If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, Gloucester County is a beautiful place to ride. When you’re on your bike, however, it’s important to make safety your top priority because too many motorists fail to see motorcyclists with whom they share the road. And the results can be devastating. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motorcycle accident, the experienced Gloucester County motorcycle accident lawyers at The Cycle Attorney have the legal insight and skill to help.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
At the heart of most motorcycle accidents is negligence on the part of other drivers. Everyone who takes to New Jersey’s roads accepts a serious responsibility to everyone else on them. Too often, however, motorists fail to extend this duty of care to motorcyclists. Common forms of dangerous driver negligence include all the following:
- Distraction
- Speeding
- Failure to follow the rules of the road, including in relation to yielding the right-of-way
- Exhaustion
- Impairment
- Failure to check blind spots
- Failure to afford motorcyclists ample room on the road
- Failure to allow ample space behind motorcyclists, who require less stopping distance
In the end, motorcyclists are far more vulnerable to the dangers associated with traffic accidents, which makes motorcycle accidents some of the deadliest on our roadways.
Make the Right Choices
Even if you don’t think you were seriously injured in your motorcycle accident, it’s important to understand that this is a difficult decision to make in the wake of a violent crash. The truth is that you may be in shock, and the effects of the adrenaline coursing through you do not help.
The bottom line is that these effects can mask very serious symptoms that include severe pain. Seeking immediate medical attention post-accident is the right thing to do in terms of your health and the strength of your personal injury claim. Waiting to see a doctor could prompt the other motorist’s insurance company to minimize the impact of your injuries, and they don’t need any encouragement in this arena.
Other important steps that anyone in your difficult position is advised to take include:
- Adhere to your doctor’s medical advice
- Reach out to a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as you can
- Let your lawyer speak for you and skillfully negotiate a settlement on your behalf
- Refrain from posting on social media until your claim has been settled or you’ve received a court award
An Experienced Gloucester County Motorcycle Accident Attorney is Standing By to Help
A motorcycle accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence can change the course of your future in an instant. The well-respected Gloucester County motorcycle accident lawyers at The Cycle Attorney appreciate the significance of your claim in terms of your recovery and will leave no stone unturned in pursuit of an optimal outcome for you. We are on your side and here to help, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information about what we can do for you today.
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