Expert Torrance Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Several situations can lead you to be a motorcycle accident victim. Our team of experienced Torrance motorcycle accident attorneys at Farahi Law Firm, APC, will help you with your motorcycle accident injury case regardless of the cause. 

Here, we outline the most common causes for motorcycle crashes in Torrance, California:

Speeding 

Riding a motorcycle at high speeds can be thrilling and liberating. But, going at high speeds puts you at risk of not noticing other vehicles on the road, leaving you with little time to react in case a car cuts in front of you or a big semi-truck appears behind a curve on the highway. With higher speeds, you are at greater risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries, which later leads to emergency medical care.

Cars making a left-hand turn 

Normally, when making a left turn at an intersection, it becomes more difficult for the rider to notice vehicles approaching, this creates a blind spot that puts other motorists at risk. Right-of-way violations or distance misjudgments when making a left turn are the most common reasons for motorcyclists to find themselves in a motorcycle accident lawsuit.

Lane splitting 

The State of California is one of the few states in the U.S. where it is legal to split lanes. While researchers argue that lane splitting improves traffic and road safety, most of the time, lane-splitting causes auto accidents in highly congested traffic areas and roadways. Thanks to this, more accidents are recorded every day because of sudden lane-splitting.

Alcohol and drug use 

This is one of the leading causes of fatalities, not only in America but across the globe. About half of all motorcycle accident injury cases stem from driver negligence due to alcohol or drug use. There were 1,059 people killed in alcohol-impaired collisions in 2016, a 16.2% increase from 911 in 2015; and a 27.7% increase from 829 in 2012. If you are involved in an accident involving a drunk driver, our team of drunk driving accident attorneys can help you with a free consultation.

Distracted driving 

Many accidents occur because of the divided attention of the driver instead of just focusing on the road. And in the case of motorcycles, distracted drivers may fail to notice them because of their smaller size, leading to serious accidents. In fact, 80% of all vehicle crashes involve some form of driver inattention. This increases the risk of a crash which, in most cases, puts a lot more danger on the motorcyclist’s part.

Weaving in and out of traffic 

One of the main appeals for motorcycles is their versatility at being able to avoid traffic congestions thanks to their small size. Nevertheless, zigzagging around vehicles to avoid traffic is extremely unsafe. Distracted drivers, faulty road conditions, and drivers suddenly trying to change lanes are among the common reasons why weaving in and out through traffic puts you at serious risk of being involved in an accident.

Tailgating 

Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you is the leading cause of vehicular accidents. Motorcyclists are more at risk when they either make a sudden stop, and the car behind them doesn’t have time to react, or the other way around, driving too close to the rear-end of a car; that comes to a halt gives little to no time to react, causing an accident.

Dangerous road conditions 

Lack of signages, potholes, slippery streets, poor illumination can catch you off guard, leading you to make decisions that can endanger your life, increasing the probability of an accident.

Motorcycle defects 

We all like our vehicles to be in prime condition. Sometimes, we encounter manufacturer defects, or a recent repair could result in a botched repair or a faulty part — which puts you at risk. In the case of manufacturing defects, the manufacturer is to be held liable for any accident or death because of the defective part.

Inexperienced riders 

Inexperienced drivers are prone to make risky moves on the road, which may endanger other motorists’ safety. Proper lessons on driving safely and responsibility should be observed to reduce the risks of accidents.