Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury or death. Be aware of the most frequent causes of accidents. If you do have an accident, you may require an accident attorney in Albuquerque to help you make a claim for medical and other expenses.
Head-on motorcycle and vehicle collisions
Head-on collisions involving cars and motorcycles make up a large portion of motorcycle injuries and deaths. In most crashes, the car will hit the bike from the front. Whether injured seriously or killed, an accident attorney in Albuquerque can help to recover the harms and losses from that crash.
Motorcycle lane splitting
Lane splitting happens when the rider moves between different lanes of slow or stopped cars, typically in a traffic jam. It is one of the most common causes of accidents, because:
- There is reduced space for the motorcyclist to maneuver
- Vehicles are much closer to the bike
- Cars fail to anticipate that a car or bike will pass by in stopped or slow traffic
Cars turning left
This is one of the most dangerous situations for motorcyclists. Cars attempting to make left-hand turns account for almost half of accidents that happen between a car and bike. The turning car strikes the motorcycle when the bike is:
- Passing the car
- Attempting to take over another vehicle
- Trying to go through an intersection
Getting help
If you need an accident attorney in Albuquerque to help you claim for medical and other expenses incurred as a result of a motorcycle accident, contact Parnall Law Firm today at (505) 302-0667.
