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Unsafe Lane Change Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Unsafe Lane Change Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Vehicle Drivers in Los Angeles often make sudden or unsafe lane changes, which are very dangerous to motorcyclists. Many drivers cut off motorcycles or simply don't see them.

On the crowded streets and highways of Los Angeles, it's not uncommon for motorcyclists to be struck by vehicle drivers who are making an unsafe lane change.

This includes switching lanes or merging onto a highway from the entrance ramp. Vehicle drivers must always be aware of their surroundings by checking their mirrors before changing to another lane.

Unfortunately, many drivers switch lanes without taking proper safety measures causing a motorcycle accident.

A motorcyclist can be injured in a preventable unsafe lane collision when the driver of a vehicle fails to check their blind spots, fails to use their turn signals, weaves in and out of traffic, or cuts off a motorcycle.

Many motorcyclist attempts to reduce the risk of these types of accidents by trying to stay out of a vehicle's blind spot or keeping enough distance between their motorcycle and the vehicle in front of them. Some even use reflective gear to increase their visibility to vehicle drivers.

Injured by a Careless or Negligent Driver? We Can Help You

However, these preventive measures are often not enough to prevent a collision due to an unsafe lane change. If you were injured in an unsafe lane change accident, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against the negligent driver.

These types of collisions are typically caused by careless driving. The lawsuit can be based on a theory of negligence and recovering damages from the motorist may be possible.

The driver of the vehicle is considered negligent when they fail to use the care that a prudent person would use in a similar situation to avoid potential harm to others.

This type of personal injury lawsuit would require that our lawyers can establish that the defendant failed to use an adequate level of care that caused your injuries.

California motorists have a legal duty to use reasonable care behind the wheel, including changing lanes when permitted by traffic laws, and only in a manner that does not risk the safety of others.

Unsafe Lane Change And Consequences

Motorcycles accidents take place way too often.  Due to the lack of special safety measures, motorcycle riders are more vulnerable on the road. On some occasions, the motorcycle drivers may turn into victims of some people, who were distracted while driving.

Many car vehicle drivers are pushing the motorcyclists straight into the oncoming traffic, cutting them off, or carelessly changing the lanes.

Most of the time, passenger vehicle drivers who triggered the accident did not pay enough attention to the motorcycle while trying to change the lane. During such accidents motorcycle riders are suffering heavy injuries.

Even though the collision was quite mild for the car driver, even the smallest hit can cause severe damage to the motorcyclist indeed. When passenger vehicle drivers are not careful or attentive enough, they fail to notice other vehicles that are changing lanes too.

Car drivers are obligated to pay close attention to everything that is happening on the road all the time. All drivers must be changing lanes with caution.

They should use their turn signals, check their rear-view mirrors and keep in mind the blind spot. In case the passenger vehicle driver was negligent or reckless when changing lane, the motorcycle rider, who suffered because of those actions has every right to demand compensation for any damage.

In addition, if the motorcycle driver was killed in such an accident, the relatives of the victim will also have the right to demand all the compensation from the passenger vehicle driver.

Get Legal Help From an Accident Lawyer

If you were involved in an unsafe lane change motorcycle accident, you would need to connect the vehicle driver's failure to use care to your injuries.

If the connection is direct and foreseeable, you can most likely hold the defendant liable for damages. Motorcycle riders may suffer injuries in two different ways, the physical and emotional whenever it comes to motorcycle collisions. Surviving victims will need to be dealing with pricey medical expenses, loss of wages as well as lengthy recovery.

See our blog: Talking to Insurance Company after a Motorcycle Accident.

Compensation for injuries related to an unsafe lane change motorcycle accident may include reimbursement for past and future medical costs, lost income from your job, property damage, and pain and suffering, among others.

If your relative was killed in a crash, you can seek compensation for their medical expenses, burial costs, and other losses by filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or your loved ones were traumatized in a motorcycle accident, do not hesitate to get in touch with our law firm as quickly as possible to receive a free consultation.

Our qualified injury attorneys will do everything in their power to make sure that you and your family will get the compensation you deserved.

If you sustained injuries due to unsafe lane change, please contact our law office at 310-734-7974 or use the contact form to request a case review online.

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If you have been injured in an accident, our experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorneys will protect your legal rights and help you recover compensation for your injuries. We are available 24/7 for your risk free initial consultation in Beverly Hills, Encino, Glendale, Hermosa Beach, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley, Valencia and Ventura County areas.

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