Arizona Motorcycle Lawyer for Motorcycle Freeway Accidents
Freeways can be especially dangerous for motorcycle riders. If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a freeway motorcycle accident, it is recommended that you contact an experienced attorney to discuss your case.
PHOENIX, AZ, August 23, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Whether you are taking your cruiser on a cross-country trip or commuting to work on you sport bike, many motorcyclists spend a large portion of their riding time on freeways. Unfortunately, with their high speeds and large amount of vehicles, freeways can be especially dangerous for motorcycle riders. When riding on the freeway, motorcyclists must contend with many other cars traveling fast and possibly not paying attention to them.
While freeway driving can be dangerous for any motorists, motorcycle riders are especially vulnerable. The leading cause of motorcycle accidents is inattentive car drivers not seeing them. The likelihood of a car driver not paying full attention to a motorcyclist is only increased when traveling upwards of 65 miles per hour surrounded by other vehicles on the freeway.
In addition, motorcyclists are at a far greater risk of serious injuries or death in the event of an accident. When a passenger car is in an accident on the freeway, the occupants have the thousands of pounds of automobile to protect them from the rapidly oncoming traffic. A motorcycle rider has no such protection and is exposed to not only the vehicle that originally hit them and caused the accident, but also to all of the other traffic on the freeway, not to mention the hot pavement, which can cause injuries of its own.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident on a freeway in Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe or elsewhere in Maricopa County, you should talk with an Arizona motorcycle attorney. Whether the accident was a car-motorcycle accident caused by another driver, or a single-vehicle accident caused by dangerous road conditions, your Arizona motorcycle lawyer will help you review your case and decide the best course of action.
Causes of Freeway Collisions
Freeways offer a unique set of dangers for motorcyclists. Some common causes of freeway accidents include:
• Speeding or dangerous driving by commercial trucks
• Improperly marked construction zones
• Tailgating
• Driving in the gore area (the area between the freeway and the on/off ramp)
• Vehicles improperly pulled off onto the shoulder of the road
• Debris (especially pieces of rubber from tires)
Liability for Freeway Motorcycle Accidents
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident on the freeway and it was not your fault, you should receive proper compensation for your damages, including property damage to your motorcycle, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If the accident was caused by another driver, the other driver is liable for your damages. If the accident was caused by poor road conditions or improperly marked construction zones, the government entity responsible for the freeway may be at fault.
Contact an Arizona Motorcycle Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a freeway motorcycle accident in Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale or elsewhere in Maricopa County, it is recommended that you contact an experienced Arizona motorcycle attorney to discuss your case. For more information on motorcycle accidents in Arizona, please visit http://www.azmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/
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