Rapid City Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Too often, motorcycle accidents result in very serious injuries or death. Motorcycle accident victims and their families need full and fair compensation, but these cases can present challenges rarely seen in typical auto accident cases.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a motorcycle collision, you need the help of an attorney who has ample experience handling motorcycle accidents and the unique challenges involved and who has a track record of achieving the best possible results for their clients. In South Dakota, the experienced Rapid City motorcycle accident attorneys at the Law Office of Beardsley, Jensen and Lee, L.L.C. are here for you.
Driver Negligence and Motorcycle Accidents
The most common claim made by at-fault drivers in motorcycle accidents is that they did not see the motorcycle. Drivers still do not look for motorcycles and many have little regard for the motorcyclist’s right of way. Examples of driver negligence that commonly leads to motorcycle accidents include:
- Turning left into the path of an oncoming motorcycle
- Invading the motorcycle’s space when changing lanes, and either hitting the motorcycle or forcing the motorcycle to make evasive maneuvers
- Following too closely
Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crashes and Hit and Run
Single vehicle motorcycle crashes and hit and run collisions can be even more dangerous for motorcycle riders because it can take hours or days for someone to discover the accident and call for help. The delay in medical treatment can easily turn a survivable accident into a fatal one. And for those who do survive, injuries can be far worse. Blood loss and exposure to the elements are among the many factors that can cause injuries to become worse.
Whenever a motorcycle accident appears to be a single vehicle accident, and there were no witnesses, we must consider the possibility of hit and run and investigate accordingly. In a true single-vehicle motorcycle accident, we often find that a motorcycle defect or defective roadway caused or contributed to the crash.
Determining the underlying cause and contributing factors is crucial to winning your case. We must determine who can be held liable for your injuries and be able to prove it to a jury.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in South Dakota, please call the Rapid City accident attorneys of the Law Office of Beardsley, Jensen, and Lee, L.L.C., at (605) 721-2800 or email us today to schedule your free initial consultation and learn more about how we can help you win maximum compensation.
