Car Accidents Involving Motorcycles

    LANCASTER, PA, November 16, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- There is no doubt that motorcycle accidents involving larger passenger vehicles are almost always worse for the biker. However, many factors can go into car accidents involving motorcycles and determining liability is not always simple.

To establish cause and liability in these events requires an experienced auto accident lawyer that can investigate the accident, establish fault, and help you determine all that you may be entitled to.

Causes of Car and Motorcycle Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a majority of accidents between motorcycles and cars occur when the car cuts into the motorcycle's lane. Motorcycles have a lower visibility and can easily find themselves in the blind spot of larger vehicles. These side-swipe accidents often result in significant injuries to the biker such as brain or spinal cord damage, disfigurement, amputation, pulverized bones, or death.

Other causes of accidents between motorcycles and cars include:
- Aggressive driving or speeding
- Distracted driving
- Intoxication
- Erratic driving such as swerving in and out of traffic
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous roadways
- Defective vehicles or vehicle malfunction

Bikers and drivers share a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a manner consistent with the law. They also have an equal responsibility to ensure they are courteous and cognizant of all other occupants on the road. Failure to do so, on either part, can make them liable for an accident. An experienced auto accident lawyer can assess the details of your accident and help you determine if you have cause to file suit.

Auto accident law is complex and navigating it alone can put you at the mercy of predatory insurance companies. Only with an auto accident lawyer on your side can you be sure you are treated fairly and awarded the compensation you are due.

For more information about your rights following an auto accident, please contact the website of the experienced Lancaster, Pennsylvania accident lawyers at Atlee Hall, LLP today at www.atleehall.com.

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