Why Intersections Are Dangerous for Motorcyclists

Most motorcycle accidents happen at intersections. These are dangerous locations for motorcyclists because many drivers are distracted and can crash full speed into a motorcycle, causing massive injuries. Reach out to Davis & Snyder Injury Attorneys for help after a collision. We can document what happened and then negotiate for a settlement.

Traffic Congestion

One reason intersections are dangerous is that they bring together so many vehicles. The more traffic, the more likely a vehicle will crash into a motorcyclist.

Congestion can also lead to visual distraction. Some motorists fail to see a motorcycle as it is coming through the intersection because it is hidden behind larger SUVs and vans. As a result, the driver pulls directly into or in front of the motorcyclist, causing an unavoidable collision.

Motorcyclists themselves might also be distracted because of the other vehicles, including parked cars. It is harder to see a motor vehicle headed toward you.

Rear-End Collisions

Motorcyclists are at risk of a rear end collision when stopped at a red light. A distracted driver could be going very fast and not realize an intersection is up ahead because they are focused on their phone or talking to a child in the backseat. As a result, they crash at full speed into a motorcyclist waiting for the light to change.

As every motorcyclist knows, it’s hard to take defensive action when stopped at an intersection. For one thing, there isn’t room to go. Other cars are all around and blocking your way. Also, you might not see a driver coming up behind you.

These collisions can involve massive injuries. Motorcyclists often deal with tragic back and neck injuries, including paralysis, when struck from behind.

Drunk Drivers

Intoxicated motorists are a threat anywhere on the road, but they are especially prone to trying to run a red light. Any motorcyclist caught in the way can end up with catastrophic injuries when struck at a car going 60 or 70 miles per hour.

Crush Injuries

Motorcyclists are also more likely to get run over at an intersection after being thrown from their motorcycles. For example, a distracted driver might clip a rider, sending them sprawling, whereupon they are run over by one or two other vehicles. These accidents can lead to permanent disabilities.

Contact Davis & Snyder injury Attorneys for a Free consultation

Our legal team has fought for settlements for many injured motorists, including motorcyclists. If hired, we can visit the intersection and search for evidence, including proof of missing stop signs or obscured signs. Motorcyclists face many challenges to receiving a settlement. Some insurers will blame an injured motorcyclist for the accident, assuming they must have been driving dangerously.

Call us to schedule a consultation with a Greenville motorcycle accident lawyer. We can listen to you describe your accident and address common concerns, such as whether you can afford our legal services. We have helped those in Spartanburg, Greenville, and the Upstate South Carolina area for years with their personal injury needs.