The typical cycle crash caused by negligent drivers of cars and trucks almost always victimizes
the motorcycle driver or passenger.
Not exact matches
Because of the open air design of
motorcycles and other two - wheel vehicles,
drivers and
passengers are more exposed to greater physical damage when involved in a rear - end
or front - end collision, T - bone accident and other serious crashes.
Like
motorcycles, the ATV seat is straddled, which means that there is no safety belt to protect the
driver or passenger.
The limited visibility of
motorcycles in traffic is exacerbated when the
driver of a
passenger car is drunk
or impaired.
However, there are considerable dangers associated with operating
or riding as a
passenger on a
motorcycle and riders are often at risk for accidents, particularly when
drivers of other vehicles make unsafe lane changes.
If you
or a loved one was involved in a
motorcycle accident involving a commercial truck
or passenger vehicle, we can hold the negligent
driver accountable.
Whether a
motorcycle rider
or passenger was injured in a collision with a distracted
or impaired
driver,
or the occupant of a
passenger vehicle involved in an accident with a reckless motorcyclist was, chances are high that the outcome includes serious medical bills and other associated damages.
Our Toledo bus accident attorneys also represent
drivers of cars and
motorcycles and their
passengers, bicycle riders,
or pedestrians who were injured due to a negligent bus
driver.
A large number of
motorcycle accidents occur in the middle of an intersection when the
driver of the
passenger vehicle attempts to make a left - hand turn without seeing the oncoming motorcyclist (
or underestimates the speed the motorcyclist is traveling).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that as many as 80 % of all
motorcycle accidents will result in serious
or fatal injuries to the
driver or passenger of the
motorcycle.
No matter how many precautions are taken,
or the type and amount of safety equipment used,
motorcycle drivers and their
passengers are uniquely exposed when driving on the road.
Covers:
motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a
passenger or a
driver), hang gliding, Parachuting, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, and spelunking.
Covers:
motorcycle / motor scooter riding (as a
passenger or a
driver), hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding.
Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, parachuting, bungee jumping, racing by any animal
or motor vehicle
or motorcycle, snowmobiling,
motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a
passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless PADI
or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snow boarding, and any sport, recreational, athletic,
or adventure activity which is undertaken for thrill seeking and exposes the insured to abnormal
or extreme risk of injury and /
or is in violation of applicable laws, rules,
or regulations.
Injury sustained while taking part in Mountaineering, hang gliding, paragliding, Parachuting, paragliding, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, racing by any animal
or motor vehicle
or motorcycle, snowmobiling,
motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a
passenger or driver), scuba diving involving underwater breathing apparatus (unless SSI, PADI
or NAUI certified), water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snow skiing and snowboarding (except for recreational downhill and /
or cross country snow skiing
or snowboarding.
This would cover for the following sports and activities:
motorcycle / motor scooter riding (whether as a
passenger or a
driver), hang gliding, Parachuting, zip lining, parasailing, bungee jumping, water skiing, wakeboard riding, jet skiing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, and spelunking.