Indiana Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorneys Help Clients Attain Maximum Damages
On October 1, 2019, a passenger on a motorcycle was killed near Goshen, Indiana when a semi driver pulled in front of the motorcycle and the driver crashed into the trailer being pulled by the semi. The motorcyclist was transported to a South Bend hospital with serious injuries, and the trucker was unhurt.
The passenger was one of 51 deaths in 2019 that have been related to motorcycle accidents. Motorists who are attempting turns at intersections (like the semi-truck driver in the above example) are not always aware of the presence of motorcycles and fail to yield the right of way, resulting in injury or death.
Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
With Indiana’s relatively long riding season (March to October), motorcycle collisions and fatalities can occur during nearly any part of the year, particularly during good weather and at holiday times. According to Ride Safe Indiana (RSI), the top causes of motorcycle accidents in the state include:
- Right of way disputes
- Forced off the side of the road
- Environmental/weather-related factors
Training and awareness are both effective ways to help prevent motorcycle accidents. In Indiana, riders must pass a written exam and demonstrate basic skills.. RSI opened over a dozen new training facilities during 2018, and 6350 motorcyclists in the state took part in an RSI training course. More training facilities are planned to open in 2019.
Contact an Experienced Goshen, Indiana Motorcycle Injury Accident Attorney Today
Did you sustain serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Goshen, Indiana? Contact Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial consultation today with one of our accident attorneys today.
