More Accidents To Come Warns Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Rand Spear
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/18/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/
As the weather warms motorcyclists are more common on our streets and highways. The rest of us need to be more aware of them and be more willing to share the road with those on two wheels. All too often negligent drivers injure or kill motorcyclists because they’re distracted, misjudge distances or simply don’t notice the motorcycle says Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer Rand Spear.
Motorcycle accidents are far too common in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
In Fair Haven, New Jersey, three people were hospitalized after an accident involving a car and three motorcycles last month. Local police reported the car collided with three motorcycles at a local intersection, according to NJ 101.5. The driver and two motorcyclists went to the hospital for treatment.
A motorcyclist was killed in Logan Township, in Blair County, Pennsylvania, after he was struck by a pickup truck earlier this month, according to WJAC. Police stated the motorcyclist was traveling north when the truck entered his lane in front of him, causing a collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a motorcycle crash in late May in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, reports Penn Live. The motorcycle collided head-on with a sedan on Route 15 southbound at Route 581 in East Pennsboro Township. The motorcycle operator was sent to the hospital and was in critical condition. The sedan made a left turn in front of the motorcycle when the two vehicles collided.
An off-duty Bucks County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a motorcycle accident in May in East Rockhill Township, reports CBS Philly. 48 year old Keith Clymer was killed when his motorcycle hit a truck that turned into his path on Route 313. The truck driver lacked a valid driver’s license because it had been suspended through at least 2023 due to multiple convictions for driving while intoxicated. He was turning into his driveway at the time of the crash and reportedly smelled of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Many motorcycle accidents happen when a vehicle cuts in front of a motorcycle, often making a left turn through the lane with an oncoming motorcycle. If the vehicle driver is distracted, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs this may be the result of poor judgement or failing to make sure it’s safe to turn the vehicle.
A driver may see the motorcycle but misjudge its speed or distance because he or she isn’t used to driving around motorcycles, which because they’re smaller than other vehicles, may appear to be farther away or moving slower than they actually are.
Motorcyclists can improve their chances of being seen by always using their headlight and wearing bright clothing. The seriousness of injuries may be reduced if a helmet is worn along with protective boots, gloves and pants.
If you or a loved one were injured in a motorcycle accident, don’t wait to speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Protect your rights, visit us on the web or call Philadelphia and New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer Rand Spear today at 877-GET-RAND.
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