Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Baltimore, Maryland

More Americans than ever are opting for motorcycles as a low-cost, fun-to-ride transportation choice these days. But along with all of the benefits of riding a motorcycle come quite a few serious hazards, too.

In fact, motorcycle riders have at least a five-time greater risk of being in a traffic collision than automobile drivers. If you are a motorcyclist who has been injured because of someone else’s carelessness, please get in touch with the Baltimore, Maryland law offices of The Yost Legal Group today for a free consultation.

Motorcycle Accident Factors

From driver inexperience to motorcyclists traveling at high speeds, there are a number of factors that can result in a serious or even fatal motorcycle accident. A large percentage of those accident causes have to do with another driver, or someone else’s negligence. Here is a list of some of the more common motorcycle accident causes:

• Automobile or truck driver moving into a motorcyclist’s right of way because he or she failed to see the bike (This accounts for 30 percent of all motorcycle accident deaths in the U.S.)
• Drug or alcohol use by motorcyclist or automobile driver involved
• Unacceptable road maintenance (potholes, debris, loose gravel) or road defects (pavement ridges)
• Driver fatigue
• Undivided roadways
• Uneven roadways
• Defective mechanics of the motorcycle or other vehicle involved (such as brake problems)
• Inadequate highway/street lighting
• Heavy traffic and failure of other drivers to adhere to traffic rules
• Aggressive driving
• Inclement weather
• Excessive sun glare that limits ability of car drivers to see motorcyclists

Motorcycle Accidents Can Cause Serious Injury

It is no secret that a motorcyclist is far more vulnerable than a driver of an automobile, as there is little protective barrier between a driver/rider and the roadway. That is why the injuries that can result from these types of accidents include serious issues like spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, wrongful death and more.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident that you believe was caused by someone else’s mistake, please contact the experienced Baltimore, Maryland motorcycle accident injury attorneys at The Yost Legal Group to discuss your specific situation.