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Lack of Visibility is a Primary Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

A Lee County motorcycle accident attorney must be skilled in identifying the factors contributing to an accident

Many people believe motorcycle drivers are most often at fault when an accident occurs.  In fact, a primary cause of these accidents is other motor vehicle drivers who make maneuvers because they do not notice a motorcycle on the road. 

Identifying the true factors behind a motorcycle accident is critical—and often difficult

Regardless of who is at fault, motorcyclists are often seriously injured due to the lack of protection provided by their vehicles.  If the motorcycle driver has even a small degree of responsibility for the accident, he or she cannot collect damages for others who share responsibility due to the Alabama pure doctrine of contributory negligence. 

While a motorcycle driver may share responsibility by driving in the blind spot of a car, in many cases the driver of the car is fully at fault, as in the following examples:

  • The driver may not have fully checked for other vehicles before changing lanes.  While a quick glance in the side view mirror might reveal the presence of a larger vehicle, it may not be enough to notice a motorcycle.
  • A driver may be momentarily distracted while using a cell phone or even grabbing a snack, failing to notice a motorcycle that was previously hidden due to a curve in the roadway.
  • A motorcycle can be hidden by another vehicle that changes lanes at the same time the motorcycle makes a legally-required stop.

These are just a few reasons why each truck accident attorney at Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole in Lee County conducts a thorough investigation of every case—using accident reconstruction experts and other specialists when needed to unravel the true circumstances behind every motorcycle accident.  Only by uncovering the causes can we help preserve the rights of our injured clients to pursue full compensation for their injuries.

Contact us for a free initial consultation with an experienced Lee County motorcycle accident lawyer

When you need sound legal counsel from experienced trial attorneys regarding a motorcycle accident or any personal injury caused by the negligence of another party, contact Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole to arrange a consultation.