Safe Drivers Give Motorcyclists More Space, Not Less
It may seem counterintuitive, but driving experts and even state administrators recommend that drivers should give motorcycle riders more space on the road, not less, despite their smaller size. The reality is that the factual standard for driving safely near a motorcycle is higher than it is for driving near cars.
In Texas, a state of nearly 24,000,000 people, motorcycle drivers make up a tiny fraction of the people on the road. Yet these roughly 1,000,000 drivers disproportionately suffer injury and death on the highway. In fact, in terms of relative size, considerably more motorcyclists are injured or killed on Texas roads than drivers of passenger cars.
Why is that? Passenger car drivers tend to blame motorcyclists themselves. The evidence, however, tells a different story. In compliance with state law, drivers of motorcycles take specialized courses and in many cases, receive advanced training, too. Additionally, more than 75 percent of accidents involve another car, and a significant majority occur in the context of multi-car collisions in which the motorcyclist is merely at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Legal Commentary – Majed Nachawati – Author
Unfortunately, innocent misconceptions about how and why motorcyclists are involved in accidents can do considerable damage at a negotiating table or in a courtroom. Mediators and juries often fall in the trap of blaming the victim, as if choosing to ride a motorcycle was somehow the same thing as choosing to suffer a debilitating highway accident because of a car driver’s negligence.
Victims of motorcycle accidents need legal representatives who not only understand the law that governs their case, but also who recognize the uphill battle that their clients face as a result of these misconceptions. Our success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table suggests that a clear message about the cause of an accident can get through, but it takes an articulate, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney to succeed at communicating it.
Fortunately for you, that’s exactly who the attorneys at Fears | Nachawati are. Contact our experts today to find out how we can help you recover from your motorcycle accident. The consultation is free, so you have nothing to lose. Let us help you!
About the Author
Attorney Majed Nachawati, who grew up in the D/FW metroplex, provides experienced, vigorous counsel to victims like you. That’s why Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Wrongful Death and Serious Personal Injury Cases across the nation. He has recovered millions for his clients and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the American Association of Justice. To discuss your case with Mr. Nachawati, contact him by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by phone at 1.866.705.7584. His legal background is featured at:
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