Motorcycle Accident

There are many types of motor vehicle accidents that you might be in if you live in Monroe or the greater Fairfield County area. One of these types of motor vehicle accidents is a motorcycle accident. If you are a motorcycle rider, you might enjoy exploring Monroe roads on your bike. While this can be a great form of transportation and a great way to enjoy the town, it can also pose a threat if you are hit by another vehicle, especially a large motor vehicle, truck, or commercial motor vehicle. On this page, we outline some of the unique challenges that you may face in a Monroe motorcycle accident and how to protect yourself and your interests if you have been hit by another vehicle.

What is a Motorcycle Accident?

As you might suspect, a motorcycle accident is considered any accident involving a motorcycle. This might be a collision with another vehicle such as a car or a truck. It also might include an accident with other motorcycles, bikes, or even pedestrians. In some instances, a crash may occur that only includes one vehicle. Motorcycles are oftentimes more susceptible to severe weather conditions or improperly cared for roads and these factors could lead you to lose control of your motorcycle, even if another vehicle is not involved in the accident. Note that in these types of cases, you might not be held responsible for the accident and subsequent damages. If the town does not properly maintain their roads, and it leads to motorcycle crash, the town of Monroe may be responsible for your injuries or other damages.

A few common factors that might contribute to a motorcycle accident include:

• Driving under the influence
• Distracted driving
• Inexperience with driving
• Speeding
• Reckless driving
• Failure to obey traffic signals
• Poor road conditions
• Weather conditions
• Mechanical failures in the motorcycle or in another vehicle on the road.

Injuries

While injuries may occur when any vehicle is involved in an accident, accidents involving motorcycles can lead to more serious injuries for the motorcycle driver or passengers. This is because a motorcycle does not offer the same amount of protection as a car or a truck would. Injuries from motorcycle crashes can be catastrophic or even deadly. Long-term injuries and damages may take place that have the potential to be life-altering.

Because of this, it is important to exercise as much caution as you can while you are on the roads. Make sure to always wear a helmet and other protective gear and stay vigilant while you are operating your motorcycle. If you are involved in an accident, you should seek medical help as soon as you can. You could have serious issues such as internal bleeding that you might not even notice at first. However, all of your potential injuries should be addressed by a doctor. Finally, consider filing a personal injury claim if someone else was responsible for the crash. Hospital bills and recovery time in motorcycle accidents can be significant, and you should not be stuck paying if someone else caused the crash. If you are interested in filing a lawsuit, contact us.