Motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries for riders. When another motorist doesn’t see you because of their vehicle’s blind spots, it can quickly turn into a devastating crash that leaves you with broken bones, road rash, and internal injuries. Understanding how motorcycle blind spot accidents occur is the first step in keeping yourself safe on the road.
Charlotte Motorcycle Blind Spots Accidents
A motorcycle blind spot accident is a collision that occurs when another driver fails to adequately check their blind spots. Blind spots are often located on either side of a vehicle, extending diagonally from the front windows. Drivers may not be able to see motorcycles in these areas by using their side view mirrors alone and instead must turn their heads to check them.
Before changing lanes, drivers must check their blind spots to make sure another vehicle isn’t already in the adjacent lane. However, many drivers only look for larger vehicles and may miss a motorcycle. This can lead to them merging into the path of the motorcycle rider, causing a collision.
So, how many motorcycle accidents are caused by blind spots? According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders account for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities, despite making up only a small percentage of motorists. Riders are five times more likely to be injured and 28 times more likely to be killed in a traffic accident than passenger vehicle occupants. These statistics clearly indicate that riders are often not given the respect and space they deserve on the road.
How Fault Is Determined in a Motorcycle Accident Caused by Blind Spots
Determining fault in a Charlotte, NC motorcycle accident caused by blind spots involves gathering various forms of evidence, including:
- Accident scene photographs showing skid marks on the road and the damage done to the vehicles involved
- Traffic, surveillance, dashboard, or helmet camera footage depicting how the accident occurred
- Eyewitness statements that corroborate your version of events and explain that the other driver merged into you
- Expert witness testimony, such as from crash reconstruction specialists who can explain how the collision likely occurred
- Medical records detailing your injuries, which could help explain how the crash happened
While you focus on recovering from your injuries, your lawyer can gather the evidence needed to build a strong case against the at-fault driver.
Contact Stewart Law Offices if You Were Injured in a Motorcycle Blind Spot Accident
At Stewart Law Offices, our Charlotte motorcycle accident lawyers are available 24/7 to answer your calls and return your messages. We’ll also communicate with you regularly as your claim progresses, treat you with the respect and compassion you deserve, and fight aggressively for the maximum compensation you need when you hire us to handle your motorcycle accident claim.
We believe our results speak for themselves, such as two recent motorcycle accident cases in which we secured $1.6 million and $1.5 million for our clients.*
Contact our firm today for a free consultation. We’ll send a qualified attorney, not a staff member, to personally visit you at home or in the hospital to discuss your case – and we’ll never charge you fees unless we win money for you.** We look forward to hearing your story and discussing how we can help you.
