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Attorney Helping Motorcycle Riders Injured in Accidents in Brambleton, VA

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Motorcyclists have far less protection than people in other vehicles. Because of this, they can suffer serious harm when accidents occur. While motorcycle riders have the same legal rights as other motorists, they face a high level of risk when other drivers act negligently. The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming, especially when a person has suffered devastating injuries. In some cases, motorcycle accident victims may be blamed for crashes that were caused by another driver's carelessness, and they may struggle to obtain compensation for the damages they have suffered.

The attorney at Whitlock Law understands the unique challenges that motorcycle accident victims may face. At our firm, we are committed to protecting the rights of motorcyclists who have been wronged. We can provide effective representation to help injury victims achieve results that will address the physical, financial, and emotional harm they have suffered.

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The Risks Faced by Motorcyclists

Motorcycles offer no airbags, crumple zones, seat belts, or metal frames to absorb the force of impact during collisions. Motorcycle riders will depend on their skill, protective gear, and the actions taken by other drivers to remain safe. Even minor accidents that would result in little more than vehicle damage in car-to-car collisions can cause severe or fatal injuries for motorcyclists.

Contact with another vehicle can throw a person from their motorcycle. A person may experience additional harm as they strike the pavement, other vehicles, or objects on the side of the road. When a person is thrown from their motorcycle while traveling at highway speeds, the results can be catastrophic.

Motorcycles have smaller profiles than cars and trucks, making them less visible to other drivers, especially in heavy traffic, at dusk or dawn, or during harsh weather. This reduced visibility can lead to accidents where drivers may claim they did not see motorcycles before collisions occurred.

Driver Negligence That Can Threaten Motorcyclists

The majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of drivers of cars or trucks. Types of driver negligence that can put motorcycle riders at risk include:

Failure to Yield the Right-of-Way

Motorcycle accidents may occur when drivers turn across the path of oncoming motorcycles. A driver may fail to see an approaching motorcycle, or they may misjudge a motorcycle's speed when making a left turn. A motorcycle's smaller size can create an optical illusion that may make it seem to be farther away or appear to be moving slower than it actually is. This may lead a driver to turn when it is not safe to do so. Left-turn collisions can result in devastating injuries when a motorcycle strikes the side of a vehicle or the rider is thrown over the car's hood.

Distracted Driving

Motorcyclists can pay a heavy price for the inattention of other drivers. People who make phone calls, send text messages, adjust radios or navigation systems, eat and drink, or interact with passengers may fail to notice motorcycles. During the brief period in which a driver looks down at their phone or reaches for an object in their vehicle, they may drift into a motorcycle's lane, fail to check their blind spots before changing lanes, or miss a motorcycle that is stopped at an intersection.

Unsafe Lane Changes

Drivers who change lanes without checking their blind spots may collide with motorcycles in adjacent lanes. The mirrors on most vehicles have blind spots where motorcycles can disappear from view. Drivers who rely solely on their mirrors without turning to look over their shoulders may not notice a motorcycle. Sudden, unexpected lane changes will give motorcyclists little time to react, and they can result in side-swipe collisions or force a motorcycle off the road.

Following Too Closely

Tailgating can put motorcyclists at risk. Drivers who follow behind motorcycles too closely may be unable to stop when the rider brakes suddenly. Rear-end collisions can throw motorcyclists forward off their bikes, and a rider may have no opportunity to brace for the impact or control their fall.

Intoxicated Driving

When a person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they will be unable to operate a vehicle safely. Their impaired judgment, slowed reactions, and problems with vision and coordination may cause them to collide with motorcycles and cause serious injuries.

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Severe Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Due to the lack of protective barriers around motorcyclists, accidents may cause injuries that will require extensive medical treatment. Road rash can occur when a person is thrown from their motorcycle. While protective clothing can minimize these injuries, a high-speed impact may lead to severe abrasions that could remove layers of skin and even expose muscles or bones. Road rash injuries can be extremely painful. Permanent scarring is common, and severe cases can lead to nerve damage and other ongoing medical issues.

Fractures in the legs, ankles, and feet often occur in motorcycle accidents when riders instinctively put their legs down to try to prevent falls. Shattered bones may require multiple surgeries and lengthy rehabilitation. Compound fractures that cause bones to break through the skin can lead to infections and other ongoing health issues.

Upper extremity injuries, including broken arms, wrists, hands, and collar bones, can occur when riders extend their arms to break their fall or when they strike vehicles or objects. Damage to the hands and wrists can be debilitating for people who work in jobs that require fine motor control.

Traumatic brain injuries may lead to death or permanent disabilities for victims of motorcycle accidents. While helmets can reduce the risk of fatal head injuries, they cannot eliminate all risk. Concussions, skull fractures, brain contusions, and other brain injuries can result in cognitive impairments, mood disorders, seizures, chronic pain, and other symptoms that may require lifelong care.

Spinal cord injuries and back injuries can leave motorcyclists paralyzed, or they may experience chronic pain and mobility problems. Damage to the vertebrae, discs, or the spinal cord itself may require surgery or other ongoing medical treatments. An injury victim may experience permanent limitations on their physical activity, their ability to work, and their quality of life.

Our considerable experience and focus on personal injury law can give you a significant advantage, because we will use our knowledge and skills to protect your best interests. If insurers do not offer full compensation through settlement negotiations, Attorney Whitlock is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom.

Overcoming Bias Against Motorcycle Riders

Despite having the same legal rights as other drivers, motorcyclists often face unfair stereotypes and prejudice when addressing the injuries they have suffered in collisions. People may assume that motorcycle riders are reckless or have contributed to their own injuries. These biases can lead to unfair settlement offers or attempts to blame motorcyclists for accidents.

Our lawyer can counter these unfair biases by presenting clear evidence that a motorcycle accident was caused by another driver's negligence. We can obtain witness statements, traffic camera footage, and evidence from the scene of an accident to establish fault. If necessary, we can consult with accident reconstruction specialists who can explain the causes of motorcycle accidents and counter claims that a motorcycle rider was partially responsible for a collision.

Contact Our Brambleton, Virginia Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcyclists who have been injured by negligent drivers deserve to receive compensation that will address their physical, financial, and emotional damages. At Whitlock Law, our attorney can fight to protect the rights of motorcycle accident victims and hold careless drivers accountable for the harm they have caused. Contact our Brambleton motorcycle accident injury lawyer at 703-576-5005 to schedule a free consultation.

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Free Consultations Maryland 301-565-1655 | Virginia 703-576-5005

Brambleton Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Verdict Spotlight

No Case is too Small or too Big.

They help me out when I was stuck dealing with the insurance for my motorcycle accident.

I just like to say that WHILOCK LAW, is PHENOMENAL

Morgan did a phenomenal job for me.

Attorney Helping Motorcycle Riders Injured in Accidents in Brambleton, VA

Call 703-576-5005 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

The Risks Faced by Motorcyclists

Driver Negligence That Can Threaten Motorcyclists

Failure to Yield the Right-of-Way

Distracted Driving

Unsafe Lane Changes

Following Too Closely

Intoxicated Driving

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

Severe Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Overcoming Bias Against Motorcycle Riders

Contact Our Brambleton, Virginia Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Practice Areas

Recent Blog Posts

Request a Case Evaluation

Silver Spring Office

Bowie Office

Frederick Office

Chesapeake Office

Manassas Office

Glen Allen Office

Leesburg Office

Free Consultations
Maryland 301-565-1655 | Virginia 703-576-5005