Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Forms of Negligence That Cause Cycle Accidents

When a motorcycle accident occurs in Santa Ana or elsewhere in California, there is a good chance that it could have been prevented. All too many of these accidents are the result of an individual or a business acting negligently. The attorneys of Aitken Aitken Cohn are here to help victims exercise their right to hold negligent parties accountable for accidents. We have more than three decades of experience on our side, so you can be confident we know how to approach these matters.

Motorcycle Accidents Caused By Negligent Drivers

Motorcyclists have just as much right to the road as drivers of other vehicles. Motorcyclists have the same rules to follow, with one exception: They are allowed to split lanes. The problem is that, even when cyclists are following the rules, drivers of other vehicles are not paying attention. They fail to watch for motorcycle riders, causing left turn car accidents and other types of collisions. These types of collisions can result in serious injuries to motorcyclists.

Motorcycle Accidents Caused By Other Factors

Not all accidents are caused by negligent drivers. Some are caused by motorcycle defects, such as tire defects, brake defects and more. When a defective product causes an accident, the manufacturer can be held responsible for the injuries caused.

Defective roads can also cause motorcycle accidents. The unfortunate reality is that many problems with the road are not really problems to most motor vehicles. Because of this, these problems are often overlooked. The result is that large pot holes and uneven surfaces that may not have been an issue for a car or truck end up causing a severe accident involving a motorcyclist. Government entities must keep roads safe for all vehicles, not just cars and trucks. When they fail to do so, we will take action against them.

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