be rear-ended by a driver who was driving too fast and was unable to stop in time.
Too close to the action:
Motorists would be wise to give motorcycles plenty of space. Too closely following a motorcycle can be dangerous. Motorists are at risk of being rear-ended when motorists are distracted or driving too fast for the conditions. Rear-end collisions are often fatal or catastrophic for motorcyclists who are thrown from their bikes and suffer serious injuries.
Compensation for Injuries
While these may appear to be minor errors, the consequences could be fatal. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, multiple broken bones, internal organ damage, and road rash are among the injuries suffered by motorcyclists who are victims of such errors. Because of lengthy hospitalization, rehabilitation, and other factors, victims frequently have to take time off work.
You may be able to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress if you were injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent motorist. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Rhode Island, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit for compensation.
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