Motorcycles are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road, but not always in the ways people think. While riding a motorcycle can be dangerous if you are inexperienced, it is also dangerous because of the high risk of injury if another vehicle strikes a motorcycle in Redland.
Drivers who ignore motorcyclists’ right of way at intersections or drive recklessly near them on highways could cause devastating accidents. Motorcycles do not protect riders, who, even when wearing helmets, might sustain injuries that require long-term and arduous medical treatment and have other costly consequences, like lost wages. Our attorneys can help ensure your fair recovery after a crash by calculating your exact losses and organizing proof of them. We can negotiate a settlement that covers your damages appropriately or take your case to trial so a jury can award you compensation and decide the defendant’s negligence.
Call (410) 694-7291 to have the motorcycle accident lawyers of Rice Law evaluate your case for free.
Where Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen in Redland?
Although motorcycle accidents might happen virtually anywhere in Redland, several areas see crashes most frequently, such as intersections, highways, and imperfect or unpaved roads. Some of these accident sites might increase the potential damage and risk of injury for victims, such as highways, as negligent drivers might crash into motorcyclists at very high speeds. Regardless, the chance of suffering serious and possibly fatal injuries is relatively high during all motorcycle accidents, generally leaving victims with costly damages they need compensation for.
Intersections
When negligent drivers do not yield to motorcyclists with the right of way at intersections, they might cause serious head-on or T-bone collisions that are fatal or permanently life-altering for victims. With these types of accidents, there is a risk of victims getting pinned beneath or between vehicles and even getting pushed into oncoming traffic and being hit multiple times. Eyewitnesses are often present for accidents at intersections and might stop to offer aid after seeing motorcyclists who are very hurt. This benefits victims, who can request eyewitnesses’ contact information or point police officers in their direction to obtain it when they arrive on the scene. Busy intersections might have traffic cameras or businesses with security cameras nearby, and we can see if these are potential sources of video footage or photographic evidence for your case. We will work to obtain video footage as soon as possible so it does not get deleted and become inaccessible. We will also prioritize contacting witnesses to set up interviews, during which we will preserve their statements and may confirm the at-fault driver’s negligent conduct.
Highways
Taking your motorcycle down long stretches of highway often seems like the ideal ride. However, it does present the risk of injury as highways are common locations for motorcycle accidents. Speeding drivers on Maryland Route 200 in Redland might swerve in and out of the lanes or otherwise be reckless on highways, possibly even following motorcyclists too closely and causing rear-end accidents. Collisions on highways typically happen at high speeds. This increases the risk of fatal or serious harm to victims on motorcycles. Do not hesitate to call the police after an accident on the highway, as you may need help dealing with the debris, getting your motorcycle towed, and collecting the at-fault driver’s information.
Imperfect Roads
Unpaved and imperfect roads present some risk of injury to motorcyclists, who should take extra caution as their smaller vehicles might lose traction or control while traveling over road imperfections or divots in the ground. Sometimes, single-vehicle accidents that seem completely random are actually due to road imperfections or vehicle defects, like brakes or other mechanisms failing, making them lose control and potentially injuring themselves. Our attorneys can help identify possible liable parties in these situations, like motorcycle manufacturers for defective bikes or municipalities for imperfect roads, and help you hold them accountable to get the damages you deserve.
Ensuring Fair Recoveries After Redland Motorcycle Accidents
Not settling motorcycle accident lawsuits and taking cases to court could yield greater damages in some situations, and our attorneys can gauge your likely recovery from a settlement or jury award. Furthermore, we will not let the defendant delay your access to compensation by stalling negotiations, and we will address these tactics head-on when handling your case.
We will identify all the damages you suffered since the accident like your medical bills, missed income, and intangible damages from pain and suffering, so we know your deserved recovery before ever filing the case. This is what we will base requests for relief on that we include in the complaint and will set the parameters for settlement negotiations moving forward. Requests for relief will also give the jury a good sense of what you expect from your recovery at the end of the lawsuit if your case goes to trial.
Knowing incurred damages will enable us to assess settlement offers and see if they are fair. Otherwise, victims might accept proposals that seem to cover all or most of their damages but, upon closer inspection, might barely scratch the surface of their losses. Going to trial after settlement negotiations are unsuccessful is common, so do not be discouraged if your case does not settle quickly and our motorcycle accident lawyers advise you to move forward with a trial. Refusing to accept lowball settlement offers is likely in your best interest, particularly if we have a case capable of satisfying the criteria necessary to prove fault in court. Sometimes, simply indicating we are done with negotiations and are prepared for a trial is enough to get defendants to increase their offers substantially. Even after going to trial, the defense might continue sending settlement proposals, which the plaintiff can accept or reject as they see fit.
Call Rice Law About a Redland Motorcycle Accident Today
Call Rice Law today at (410) 694-7291 for our motorcycle accident lawyers to review your case for free.