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Three Motorcycle Accidents Not Involving A Car That May Require An Attorney

10 November 2016

Christopher Wilson

Although it is common for a motorcyclist to get in accidents with cars, not every accident will involve a car. In these situations, if you have been hurt or your bike has been damaged, you will need to consult with a personal injury lawyer to get compensation.

Accidents when children are involved

Young children can be playing on a busy street, and in order to avoid hitting one, you may swerve and crash your motorcycle into a stationary object such as a telephone pole, brick wall, fence, or even a parked car. You may have sustained injuries, and your motorcycle may need extensive repairs. It is possible to bring a legal action against the parents in situations like this. However, the laws vary by state, and they can become complex with regards to parental responsibility. The child doesn't have to be young either. For example, a teenager can take his or her parent's car and drive it down the street without a license or any insurance. If this teenager causes you to have an accident, it may be possible to sue the parents.

You crash your motorcycle because of the road

It is the responsibility of the government to maintain the roads, so if you have an accident because of road damage, it is the government that may be held responsible. This damage may be something as common as a pothole. Of course, sooner or later every road will need repairs, but if the government has neglected to make these repairs, you may have a case for compensation. It is important to consult with an attorney, so you will understand who is responsible for the upkeep of the road. While cities are usually responsible, some roads are maintained by the county or state governments.

Falling debris from another vehicle

You may often see loose debris coming from other vehicles, and that debris could cause damage, depending on the debris. But what may cause damage to a car can cause serious injury to a motorcycle rider. This debris can be a small piece of plastic or metal falling from the bed of a truck. It can also be something that was not secured properly and falls off a truck. Of course, even a truck hauling an enclosed trailer can create a problem if the back end is not closed and secured. If the truck at fault is a commercial trucking company, they are likely to be insured. But there are other trucks that may not fall into this category. Garbage trucks may be owned by the city and getting compensation will be tricky without an experienced attorney.

If you have had an accident while riding your motorcycle and there was no car involved, there may be someone legally responsible. The examples above are only three possibilities. You should always consult with an attorney, such as those at Scherline And Associates.

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