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Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matt Arnold answers the question: “What if a loved one dies from the injuries sustained in a serious accident while the case is pending?”
Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation. Motorcyclists ride for pleasure in addition to using the vehicle to get to and from work. Motorcycles continue to increase in popularity. As the population in North Carolina grows, so does the use of motorcycles. Although motorcycles offer a fun and economical way to get around, they can also be dangerous. Other drivers may not always see motorcycles and crashes with larger vehicles can result in serious and life-threatening injuries. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, the negligent driver should be responsible for your damages. Consult with an experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney to discuss your claim.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there are close to 200,000 motorcycles registered in the state. The fatality rate for motorcycle accidents is higher than that of car accidents. In 2019, the last year of published data, 183 people died in motorcycle accidents, an increase of almost 9% over the previous year. An accident involving a motorcycle occurs about every 2.5 hours and a fatality occurs about every 48 hours in the state. Many accidents occur in urban areas. Not surprisingly, Wake County has the most motorcycle crashes in North Carolina.
Motorcycle Safety
Everyone who rides a motorcycle should be concerned with motorcycle safety. Always have proper training and licensing before you ride a motorcycle. Wear the proper protective gear, including a helmet. Wear shoes and pants that cover your body. Drive defensively and do not use your motorcycle when visibility or weather conditions are poor. It is helpful to take a motorcycle training course. The North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program offers training classes through local community colleges across the state. It is important to note that you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license to ride a motorcycle in North Carolina.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can happen in an instant. A motorcyclist may have severe injuries as a result. After a crash, contact the police. The police will interview witnesses, review the crash scene, and gather important data about the incident. Visit the doctor or emergency room as soon after the crash as possible. Sometimes injuries, such as head trauma, may not immediately appear serious but may worsen over time. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney following the accident. Your lawyer will work on your behalf to obtain essential information to prove negligence and injuries in the crash. Your damages may include medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
How a North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorney will Help
After a severe accident, you need to focus on your recovery. An attorney will handle the many legal issues that result from the incident so you can relieve your stress. It is necessary to gather details about the cause of the crash and prove the other driver’s negligence. Witness statements, videos, crash investigation reports, and more can be utilized to prove your claim. Your lawyer will work with the insurance company to resolve the matter as quickly as possible with the best possible compensation. Most claims can be settled before they go to court. However, when a settlement agreement cannot be reached, the matter may end up before a court.
If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, do not delay. Contact our legal team as soon as possible to discuss the details of your claim. Call (704) 370-2828 to receive a video, phone or in-person consultation with our lawyers to explore your legal options or fill out our contact form. Now taking cases throughout North Carolina with offices in Uptown Charlotte, Mooresville and Monroe.
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to maximizing the financial recovery and obtaining justice for every personal injury client injured by another party’s negligence. The issues our personal injury clients may be facing include, but are not limited to, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, product liability, catastrophic injuries, dog bite claims, car and truck accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), nursing home negligence, spinal cord injury, boating accidents, and defective medical device injury. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact such an injury can have on a person’s life, and that the effects so often go beyond physical pain and suffering. The personal injury attorneys at Arnold & Smith, PLLC are dedicated to helping clients determine the strength of their claims, and to aggressively pursuing the means necessary to achieve the best possible end result for each client’s particular situation.
Source:
https://www.ncdot.gov/Pages/default.aspx
http://ncmotorcyclesafety.org/courses/brc/
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