Motorcycle Crash Due to Driver’s Negligence or Poor Road Condition? What to Do?

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Motorcycle Crash Due to Drivers Negligence or
Poor Road Condition? What to Do?
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If you own a motorcycle, then you know how much
fun they can be. On a motorcycle, you get to
experience the freedom of hitting the road and
feeling the wind rush by on a beautiful day. It
gives you a connection that a regular vehicle
cant. While they know you take the appropriate
precautions to be safe on the roadway, sometimes
accidents happen and they are out of your
control. If this happens to you, you may need a
motorcycle accident attorney in San Francisco. At
Allegiance Law, they can help you through what is
sure to be a confusing process.
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Plenty Of Motorcycles
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California has more than 800 thousand bikes on
its roadways. Thats a ton of bikes, more than in
any other state. They cant imagine any better
climate for enjoying a motorcycle
ride. Unfortunately, vehicle drivers are often
careless when it comes to operating around
motorcycles. Impaired or distracted drivers pose
a serious threat to motorcyclists, more so than
they do to other vehicles on the roadway.
Sometimes, even roadway conditions can cause you
to crash your motorcycle. Inadequately repaired
or improperly designed roads are dangerous,
especially for motorcyclists. Potholes pose a
more serious threat to motorcycle riders than
they do to regular vehicles. In 2016, the latest
statistics available, over 5,000 people were
killed and 90,000 injured in motorcycle accidents
in the United States.
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When a vehicle impacts a motorcycle, or road
conditions cause a wreck, the potential for
severe injury is extreme. When you are on a
motorcycle, you just dont have the same level of
protection that you do in a vehicle. There is no
metal frame to dampen the impact and no airbag to
soften the blow. If a careless driver hits you
while you are on a motorcycle, injuries can range
from soft tissue damage to broken and dislocated
bones. You could end up in the hospital and
missing work, causing bills to pile up. Often,
injuries from a motorcycle crash extend beyond
physical ones. The emotional trauma can lead to
PTSD. These injuries can cause long-term
complications that can negatively impact your
life.
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What To Do?
If youve been injured in a motorcycle accident
as the driver or a passenger, it can be a scary
and confusing experience. Immediately seek
medical treatment for all injuries, no matter how
minor they may seem at the time. Some internal
and head injuries dont show symptoms until well
after an incident. Ensure that the police are
notified and get copies of all reports related to
the accident. Dont speak with insurance
companies until you have all the information
available to you and you seek legal advice. If
another drivers negligence or improperly
designed roads caused your accident, you may need
a San Francisco motorcycle accident attorney. At
Allegiance Law, they understand the complications
that go with accidents, from medical and
insurance claims to figuring out who was at
fault. They will help you through the process,
answering all of your questions. You can contact
them by calling at 415-404-6395.
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871 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94117
415-404-6395
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