A number of Washington motorcycle accidents are caused by hazardous road conditions. Motorcycles, which are two-wheelers, are inherently more vulnerable to losing control when a dangerous condition presents itself on the roadway. Motorcycle accidents that are caused by dangerous conditions on the roadway can leave the motorcyclist with serious or even fatal injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed on a Washington roadway because of a hazardous condition on the roadway, then you need to get in touch with an experienced Seattle motorcycle accident attorney right away. The governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. You may be eligible for significant compensation.
Motorcycle accidents that occur on hazardous roadways in Washington usually involve some of the following conditions:
- Potholes: This may seem like a common roadway condition, but larger or deeper potholes can be particularly dangerous to motorcyclists and may cause them to lose control of their vehicle and be thrown on to the roadway.
- Improperly marked roads: Roadways pose a danger if they are not properly marked to warn drivers or bikers and guide them through a roadway
- Berms or low shoulders: A berm area, which is two or more inches beneath the surface of the roadway, could pose a serious crash risk to motorcyclists.
- Fixed objects: A dangerous fixed object on the roadway could include utility poles, trees or drainage facilities that are located in the public right of way. These could be potentially hazardous for motorcyclists
- Poor lighting: When a street does not have the lighting it requires, it becomes a dangerous condition for all motorists, especially motorcyclists
- Slick roadways: Some governmental agencies use a petroleum solution on their roadways, which can become very slippery when conditions get hot or wet. Such slick conditions are especially hazardous for motorcyclists
- Construction zones: All constructions zones on the highway or roadway have certain work zone safety requirements that they need to follow per Washington code. Accidents in construction zones often occur because of improper or confusing signage
- Dangerous intersections: Some intersections have poor visibility or obstructions that may prevent a motorist from seeing a motorcyclist while entering the intersection
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Seattle motorcycle accident as a result of a hazardous roadway or dangerous intersection, please call a skilled Washington motorcycle accident lawyer at the Bernard Law Group. We will hold the negligent parties accountable and make sure you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve. Any claim against a governmental agency in Washington State must be filed promptly. Please call us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your Washington motorcycle accident case.
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