Motorcycles offer a sense of freedom and connection with the road that is difficult to duplicate. Unfortunately, however, motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest traffic accidents out there on our roads. When you’re on your bike, you have none of the physical protections that you do when you are in your car, and the impact of an accident can lead to life-threatening injuries. If another motorist’s negligence leaves you injured in a motorcycle accident, reach out to an experienced Lynnwood, Washington, motorcycle accident attorney today.
When you’re on your bike, you’re far more vulnerable to the dangers of the road, including to the negligence of other motorists. Consider all of the following additional vulnerabilities you face:
While these vulnerabilities cannot be denied, motorists remain responsible for proceeding safely and for safely accommodating everyone with whom they share the road, including motorcyclists.
The negligence of other drivers is often the impetus behind motorcycle accidents, and while such negligence can manifest in a variety of ways, the most common and most dangerous forms include driver distraction, driver impairment, driver exhaustion, driver aggression, and excess speed.
In order to drive safely, motorists must train their attention on the road ahead and on the traffic in their midst. Anything that distracts a driver’s attention away from this primary task is a dangerous distraction. Texting and other forms of smartphone interaction are the most dangerous brand of distraction going – and are quickly becoming the most common. When a driver reads or writes a text, his or her eyes (and thoughts) leave the road for an average of five seconds, which equates to driving blind for about the length of one football field, and the inherent danger – to motorcyclists and everyone else on the road – is difficult to overestimate.
Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs experience impairments that leave them unfit to drive, including experiencing a lessening of inhibitions, a decrease in motor skills, diminished problem-solving skills, and more. Impairment plays a pivotal role in far too many deadly motorcycle accidents.
Drowsy drivers are dangerous drivers who have more difficulty focusing on the task at hand, who experience diminished hand-eye coordination, and who generally suffer impairments that are similar to driving under the influence of alcohol. Driver exhaustion is closely associated with dangerous traffic accidents, including motorcycle accidents.
Aggressive drivers take dangerous driving and turn it up a notch. Aggression behind the wheel tends to manifest in multiple dangerous driving practices during any given outing, which can include:
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to the unpredictability of aggressive drivers.
When motorists speed excessively, they are more likely to cause motorcycle accidents, and the accidents themselves are that much more likely to be deadly. The speed limits that govern our roadways are put in place to help keep all of us safer, and motorists who refuse to adhere to these limits leave us all at greater risk of being injured in traffic accidents. Further, speed limits are set for ideal driving conditions, and when the weather is bad, visibility is low, traffic is very heavy, and/or the road itself is badly worn, motorists must reduce their speed accordingly.
Motorcycle accidents are some of the deadliest accidents on our highways and byways. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another motorist’s negligence, the accomplished motorcycle accident lawyers at Napier & George, P.S., in Lynnwood, Washington, have the experience and legal insight to skillfully advocate for your case’s most favorable resolution. Our impressive legal team is here to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact or call us at (425) 778-6666 for more information today.
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