The unprotected nature of motorcycles, as well as their lighter weight and smaller profile, means that car drivers should be hyper-vigilant and aware of motorcycles so as to avoid crashes when driving. Motorcycle accidents can often be severe, leading to an increased risk of injury and death. While it is common knowledge that driving or riding a motorcycle is relatively more dangerous than driving a car or other four-wheeled motor vehicle over the same distance, the difference in safety is starker than you might think. According to some sources, riding a motorcycle can be up to 26 times more likely to die in an accident than someone in an automobile over that very same trip. The increased level of risk present in motorcycle riding should put car drivers on alert to exercise even more caution when out on the road. A recently published news report detailed a recent fatal motorcycle crash in Gloucester Township.
According to the recently published news report, the Gloucester Township accident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, June 2, when a motorcycle collided with a Ford Escape at the intersection of Brewster Avenue. According to law enforcement officials, The SUV was attempting to make a left turn onto the Black Horse Pike when the accident occurred. The police arrived on the scene and found the motorcyclist lying on the roadway. Police officers, an ambulance crew, and members of the Blackwood Fire Department attempted to revive the rider using CPR but were unsuccessful. The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the police, the motorcycle tried to avoid the collision but was unable to stop in time. The driver of the Ford Escape was treated at the scene for minor injuries and refused medical transportation to the hospital.
New Jersey makes use of a comparative negligence standard for personal injury cases. Comparative negligence is the legal concept that allows juries to apportion fault for a single accident to different parties and assign a percentage of the overall liability to each party. In New Jersey, in order to obtain a recovery award, an injured plaintiff must be found not more than 50% at fault for the injuries. Navigating the process can be complicated and difficult without legal expertise, so it is important to ensure that your claim is fully supported to ensure you receive the maximum award you are eligible for.
Have You Suffered Injuries in a New Jersey Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle injuries are often the most serious, with a much greater risk of fatal or disabling outcomes. If you or someone close to you has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident as a driver or as a passenger, give our experienced legal team at Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, P.C. a call as soon as possible at (732) 363-0666 for a free, no-obligation consultation. There are different insurance policy issues, and sometimes different laws that apply in motorcycle cases. As riders and as experienced motorcycle accident attorneys, we can help you figure out if your accident was the fault of another driver or your equipment. In the past, we’ve involved experts such as engineers and accident reconstruction professionals to prove our clients were not at fault. If we take your case, all costs will be advanced for you and paid back at the end of the case. There will be no attorney fees charged to you unless money damages are recovered for you.
