Negligent Motorists

Each year hundreds of accidents and serious injuries occur because motorcyclists go unnoticed by other motorists. Motorcycles are much smaller than cars and trucks and can be hard to see in mirrors and blind spots. Research shows that the majority of motorcycle accidents occur from other motorists failure to recognize motorcyclists in traffic.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2008, there were 2,387 two-vehicle fatal crashes involving a motorcycle and another type of vehicle and in 41 percent (985) of these crashes the other vehicle was turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing, or overtaking the vehicle.

Common types of negligent driving that cause accidents include:

* Speeding / reckless driving
* Tailgating (rear-end collision)
* Left-turn collision
* Alcohol / drug abuse
* Changing lanes

Awareness on the road is the most important factor in avoiding accidents that could result in serious injury or possible death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Tabor Law has represented many motorcyclists in personal injury cases. Trust the experience of Tabor Law to represent you in this life changing case.

Case Study

Anonymous

The plaintiff was operating his motorcycle northbound on Pendleton Avenue at the entrance ramp to I-69 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  At the same time, Defendant Marvin T. Jessee, in the scope of his employment, was operating a pick-up truck and trailer southbound on Pendleton Avenue.  Marvin Jessee attempted a sudden left-hand turn and drove into the northbound lane of Pendleton Avenue, directly into the path of the plaintiff.  A collision ensued and the plaintiff was forcibly thrown into and against the windshield of Marvin Jessee’s truck. As a result of this collision, the plaintiff sustained serious and life-threatening and permanent injuries including, dislocation and fracture of his left arm, torn ligaments in his left arm, fractured left thumb, multiple fractures of his right arm, lacerations to his hands and arms closed head injury; lacerations to his eyelid and of both his left and right legs; lacerations to his left thigh; a staph infection and an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament.    Due to his injuries, the plaintiff missed several months of work. Tabor represented both the Plaintiff and his wife, and assisted them in obtaining close to a seven-figure settlement with Defendants.