Motorcycle accidents can happen for any number of reasons. For instance, inexperienced riders may not realize how fast they’re going and lose control of their bike. But in many cases, accidents are caused by other drivers on the road. They may not see the motorcycle or, in rare instances, drivers may take intentional actions against bikers.
One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents is the head-on collision. In motorcycle wrecks, the bike is hit from the front almost 80 percent of the time. By comparison, motorcycles are hit in the rear only 5 percent of the time. When a motorcyclist is involved in a head-on collision, fatalities are all too common.
Left-hand turns are also incredibly dangerous. Cars making left-hand turns account for over 40 percent of all accidents involving a car and a motorcycle. When a car or motorcycle is turning left in an intersection, the other vehicle may hit them as they come straight through an intersection. While these accidents do happen between two cars, motorcycles are much harder to see, making these accidents quite common.
No matter the cause of your accident, a motorcycle accident lawyer in Asheville can help you get the compensation you deserve.