Rear End Motorcycle Collisions

Injuries that result from motorcycle collisions are almost always severe.

A motorcyclist may take every possible safety precaution while driving out on the open road, but there is virtually nothing he can do to prevent being hit from behind. These types of motorcycle accidents typically occur while waiting at a red light and are usually the result of another drivers’ failure to notice the motorcycle. Injuries will certainly require medical attention and possibly an extended hospital stay.

Rear End Collisions

There are three things that can happen when a motorcycle is hit from the back.

• The force of the impact could push them into an intersection and cause a secondary accident.
• The driver may be thrown off of his motorcycle.
• The cars bumper collides with the back wheel and the motorcycle, with driver on board, become airborne.

With each of these possibilities there is very little chance that the driver will be able to walk away from the scene unharmed. There is a no end to the possible injuries that they could incur, from minor cuts and bruising to brain injuries and even death. The best way to find out if you are entitled to be compensated for your injuries is to speak with a qualified motorcycle accident attorney.

Protecting Your Claim

In cases involving motorcycles, insurance companies will often try and place the blame on the motorcyclist. They know that the cost of medical care from these accidents is very high and will aggressively try to avoid having to foot the bill for it. Even in a rear end collision. Take for example a central Missouri case that was settled for $5.5 million. A tractor trailer hit a motorcycle from behind. Imagine the severity of those injuries. The defense tried first to blame the accident on a mechanical issue with the motorcycle. When that failed they tried to claim that the truck driver was off duty at the time of the accident, relieving the trucking company of any liability. That argument failed too and the insurance company then decided to forgo an expensive trial and agreed to a reasonable settlement. Be wary of insurance adjustors contacting you for information about your accident. Your safest bet is to avoid the conversation and direct them to your motorcycle accident lawyer.

Seek Medical Attention

It is important to remember that anytime you are injured in a motorcycle accident first priority should be medical attention. Your injuries are likely to be severe and any delay in treatment may affect how well you recover from them. Ask authorities to contact a close family member or friend so that they may accompany you to the hospital. The shock of the accident may affect your ability to think clearly, and you will need the help of someone you trust to oversee your care and gather any evidence that would be helpful to an attorney who takes your case.

St. Louis Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

If you have been involved in a motorcycle collision in Missouri or Illinois, contact a St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyer at the Zevan and Davidson Law Firm.

Call (314) 588-7200 to schedule a free and private consultation.