Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Attorney Serving Santa Clarita, Newhall and Valencia
There are a number of potential causes of motorcycle accidents. The most prevalent include: driver distraction, drunk driving and speeding. All three of these main causes involve negligent or criminal conduct on the part of one or more driver. Any person on the road has a legal obligation to not only obey traffic laws but to act with reasonable caution or care. Driver distraction is typically a form of negligence, which is characterized by a failure to act with reasonable care in the circumstances. Not checking both ways before proceeding through an intersection, not looking for pedestrians while backing out of a parking space, and taking one's attention off the road are all potential examples of negligent conduct by a driver that may cause a motorcycle accident. Drunk driving, reckless driving and speeding are examples of criminal conduct that may cause a motorcycle accident.
Additional causes of motorcycle accidents may include:
- An object in the roadway
- Poor road construction or maintenance
- Poorly designed roads
- Heavy weather conditions, such as wind or rain
- Faulty or defective auto parts or motorcycle parts
Working with a Lawyer
Regardless of what caused your Santa Clarita motorcycle accident, a lawyer at our law firm may be able to help. At Diamond & Associates, we are experienced in handling motorcycle accident and injury claims throughout Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Saugus and the surrounding areas in the Santa Clarita Valley. When you work with an attorney at our firm, we can work to establish the exact cause of your accident and therefore what party should be held liable for your injuries.
For more information and help with your claim and establishing the cause of your accident, contact a Santa Clarita motorcycle accident lawyer today!