| MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS I Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Remember that the laws in Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota and surrounding areas are different. You should consult with a motorcycle injury lawyer who is familiar with the laws of the State in which you were injured and has experience taking on large insurance companies in the pursuit of compensation for victims of personal injury accidents. |
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III. Legal Responsibility
In most accidents, someone is negligent, or at fault due to carelessness. In motorcycle accidents, the blame is often tried to be placed on the driver of the motorcycle. Even if, as in most accidents, it may seem obvious that the other driver is at fault, claims may be made about how the motorcyclist was driving, the safety of his cycle, or even that the cyclist was the only one at fault.
Others may also be held liable in an accident, such as the employer of either of the drivers if they are driving while "on the clock". This includes delivery drivers and semi-truck drivers. Manufacturers of vehicles (including motorcycles) may be held accountable for defects also.
Multiple parties may be responsible for any accident. It may be two other drivers, one driver and a manufacturer, or other combinations. Again, due to the variations and possibilities of causes and who may be responsible, it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer that is experienced with motorcycle accidents. |
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IV. Personal Carelessness Can Affect Claims
Motorcyclists are more likely than those in passenger or commercial vehicles to sustain severe injuries in an accident. If the driver of the motorcycle may be found to be partially to blame for an accident, the amount of any claim may be diminished or even negated totally. State laws vary greatly in how this contingency is handled. Contacting a personal injury lawyer experienced in motorcycle accidents as soon as possible will assist greatly when you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle accident.
V. Defective Design or Manufacture
Manufacturers recall their products for defects in their design or in the process of manufacturing. Motorcycles are recalled for these repairs, yet not all defects are caught, and many designs are not perfect. Most manufacturers do their best to notify owners, yet this does not always happen in time to prevent an accident.
If you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle accident, even if another vehicle is not involved, contact a personal injury lawyer experienced in motor cycle accidents. This insures that every possible contingency may be reviewed to ensure that you receive any possible settlement for injuries and damage to your motorcycle.
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