seattle motorcycle accident attorney

You cannot be careful enough when you are riding a motorcycle. As a skilled personal injury attorney, Kirk Bernard knows that Washington motorcycle accidents can result in extremely serious injuries. When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle, it is usually the motorcycle rider who sustains severe injury. Here are the top five tips about what to watch out for and avoid when you are riding your motorcycle:

1. Watch drivers’ heads and mirrors: This really helps anticipate when drivers will make sudden moves. Most drivers will move their heads one way or the other before making a sudden movement to the left or right – something that can be lethal to a motorcyclist.
2. Make sure you are seen: Be positive that drivers and pedestrians can see you even from a distance. It would be a good idea to ride with your high beam on during the day and wear brightly colored gear so you are noticeable on the road.
3. Be aware of your environment: Always scan your environment while riding. That allows you to anticipate and react to the unexpected.
4. Be extra careful when making left turns: Statistics show that a lot of motorcycle accidents occur when the other vehicle is making a left turn. So, when you approach an oncoming car about to turn left, be prepared. Turn your high beam on. Keep your eye on the driver’s hands on the steering wheel. If you see movement, be ready to brake, swerve or accelerate. Do what seems best, given your situation.
5. Be wary of treacherous roadways: Be on the lookout for debris spilled on the roadway, which has the potential to cause fatal motorcycle accidents.

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.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0504_motorcycle_riding_tips/index.html

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a Washington motorcycle accident. According to a news report, the man was going north on 132nd Avenue Southeast, on a 1998 Honda motorcycle, when he was struck from behind by a 1995 Mercedes 280 driven by a 30-year-old man. The driver, a Renton man, was uninjured. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, but sustained critical injuries in the crash. He was transported to a Seattle hospital. Investigators believe excessive speed was a factor in this major injury motorcycle crash.

Rear-end collisions, especially when the affected vehicle is a motorcycle, can cause devastating injuries. In this particular case, officials believe that the driver of the other vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, which apparently caused him to rear-end the motorcyclist. In auto accidents where speeding, reckless driving or other types of negligence are involved, the at-fault party can be held financially responsible for the injuries and damages caused.

If someone in your family has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, my advice would be to contact a Seattle personal injury lawyer right away. Do not delay contacting an injury attorney because critical accident scene evidence could be lost. Physical evidence obtained at the scene can make or break a Washington motorcycle accident case.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of a distracted driver, please contact the experienced Seattle motorcycle accident lawyers with The Bernard Law Firm for a free and comprehensive consultation. 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, which will help you better understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.

Source:http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ken/news/48535637.html

A 32-year-old man was killed in a Seattle motorcycle accident after colliding with a car in South Seattle. According to a news report in the Seattle Times, the motorcyclist was traveling east on South Myrtle Street when he hit the back of a car. He was thrown off his motorcycle and then struck by another vehicle. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the number of motorcycle accidents has been consistently increasing over the years. There were reportedly 2,428 motorcycle accidents in 2005. That number rose to 2,620 in 2007. There were 68 fatalities and 460 serious injuries involving motorcycle accidents in 2007.

Where a motorcycle is involved with another vehicle, it is very important to look into how or why the accident occurred. Whose fault was the accident? Did the driver in front of the motorcyclist slow down suddenly or without warning? Did the other driver turn in front of the motorcyclist or fail to yield right-of-way at an intersection? If there was negligence on the part of another driver which led to the motorcycle accident, then the victim or his or her family could seek compensation for injuries, damages and loss.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Washington motorcycle accident and believe that the accident occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence, please contact Kirk Bernard at the The Bernard Law Group for a free and comprehensive consultation. One of our experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys will make sure that a thorough accident investigation is conducted and that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010139399_webfatal26m.html?syndication=rss