A Motorcycle Accident Attorney with Experience
Handling Cases Involving Road Hazards and Defects
Most riders know inherently that riding a motorcycle is dangerous. Inattentive drivers don't see motorcycles. Protective equipment can fail. And rider error can cause a serious accident. A majority of riders never consider road hazards when they think about the dangers of riding a motorcycle. Nonetheless, roadway defects account for around 2 percent of motorcycle accidents.
Representing People Injured in Motorcycle Accidents
As the founder of The Karney Law Firm, I have personally handled numerous cases involving road and highway defects. I know how to investigate single bike accidents and hold municipalities accountable when roadway design or maintenance issues cause or contribute to the severity of an accident. Some of the dangerous road conditions that can be a contributing factor in motorcycle accidents include:
- Roadway defects such as potholes and uneven pavement
- Improperly placed or designed guard rails
- Poorly maintained road surfaces
- Lack of signs indicating curves and road construction
- Road construction debris
- Poorly designed intersections
- Poor water drainage
- Loose gravel, sand and dirt
- Failure to perform highway maintenance
- Obstructed views at intersections
Document the Scene of the Accident
If you have been injured as a result of a road hazard, it is important to document the scene of the accident. Take pictures. Capture video footage. When dangerous conditions exist the state is quick to make repairs. By documenting the scene, it is not necessary to rely on the police or insurance companies for a record of the accident.
Our accident reconstruction experts will examine any documentation you provide in conjunction with the information in the police record and work to establish the liability of the municipality responsible for the road hazard.
Contact me 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll Free 1 (877) 376-7982
If you have involved in a motorcycle accident caused or enhanced by a road hazard and would like to talk to a lawyer, please contact The Karney Law Firm. I can be reached toll free at 1 (877) 376-7982, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.
