The most common excuse given by the at fault party of a motorcycle accident is the excuse they "just didn't see you." According to motorcycle accident statistics 3 out of every 4 motorcycle and scooter crashes are collisions with other motor vehicles, most of which are cars and trucks. Approximately two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents are the result of negligent driver's failure to give the motorcyclist his or her right of way.

In about half of car/motorcycle collisions, the view of the motorcycle is obstructed by glare or a door roof pillar in the car or by blind spots in the car driver's field of view. Other common accidents include u-turns, rear end accidents, intersection accidents, and lane-change accidents. In most cases a motorcycle or scooter is traveling down the road and a truck or automobile makes a right or left turn straight into the bike.

All these numbers add up to thousands of serious injuries and deaths every year in the state of Indiana and Commonwealth of Kentucky.

According to recent motorcycle accident statistics, approximately one-fourth of motorcycle and scooter accidents are a single bike accident. A single bike accident occurs when a rider hits something or wipes out. Around two-thirds of these accidents, the rider is usually blamed for the accident. This is not always the case. For instance, single-bike accidents are often due to road hazards or defective equipment.

Hazardous road conditions can be the cause of both single-bike accidents and collisions with cars and trucks. If you or a loved one is injured because of road debris, loose sand or gravel, potholes, or other debris in the roadway, you should take pictures before the conditions change.

We can help people who have been victimized by:

• mechanic negligence
• potholes
• road resurfacing or construction debris
• roadway defects
• grading highways
• uneven pavement
• road resurfacing humps
• loose gravel or sand
• lack of warning signs
• oil slicks or construction debris
• dangerous intersections
• obscured signs
• dangerous intersections

A less common type of motorcycle accident are the types that involve defective equipment. Often, these types of motorcycle accidents are linked to the liability and responsibility of the manufacturer of a defective component or product. Sometimes manufactures of motorcycle will produce bikes that are defectively designed or defectively manufactured.

Our lawyers will file a motorcycle accident lawsuit on behalf of you or a loved on who has be a victim of:

• brake failure
• chain failure
• motorcycle helmet defects
• motorcycle tire failure
• shock absorber failure
• stuck throttles

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due the negligent driving of another, call The Law Office of Marc S. Sedwick, P. C. to obtain free information and a free initial consultation.

The Law Office of Marc S. Sedwick, P. C.
101 W Ohio Street, Ste 1000
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Local Tel. (317) 890-5090
Toll Free (877) 890-5090