Concord Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Are Motorcycles Naturally More Dangerous Than Cars?

Based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are nearly 30 times more likely to suffer a fatality in a crash than drivers. They are also 400% more likely to be permanently injured in a wreck if they survived their injuries. This inordinately high level of risk is attributed to the basic design of a motorcycle, which does not have a protective chassis, airbags, and other safety measures.

However, just because you ride a vehicle that is inherently more dangerous than a passenger vehicle doesn’t mean that you can’t file a claim if you get hurt in a wreck. Other motorists still owe you duties of care whenever sharing the road with you. If they cause you to suffer a motorcycle accident, and your injuries are severe, then our motorcycle accident lawyers in Concord can help you pursue full compensation from them.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

As mentioned, negligent motorists are often the cause of motorcycle accidents. Many drivers forget to share the road with motorcycles because they are smaller vehicles. When checking in their mirrors and for approaching traffic, a distracted driver can look directly at a motorcycle and not acknowledge it. If you were hit by a driver while you were riding your motorcycle, then you already know you can come to us for legal assistance.

Our firm can also handle motorcycle accidents with less common causes, such as:

• Road hazards: Motorcycles are faster and lighter than passenger vehicles, and they only have two points of contact with the ground. For these reasons, a motorcycle is far more likely to crash after hitting a road hazard like a pothole or a loose branch in the road. If your wreck was caused by an issue with the road, then we can consider filing a claim against the municipal agency in charge of keeping the streets safe.
• Vehicle defects: When the brakes, accelerator, or tires fail on a car, it is a big problem. When the same parts fail on a motorcycle, it can be an even bigger issue that almost guarantees a wreck. We can file claims against motorcycle part manufacturers if their defective parts caused your crash.

Don’t Let Another Day Go By without Legal Action – Call Now

Each day that passes without bringing a claim against the party that caused your motorcycle accident is one more day closer to losing the ability to seek compensation at all. New Hampshire has a strict three-year statute of limitations on most motor vehicle accident claims, starting on the day of the crash. Three years can fly by fast when you’re dealing with the aftermath. Put our Concord motorcycle accident attorneys in charge of your case now to be sure that your claim will be ready to file and on time.

We would like to hear from you. Dial (603) 634-9560 today.