Motorcycle Accident Injures Rider in Sacramento Intersection
A motorcycle accident with a vehicle near the intersection of 22nd Street and J Street occurred at about 11:57 p.m on November 16. The biker was down and appeared to be injured when police arrived. He was transported to a local hospital by paramedics for further evaluation. At the time of this report, the severity of the rider’s injuries are unknown. Officers from the Sacramento Police Department will be investigating the motorcycle accident to determine why it happened and who was at fault. The driver of the motor vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene and was said to be cooperating with the police. The police department has not said if drugs or alcohol were involved in the motorcycle accident.
Why a Motorcycle Accident Happens
Every day, bikers are injured in motorcycle accidents of all kinds. It is important to understand why they happen in order to avoid them. Some of the most common reasons are:
- Distracted driving: When drivers do not focus on the road, there is a high likelihood a motorcycle accident will happen. Distracted driving is quickly becoming the chief cause of crashes of all kinds.
- Speeding: Losing control of a vehicle and the inability to stop in time are both linked to speeding. In addition, the impact resulting from an accident is greater due to speeding. When a bike is hit by a speeding driver, the consequences of the accident are greater.
- Drunk driving: This is one of the major reasons accidents happen. Drunk driving results in the loss of cognitive function.
- Reckless driving: From aggressive driving to tailgating, reckless driving is responsible for many motorcycle accidents. Being hit in the rear by a motor vehicle can result in horrific injuries to a biker due to their lack of protection.
- Running a red light: Intersection accidents are responsible for many injuries and fatalities each year. Running a red light is one of the major reasons an intersection accident happens.
- Inclement weather: Motorcycles lose control quickly in the rain due to slippery conditions. This is worse in areas that are drought-stricken since the oils on the road can lead to even greater loss of stability.
- Road defects: Potholes and other road defects cause many motorcycle accidents. When an accident results due to poor road conditions, it is possible to hold the city or county agency responsible due to lack of maintenance.
Intersection Accidents
Accidents at intersections are common. This is partly due to the complexity of intersection traffic. Such accidents may also occur when the traffic lights are not functioning properly or stop signs are hidden from view due to overhanging foliage. When this happens, the agency in charge of road maintenance may be held liable for the accident. In most accidents, the injured party has two years from the time the crash occurred to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. However, when the defendant is a governmental agency, the time is shortened. In such cases, the injured party has six months to file a claim with the agency. After that, the agency has 45 days to respond. When the agency denies the claim, the injured party has 180 days to file a claim. If the agency does not respond, the plaintiff has two years to file from the time the accident occurred. This protocol can be difficult to deal with. Your personal injury lawyer will ensure that all documents are filed on time.
What an Attorney Can Do to Help After a Motorcycle Accident
Our firm consistently works hard to obtain the compensation our clients need and deserve. We do this by dispatching our investigative team to the scene of the accident. They canvass the area to find evidence that will prove that negligence occurred. Our investigators interview witnesses and obtain video footage from traffic surveillance cameras and nearby businesses. They also review police reports to find mistakes. Once this data has been amassed, it is released to our legal team, who use it to build a strong case for our client.
Sacramento Motorcycle Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle lawyer. If you were injured in a motorcycle collision, you need the help of an experienced injury lawyer. Reach out to me at (916) 921-6400 or at (800) 404-5400 for free and friendly advice. You can also contact me online.
I’ve helped many Sacramento clients since 1982 in all varieties of car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful deaths.
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