Atlantic County, New Jersey, is a popular location to ride, with many scenic routes that attract motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the area and the nation. If, however, you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you’re likely facing steep losses and a difficult journey toward recovery. An experienced Atlantic County motorcycle accident lawyer at The Cycle Attorney is on your side and here to help.
You’re at Greater Risk on Your Motorcycle in Atlantic County
When you are behind the wheel of your car, you have a buffer zone on all four sides as well as a protective metal shell to help shield you from the impact of an accident. When you’re on your bike, however, there is nothing but your helmet to protect you, and you’re far more vulnerable to serious injuries as a result.
Other risk factors that you experience as a motorcyclist include all the following:
- You’re more difficult for other drivers to see.
- It’s more difficult for other drivers to accurately gauge your distance from them and your speed, which can prove especially dangerous in intersections.
- Your ability to stop more efficiently leaves you vulnerable to dangerous rear-end accidents when motorists fail to allow adequate space.
- You’re more susceptible to the risks associated with poorly maintained roads and to the dangerous effects of bad weather. This is yet another reason why others should afford you the space you need to ride safely.
Other Drivers Owe You the Same Duty of Care
Every motorist –regardless of the kind of vehicle they are driving– owes everyone else on the road a serious duty of care. This refers to doing what it takes to allow everyone else’s safe passage, including motorcyclists.
Yes, it is more difficult to see you when you’re on your bike. This does not, however, alter the fact that other drivers are responsible for searching you out and seeing you in their midst as well as safely accommodating you. Negligence, such as excess speed, distraction, and impairment, all significantly increase the chances that the motorist will cause a dangerous motorcycle accident.
Your Legal Damages
In your motorcycle accident claim, you can seek compensation for your legal damages, which refer to the losses the law addresses, including:
- Medical expenses, including those that are ongoing
- Lost earnings, which may include a decrease in earning potential
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering, which can far exceed your other losses combined
You can count on your dedicated motorcycle accident attorney to leave no stone unturned in their focused efforts to clearly demonstrate your complete losses.
Reach Out to an Experienced Atlantic County Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
The accomplished motorcycle accident lawyers at The Cycle Attorney have been proudly serving Atlantic County for more than 30 years, and we bring the full force of our impressive experience and legal insight to every claim we skillfully represent. For more information about what we can do to help you, please do not wait to contact us online today.
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