Indiana Accident Attorneys Help Injured Motorcyclists Recover Damages
Elkhart County, Indiana Injury Law Firm Represents Motorcyclists Injured Due to Road Debris
A simple accident can rapidly turn deadly for a motorcyclist, particularly when road debris suddenly appears on the roadway, causing the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and sustain serious or even deadly injuries.
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more than 50,000 road-debris related motorcycle accidents occur each year, and of these, nearly 20 percent result in injury, and an average of 125 fatalities take place.
Liability for a Road Debris Accident
Since road debris cannot always be tied to the person who negligently left it behind, proving liability can be somewhat challenging in a road debris motorcycle accident case. However, sometimes the hazard can successfully be connected to the person who dropped it, such as a truck driver who lost part or all of an unsecured load. Or a claim could be made against a party who is responsible for maintaining the road, in most cases, this would be a government claim. Municipalities and other government bodies have a duty to take care of the roadways and ensure that harmful scenarios are not present there.
Contact an Elkhart County, Indiana Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
Even the most attentive motorcyclist may be unable to avoid debris left on the roadway and subsequently suffer a serious injury as a result. Were you involved in a motorcycle accident in Elkhart County, Indiana that was caused by road debris? Contact the personal injury attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your free initial case evaluation and discuss your potential for recovery today.
