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Queens Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Queens Motorcycle Accident Information
A significant number of accident-related fatalities in the United States involve motorcycles. With the increased popularity of motorcycles in all age groups, we have experienced an upward trend not only when it comes to motorcycle accidents, but also motorcycle accident fatalities. In an accident or collision, motorcyclists tend to get more severely injured than the occupants of other passenger vehicles. The obvious reason is that motorcycles are smaller and do not have safety features such as roof, airbags or seatbelts.
A number of factors can play a part in motorcycle accidents. Here are some common causes:
- Poor visibility: Vehicles can miss seeing motorcyclists because of the location of buildings, parked vehicles or shrubbery. A majority of motorcycle accidents occur at street intersections because drivers of other vehicles are not watching out for motorcyclists.
- Dangerous roadways: Hazardous conditions for motorcyclists include potholes, oil slicks, puddles, debris and uneven pavement.
- Motorcycle defects: Auto product defects such as fuel system leaks or sudden loss of steering control can have devastating consequences for riders.
- Weather: Rain, snow or hail can lead to dangerous riding conditions for motorcyclists
- Negligent or reckless drivers: Impaired, distracted or reckless drivers pose a serious danger to motorcyclists as they do to other vehicles and pedestrians on our roadways.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Injuries can be extremely severe in a motorcycle accident. Common injuries suffered by motorcyclists and their passengers include head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, road rash, lacerations and burn injuries. There is also the potential for catastrophic injuries, which could lead to permanent disabilities and disfigurement. If you are the victim of someone else's negligence in a motorcycle accident, you could seek compensation to cover all medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity in case of permanent disability and even cost of long-term care, in the event of a catastrophic injury such as a traumatic brain injury.
Protecting Your Rights
If you have been injured in a Queens motorcycle accident, it is critical that you make sure your rights are protected. It is important to gather all pertinent documentation about the injury crash including insurance information, license information, contacts and eyewitness accounts. It is also important to get a copy of the police report and keep accurate and up-to-date copies of your medical records. Please ensure you take action in a timely manner before any applicable statute of limitations expires.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please get in touch with the experienced Queens accident lawyers of Wingate, Russotti and Shapiro for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We will advise you about the best course of action to take, fight for your rights and ensure that you receive just compensation for all your injuries, damages and losses.
