Minnesota has some picturesque scenery and open roads that are perfect for exploring on a motorcycle, and it’s no surprise that the number of valid motorcycle licenses continues to increase year after year. While a motorcycle offers more freedom than a typical vehicle, it also presents some unique dangers. A rider is much less protected in the event of an accident, which can lead to more severe injuries.
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident in Minnesota, it’s important to remember that you have the right to seek out an injury compensation award. Today, we take a closer look at some common causes of motorcycle accidents, and how to earn compensation for your injuries.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Some motorcycle accidents are caused by operator error or because an animal like a deer ran onto the road, but the vast majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers in vehicles. Sometimes these accidents are completely innocent in that the driver simply couldn’t see the small motorcycle and caused an accident, while more commonly they are due to direct or indirect negligence by the other driver.
When pursuing an injury claim for a motorcycle rider, we often hear a lot of different excuses from the driver of the other vehicle. They say things like “I didn’t see them in my blindspot” or “I didn’t expect them to be there.” Most motorcyclists have mastered defensive driving maneuvers, but many vehicle drivers don’t always check their mirrors and blind spots because they believe they’d know if a big vehicle had moved into one of these spaces.
Another issue with vehicle drivers is distractions. Citations for distracted driving and cell phone use have skyrocketed in Minnesota in recent years, and that means the roads are getting much more dangerous for motorcycle riders. Sending one text or checking that work email on your phone can have deadly consequences for motorcycle riders. When you consider that there are more motorcycle riders on the road than ever before, and distracted driving is at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that accidents involving motorcycle riders continue to rise.
Seeking Compensation For Motorcycle Accident Injuries
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, whether the other driver was directly at fault or it was simply an unavoidable accident, you are within your rights to seek injury compensation. A motorcycle injury can have devastating consequences, with injuries ranging from fractures to traumatic brain injuries, and you owe it to yourself to get the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, the first thing you should do after receiving medical treatment is to call an injury law firm like Hey Workers. We can give you the peace of mind knowing that we’re handling all the behind-the-scenes paperwork and meeting filing deadlines while you focus on getting healthy. We take care of you while you take care of you.
For more information on how we help motorcycle riders get compensation for their injuries, reach out to Hey Workers at 844-439-9675 today.
