Driver Turned Left in Front of My Motorcycle…Who is At Fault?
I was in a collision with a car when he turned left in front of me while I was on my motorcycle. Who is at fault?
This is a very common cause of motorcycle accidents because other drivers simply do not pay attention to motorcycles on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one-half of motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle and nearly 40% of those accidents are caused when a driver turned left in front of the motorcycle. While most motorcyclists are vigilant about watching for other drivers, there will be times when a rider is unable to avoid an accident if a driver turned left in front of the motorcycle.
If a driver turned left in front of your motorcycle causing serious physical injuries and/or property damage, you need the assistance of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have extensive experience handling motorcycle accident cases. Call our office at 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help you receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering you suffered in an accident when a driver turned left in front of your motorcycle.
Inattentive Driver Turned Left in Front of Motorcycle
Negligent, inattentive drivers are a common reason why motorcycles are involved in serious accidents each day that cause traumatic injuries for the riders. Many crashes occur because a driver turned left in front of the motorcycle when the driver was distracted and not paying attention to the road. A car provides some protection for the driver in an accident but the motorcyclist is virtually unprotected in the collision. This results in traumatic injuries including severe brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, severed limbs, and severe internal injuries.
In most motorcycle accidents caused when a driver turned left in front of the motorcycle, the driver who turned left in front of the motorcycle is at fault. The most common scenario is a driver turning left in front of a motorcycle traveling straight in the oncoming traffic lane. The driver of the automobile fails to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic and, therefore, is at fault for the accident. Therefore, the driver of the vehicle is negligent and the driver should be held liable for any damages caused by this negligence.
What If I Am Partly At Fault For The Motorcycle Accident?
In a case where a driver turned left in front of a motorcycle but the rider is judged to be partly at fault for the accident, the motorcyclist may still be entitled to receive compensation for his or her injuries. Kentucky is a pure comparative fault state; therefore, even if the motorcyclist is partly at fault, he or she may still receive compensation based on a percentage of fault. For example, if the motorcyclist is 40% at fault, he or she can still recover 60% of the damages in a personal injury claim.
Contact an Experienced Radcliff and Elizabethtown Motorcycle Accident Attorney
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The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience. Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries. Let our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers help you and your family recover compensation from the party who caused your accident. We represent clients throughout central Kentucky.
Contact us at our Radcliff and Elizabethtown Office in Hardin County at (270) 351-6032 or toll-free at 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form.
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