Motorcycle accidents can be absolutely devastating to those who are involved. Whether you are a motorist or a motorcyclist, the injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident could result in lifelong disability and potentially even death. If you have injuries relating to a motorcycle accident or have lost someone close as a result of a motorcycle accident, you may have a claim through which you may seek compensation.
While the laws and legal procedures that filing a personal injury claim are complex, a Fulton motorcycle accident lawyer could provide your case with the skills and expertise necessary to pursue your claim and receive compensation effectively.
Due to the high speeds, motorcycles and motor vehicles can reach, and the amount of exposure motorcyclists have when riding, injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident can be severely damaging. In cases when safety precautions may not have been taken, such as wearing a seatbelt or helmet, injuries can be exponentially worsened. Some of the more common motorcycle accident injuries include:
Motorcycle accident injuries can cause lifelong disabilities, such as paralysis or brain damage, the resulting extensive medical costs could be a major financial burden to the victim and their party. A local motorcycle accident injury attorney could help victims seek financial compensation and justice from the responsible parties to ease the financial burden of medical bills.
While some accidents may be unavoidable, there are many ways that both motorists and motorcyclists can act to help avoid motorcycle accidents. For motorists, keeping an adequate distance from motorcycles and maintaining awareness on the road. This means avoiding distractions while driving to help mitigate the chances of a collision. For bikers, avoiding the use of erratic or unsafe driving tactics and taking the proper safety precautions when riding, may also effectively prevent motorcycle accidents.
In Missouri, the Motorcycle Safety Trust Fund (MSTF) was established in 1996 under § 302.137 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, which provides funding to the Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program, a program intended to help train and educate motorcycle riders in proper riding habits and strategies for accident prevention. The MSTF receives funding partially from the assessment of fines for traffic infractions and violations of county and state criminal or traffic laws. This method of allocating funds to the Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program is a way for the state to penalize violators and unsafe bikers while also working to deter and prevent motorcycle accidents from occurring in the future.
Even if you take all necessary precautions while riding, you may still be vulnerable to being in a motorcycle accident. A motorbike accident has the potential to cause extensive damage to the vehicles involved, as well as severe, lifelong, or even fatal injuries to the drivers.
If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a motorcycle accident, it may be possible to secure financial restitution. Call today to get legal help with your motorcycle accident claim from an experienced Fulton motorcycle accident lawyer.
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