Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles are by far more dangerous than automobiles. These vehicles are inherently less stable since they operate on two wheels and the rider must therefore be able to maintain balance while in motion. Inclement weather conditions, such as rain or snow, make operating a motorcycle even more risky because a rider’s ability to stay upright is compromised. On top of all this, motorcyclists have no exterior protection against impact. They will suffer the full brunt of the hit in the case of a collision.

For these many reasons, riding a motorcycle is a risk that many people choose not to take. Those who do opt to ride around on these two-wheeled vehicles do so for a number of reasons – anything from saving gas to simply experiencing the thrill of the open road. If you are a motorcyclist, you should be aware of the various causes of motorcycle accidents so that you can best protect yourself while riding.

Approximately three-quarters of all motorcycle accidents are multi-vehicle accidents. While many people assume that it is the motorcyclist’s recklessness that causes these collisions, the majority of wrecks are actually the result of the other motorist’s negligence. Drivers often forget to look for smaller moving vehicles, like motorcycles, and they will dangerously maneuver around the road, thinking they are clear to do so.

The rest of motorcycle accidents are single-vehicle incidents that involve only the rider. While most of these wrecks are the result of motorcyclist error, some of them may be attributed to vehicle malfunction, roadway defects, unexpected animals in the roadway, and poor weather conditions.

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If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another party’s negligence, then you may have the right to recover damages. Contact the Milwaukee car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. at 800-242-2874 to speak with an attorney about your legal rights and options.