motorcycle injuries

A Washington motorcycle accident severely injured two people after a pickup truck attempted to make a left turn in front of them. According to a news report in the Seattle Press Intelligencer the major injury crash occurred when the driver of a 1994 Toyota pickup truck turned into a parking lot from the center southbound lane of Highway 20. Both the motorcyclist and his female passenger were transported to a local hospital with broken bones and other injuries. The driver of the pickup may be cited for failure to yield right-of-way to an oncoming vehicle. Alcohol was not a factor.

A number of motorcycle accidents in Washington State and elsewhere in the country occur when a motorist turns left ahead of the motorcycle. In some cases, the driver fails to yield because of a distraction or the involvement of alcohol or drugs. In some cases, it may just be erroneous judgment on the part of the driver. In either case, the at-fault driver could be held liable for injuries caused to the victims. These incidents act as constant reminders to us that drivers should be looking for smaller vehicles and pedestrians at intersections too. In such cases, motorcycle accident victims could seek compensation for medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, surgeries, therapy and other related expenses.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the experienced Washington motorcycle accident lawyers at The Bernard Group for a FREE consultation and evaluation of your motorcycle accident case. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information about Washington motorcycle accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/414115_sound81148292.html