In the event of a motorcycle crash caused by another motorist, the motorcyclist often suffers devastating and catastrophic injuries, motorcycle helmets, gloves, boots, and leathers may help to reduce the severity of an injury; motorcycles offer no external protection against the forces involved in a collision.
Unfortunately, many people are indifferent to the presence of motorcycles on the road, and they create unreasonable risks for motorcyclists as a result of their carelessness. You may be entitled to obtain financial compensation if you were involved in a motorcycle accident as a result of one of the following common causes:
- Motorist following a motorcyclist too closely
- Driving recklessly and speeding in the vicinity of a motorcyclist
- Failing to check for motorcycles while merging or making a lane change
- Pulling in front of a motorcycle from a drive-way, parking lot, or intersection
- Making a left turn in front of a motorcycle
- Misjudging the speed or distance of a motorcycle due to its smaller size
A motorcycle accident can cause devastating injuries, including road rash, broken bones, scarring, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis and death. Often, motorcyclists involved in a collision find that they are unable to work or provide for themselves as a result of the injuries they have sustained. Our Naples Law office can help ensure that you can recover the compensation that you deserve.
At Zelman and Hanlon, an experienced Naples motorcycle accident attorney can review your case and devise a course of action if you or someone you love has been in a motorcycle accident. We have successfully represented Naples motorcycle accident victims and their families for over 20 years, and we can help ensure that your family obtains the compensation it deserves. Contact us at our Naples office to schedule a free consultation.
