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Attorney Working to Hold Negligent Drivers Liable for Motorcycle Accidents in Pasadena, Maryland

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In the Pasadena area, motorcyclists often travel along Mountain Road toward Gibson Island, ride to scenic locations like Fort Smallwood Park, or use other roads and highways. While motorcycles offer a sense of freedom that few other forms of travel can match, they will leave riders exposed to potential danger. There are no doors, roofs, seat belts, or airbags between a rider and other vehicles or the road. This means motorcyclists are many times more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a crash than people riding in passenger cars.

In many motorcycle accidents, the rider did nothing wrong. These crashes are usually caused by drivers in cars or trucks who fail to pay attention, act aggressively, or violate other traffic laws. At Whitlock Law, our attorney can work with people who have been injured in motorcycle accidents to demonstrate that other drivers were responsible. We have handled many injury claims involving motorcycle crashes, and we understand the best ways to protect our clients' rights and help them obtain compensation for the injuries and damages they have suffered.

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Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Crashes

Because a motorcycle rider's body may absorb most of the force of a collision, a crash that takes place at a moderate speed can cause devastating bodily harm. Head injuries are among the most dangerous forms of harm that can occur in motorcycle accidents. While helmets can reduce the risk of death, a motorcyclist may still suffer serious traumatic brain injuries when wearing a helmet.

Spinal cord injuries can also affect motorcyclists who are involved in collisions. A rider may be thrown from their bike, and their body may strike a car, guardrail, or the pavement. The impact may cause fractures in the vertebrae in the spine or other injuries affecting the nerves in the spinal cord. Depending on where the damage occurs, a spinal injury could lead to partial or complete paralysis in multiple parts of the body. Riders may also suffer broken legs, arms, pelvises, or collarbones, or amputations may occur when limbs are crushed or severely damaged.

Road rash can also be a concern for riders who are involved in motorcycle accidents. When a person's skin scrapes along asphalt at a high speed, the wounds can affect muscles, bones, and other tissues. These injuries may require skin grafts, and they carry a high risk of infection. They can also leave permanent scars.

Why Drivers May Not Share the Road Safely With Motorcycles

One of the most common reasons why drivers may cause motorcycle accidents is the failure to see motorcycles at all. Motorcycles are small, and they can be easy to miss in heavy traffic or when they are in a vehicle's blind spot. Drivers who are watching for cars and trucks may overlook a motorcycle even when it is directly in front of them. However, drivers are required to pay attention to all vehicles on the road, including motorcycles, and when they fail to do so, they may be liable for causing collisions.

Some drivers may see motorcycles, but they may treat them with hostility. A person may crowd a motorcycle by attempting to pass it within a lane of traffic. They may speed up to block a motorcycle from merging into traffic or cut off a motorcyclist. Drivers who act aggressively because of road rage or for other reasons may be held responsible when their actions lead to motorcycle accidents.

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How Negligent Drivers Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents

Drunk Driving

When a person has been drinking alcohol, they will experience impairments that will make it harder to spot a motorcycle, judge its speed, and react in time. A drunk driver may drift out of their lane and collide with a motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction, or they may fail to stop in time to avoid crashing into a motorcycle.

Distracted Driving

Distractions behind the wheel can lead to multiple problems that can affect the safety of motorcyclists. A driver who looks at their phone rather than the road, reaches into the back seat to pick something up, or takes other actions that prevent them from paying attention to traffic may not look up in time to notice a motorcycle.

Failing to Check Blind Spots

Lane changes by vehicles can put motorcycle riders at risk. A driver may not notice a motorcycle in their car's blind spot. When they change lanes or merge without turning to look, they can sideswipe a motorcycle and force it off the road.

Turning Left in Front of a Motorcycle

Left-turn collisions are some of the most common types of accidents in which motorcyclists suffer injuries. A driver who is waiting to turn at an intersection may believe they have enough room to turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle, but they may not realize how fast the motorcycle is traveling, and they may move directly into its path. This can cause a motorcycle to strike the side of a car, and the rider may be thrown over the hood and suffer serious injuries.

Tailgating Behind a Motorcycle

Motorcycles can often stop more quickly than cars. When a rider brakes for traffic or a hazard in the road, a driver who is following too closely behind them may slam into the back of the bike. Even if a rear-end collision takes place at a low speed, the impact can throw the rider to the ground and cause serious harm.

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.

Contact Our Pasadena, MD Motorcycle Accident Attorney

A motorcycle crash caused by a careless driver can leave a person with serious injuries. Fortunately, motorcyclists who have been injured in collisions can take steps to obtain financial compensation that will address the harm they have suffered. At Whitlock Law, our attorney stands up for riders who have been injured in collisions caused by drivers who failed to share the road safely. We will fight for compensation that will help an injury victim heal and move forward with their life. Contact our Pasadena, Maryland motorcycle crash lawyer at 301-565-1655 to set up a free consultation.

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We serve personal injury clients throughout Maryland, including Rockville, Potomac, Olney, Aspen Hills, Damascus, Hagerstown, Hanover, Middletown, Bethesda, Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Urbana, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, College Park, Beltsville, Largo, Laurel, Columbia, Ellicott City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, Reisterstown, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Linthicum Heights, Baltimore, Annapolis, Crofton, Severn, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Westminster, Sykesville, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Riverdale Park, Wheaton, Glenmont, Highlandtown, Hyattsville, and Bowie.

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Pasadena Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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I had a great experience with Whitlock Law.

I am extremely grateful to the entire team at this law firm for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout my personal injury case.

Morgan is the best.

Attorney Working to Hold Negligent Drivers Liable for Motorcycle Accidents in Pasadena, Maryland

Call 301-565-1655 Today to Schedule a Free Consultation

Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Crashes

Why Drivers May Not Share the Road Safely With Motorcycles

Relentless in pursuit. Committed to the fight.

How Negligent Drivers Can Cause Motorcycle Accidents

Drunk Driving

Distracted Driving

Failing to Check Blind Spots

Turning Left in Front of a Motorcycle

Tailgating Behind a Motorcycle

Contact Our Pasadena, MD Motorcycle Accident Attorney

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Silver Spring Office

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