Motorcycle Accident Attorney Bakersfield
Sharing the road should be safe for everyone including motorcyclists, bicyclists, truckers, motorists, and pedestrians. Our actions behind the wheel or on a bike determine our safety and the safety of others. Everyone should make sure they are driving safely and ensuring everyone feels safe on the road.
Motorcyclists generally have to pay special attention as car drivers aren’t always used to driving with them. Motorcycle owners and operators also have equal responsibility on the highways and roadways. It only takes a moment to change someone’s life forever.
Common Reasons For Motorcycle Accidents
Most of the time, accidents occur most often in intersections and during lane changes.
The most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- Head-on collisions (while a driver is attempting to pass or does not see a motorcyclist)
- Drivers failing to check their blind spots (improper lane changes)
- Drivers making left-hand turns
- Violating traffic laws
- Drivers opening their doors at improper times (called “dooring”)
- Speeding
- Trying to pass
- Drivers failing to recognize the validity of lane splitting in California
- Aggressive driving or road rage
- Distracted or drowsy driving
- Driving under the influence
If your accident was caused by a driver exhibiting one of the behaviors above, contact the Law Offices Of Craig E. Johnson today!