One of the most dangerous situations for motorcycle riders involves other vehicles attempting to make left-hand turns in front of and/or in close proximity to the rider. In fact, researchers at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have found that, of all types of motorcycle accidents that involve other passenger vehicles, approximately 42% involve cars making left-hand turns in front of a rider when the rider:
Some of the reasons that left-hand turn motorcycle accidents are so prevalent are that:
When a left-hand turn motorcycle accident occurs:
Some of the specific types of injuries that riders may sustain when they are involved in left-hand turn motorcycle accidents can include (but are not limited to):
The Denver motorcycle accident lawyers at McDermott Law, LLC, have been aggressively defending the rights of motorcycle accident victims for more than 20 years. While our extensive knowledge of personal injury law helps us consistently build victims the strongest possible cases, our vast litigating experience empowers us to stand up to insurance companies and defense lawyers in any legal setting.
When injured riders trust us with their cases, they can rest assured that they will:
You may have a personal injury case if you have suffered serious injuries (physical or emotional) as the result of another party’s negligence, accidental wrongdoing or strict liability. However, only a lawyer can determine if the facts of the case make it worth pursuing in court. The Denver personal injury and insurance dispute lawyers at McDermott Law, LLC, can give honest legal advice to those who may have a case. For a case review, complete our contact form or call us at 303-964-1800 today.
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