Top Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

A major cause of motorcycle collisions is when an motorcyclist takes a corner too fast and ends up skidding and laying the bike down. While this may sound like the motorcyclist’s fault, it’s important to determine whether there were adequate warning signs posted ahead of the curve that designated a safe speed.

Whether the vehicle is drifting into your lane because the driver isn’t paying attention, or the driver doesn’t see you and changes lanes, this can cause a serious collision when a vehicle runs a motorcyclist off the road and onto the shoulder. This can be a particularly catastrophic crash if there is a guardrail, trees, or a steep decline near the shoulder of the road.

Another common cause of motorcycle accidents is when a driver in a stationary vehicle opens their door in front of your motorcycle while you are driving. This is more likely to occur when a motorcyclist attempts to weave through standstill traffic, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the motorcyclist is to blame. A careful investigation of all the facts may prove that the driver of the motor vehicle was careless or negligent in his or her actions.

It may sound like a no-brainer not to ride a motorcycle in the rain, snow, or ice, but people may still do so. Motorcycles are far less equipped to handle inclement weather conditions and slick roads than traditional motor vehicles, and inclement weather is responsible for a great number of motorcycle accidents. You can avoid this type of accident by leaving your bike in the garage when bad weather strikes and taking the car instead.