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One of the most common refrains when someone is involved in a car accident with a motorcycle is this: “I didn’t see them.” It is your responsibility as a licensed driver to pay attention to all parts of the road and all motorists around you when you are operating a vehicle. It is especially important to be aware of your blind spots so you can avoid causing a motorcycle accident when you change lanes or make a turn.
Motorcycles are smaller than all other vehicles and this fact alone makes it that much harder for motorists to see motorcyclists on the highway. The bad behavior of some motorcyclists is also problematic, especially when operators reduce their own visibility by weaving in and out of traffic, lane splitting, and traveling much faster than the posted speed limit.
It is so important to drive defensively and be aware of your surroundings to avoid any sort of car crash. You can improve your chances of seeing a motorcyclist and safeguard against blind spot accidents and side-to-side collisions by following these precautions:
The fatality rate in motorcycle accidents is much higher for the operator of the motorcycle than for a motorist. Motorcyclists cannot depend on the vehicles around them to always look out for them, see them, and drive appropriately.
Because a motorist’s blind spots are such a hazard for motorcycle operators, it’s the motorcyclist’s job to do their part to stay safe on the road:
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, contact Femminineo Attorneys to discuss your case.
David C. Femminineo is Michigan’s finest personal injury attorney. He has succeeded in recovering over $100 million for victims of highway accidents, medical malpractice, slips and falls, and those who have filed wrongful death suits in Macomb County and the surrounding areas.
Call David C. Femminineo at 855-652-7274 or click here to schedule a no-obligation, free consultation or request more information about the personal injury attorneys of Femminineo Attorneys, PLLC. Femminineo Attorneys, PLLC 110 South Main Street Suite 100 Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 954-9501 Contact Us