Common Types of Roadway Hazards | Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries
Though the vast majority of motorcycle accidents are collisions with other vehicles, a significant number of crashes are single-vehicle accidents. One of the most frequent causes is some type of roadway hazard that causes a biker to lose control and crash.
The Most Common Types of Roadway Hazards for Motorcyclists
- Potholes, rough roads, or uneven surfaces (such as edge breaks between lanes), which can cause a sudden shift in balance;
- Sand, gravel, water, oil, or other slippery substances on the road, causing loss of control in a turn or difficulty stopping;
- Roadway debris, including branches, construction cones, rebar, trash, tools, or tire treads;
- Trees, shrubs, signs, or other objects that limit or obscure your view of vehicles coming from side roads;
- Stalled vehicles with no hazard lights on; and
- Dead animals on the road.
Recovering Compensation for a Motorcycle Accident Caused by a Roadway Hazard
In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, one of the first things you should do is retain an experienced attorney to represent you. At my office, I will immediately start investigating how the accident happened and who caused it. I have been representing injured clients for 28 years and riding motorcycles for over 45 years. I know how roadway hazards are dangerous to motorcyclists. Any legal action we take is based on negligence. To succeed with a claim, we will need to show that:
- The defendant (the person or company you sue) failed to meet the standard of care expected (for example, their truck recently spilled gravel on the road, and they failed to put up warning signs to alert those on the roadway, including motorcycle riders);
- That failure to meet the standard of care caused your accident; and
- As a result of your accident, you suffered actual losses and injuries
Contact the Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC
Send us an e-mail today or call us at 856-667-4666 or 877-Hoglaw1 / 856-600-HURT to schedule an appointment. We are open with safety precautions and can also communicate with clients by phone, text message, and videoconference. Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request.
