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Monday, January 31, 2011
Car Accident Attorneys and Their Benefits to You
While being involved in a car accident is horrible enough, sometime the worst part about the whole situation is dealing with all of the legal headaches afterwards. In order to make this as easy and smooth as possible, find a reputable attorney who specializes in handling cases involving a road traffic accident claim or a motorcycle accident claim. These lawyers are adept at making sure you are duly compensated for your injuries both physical and mental. You can never go wrong with a qualified attorney in your corner.
A car accident compensation claim lawyer is knowledgeable with all of the most important aspects of personal injury cases, no matter what the circumstance may be. A road traffic accident claim can help you recover lost wages, medical expenses, a wrongful death, product liability, property and other damages. A really savvy and experience attorney can even make sure your immediate family has some of their expenses covered in relation to any costs incurred from their loved one's accident. This would range from loss of companionship and future income to pain and suffering. The attorney you choose to handle your motorcycle accident claim will know every aspect of the law in your situation.
The attorney handling your road traffic accident claim will do everything in their power to represent your best interests. This also involves communications between the judge, the defendant's team and insurance companies. It is also a good thing to have someone there who can help explain you through some of the more confusing processes leading up to the trial, as well as what you can expect at each step of the trial. The knowledge and experience of a motorcycle accident claim is an invaluable service to have.
If your car accident compensation claim is successful and you receive a financial offer from guilty party or insurance company, it is your attorney's job to advise you whether or not that sum offered is suitable in comparison to your damages. An experienced attorney basically consults at every step of the process to help you determine the acceptability of the offer so that your claim is settled at a decision you can live with. If the offer is too low for your damages, then your attorney will work as hard as possible to make sure you receive a better settlement. There is nothing wrong with protecting your rights and making sure you receive what you have coming to you in a road traffic accident claim.
Anne is a legal expert passionate about handling your road traffic accident claim, with ease, speed and professionalism. Trust your case to a dynamic attorney. A car accident compensation claim solicitor can act swiftly on your behalf to obtain a motorcycle accident claim.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Risks Of A Motorcycle Accident
For a motorcycle rider, being on a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience but also one of the most dangerous places to be on the road. While riding the motorcycle, you are enjoying unlimited freedom but this is freedom that comes with great responsibility. A motorcycle rider is very much exposed to great dangers unlike their automobile counterparts. For the car driver or passenger, they have some form of protection though not good enough but for the riders they have absolutely no form of protection apart from the helmet they wear. Moreover, compared to a car the motorcycle is less stable, since it has two wheels. This should therefore be a wake up call for all motorcycle riders to ride in extreme caution and follow traffic rules accordingly. In addition, the rider should be completely aware of the relevant laws as a way of empowering themselves in knowing their legal rights as well as responsibilities. This knowledge or awareness should help them in the event of a motorcycle accident. Moreover, they will be in a position to know the consequences if they were responsible for causing an accident or what steps they should take if they are the aggrieved victim of such an accidents.
There are several risky situations that a motorcycle rider can encounter while on the road. A common problem or risk is that of a motorcycle being not easily recognizable. They might at times be abstracted by other vehicles, a sharp corner or there is bad weather, which might lead to a fatal motorcycle accident. In such a situation, if the accident was caused by a motorist, the motorist might claim he could not see the motorcycle. Risky situations such as potholes, puddles, oil slicks, rail road tracks or objects on the road. They appear to be small risks but they can cause very fatal accidents. Motorcycle riding is easy but it requires very skilled and a competent rider. The risk of causing an accident increases when a motorcycle is being handled by an individual who is not well trained to ride. In fact, majority of the motorcycle accidents are as a result of the riders being under qualified.
Once an accident has happened, the relevant authorities have to determine the responsible party in causing the accident. Motorcycle accidents claims are based on the same legal concept used in motor vehicle accidents claims. This is the concept of negligence. This is when an individual, in this case a motorcycle rider might be behaving in careless a manner that resulted in the accident. Therefore, according to the law, you can be prosecuted or to compensate the victim. The victim can also be the motorcycle rider and in legal he is the plaintiff and the other person is the defendant. For a victim of a motorcycle accident, the first prudent step to take is to get the services of a competent lawyer in order to get legal assistance. Family members of a loved one can do the same if the victim is not in a position to do so as a result of the accident.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Motorcycle Accidents - Safety Reminders and Road Hazards
Late spring and early summer is a good time for drivers to remind themselves that they share the road with motorcycles. They need to patiently proceed at intersections and be aware of blind spots. Just as important, motorcyclists must renew their dedication to driving smartly and defensively. Ridership is on the increase: recreational riders hit the open road on weekends to enjoy the countryside, and frugal commuters have plenty of incentive to brave traffic on anything from a Harley to a Vespa or moped. Any effort to reduce motorcycle accidents will pay dividends by helping some families avoid the heartache that follows a serious injury or fatal crash.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), an industry sponsored group, designates May as Motorcycle Awareness Month to promote basic rules that riders can follow to lessen the chance that they will be involved in an accident:
- Get properly trained and licensed. The MSF reports that only half of riders ever attend a certified safety course, and some never bother to get a motorcycle endorsement on their drivers license. Even experienced riders should take the time to brush up on skills such as countersteering and emergency stopping on a closed course.
- Always wear the right protective gear. Riders are encouraged to use a helmet and eye protection, and makes sure to don a heavy jacket, full length pants and high boots even for short rides. When you are secure and well protected, you can better focus your attention on road hazards.
- Never use alcohol or other drugs. Studies have shown that almost half of fatal motorcycle crashes involved a rider who had been drinking, and a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.05 percent - below legal levels for adult riders in all states - multiplies the risk of an accident forty times. The margin for error is razor thin, and there is no substitute for sober reflexes.
- Obey traffic laws and never exceed your skill limits. Even relatively small motorcycles accelerate much more quickly than cars, and the fastest can break the law with a flick of the wrist. A reckless impulse can lead to death in seconds when a rider misses a curve, runs a light or fails to notice a patch of gravel or other hazardous road condition.
But even the safest rider on the road faces risks beyond his or her control. When motorcycles collide with or are struck by other motor vehicles driven by people who never saw them, the laws of physics put riders at a distinct disadvantage. When a car, van or truck driver's negligence or recklessness causes an accident, the responsibility lies squarely on their shoulders, but issues such as whether or not the rider was wearing a helmet can complicate the legal recovery process.
Safety and the Law: What Should Motorcycle Riders Know:
Only four states-Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire-currently have no helmet laws on the books. But many others, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Kentucky, don't require helmets for experienced adult riders. Debates about the need for and effect of helmet laws have raged since helmet use was first included in federal funding mandates in 1967, and many states have enacted and repealed restrictions accordingly. But in a majority of the states, most adults still have every right to ride with the wind in their hair.
Motorcycle accident lawsuits involve a variety of factors, including weather, equipment failures, distracted drivers, intoxication and road conditions, but far too many can be summed up in one statement by the other driver: "I just did not see the motorcycle." When a motor vehicle merges too quickly, lurches into an intersection or follows a motorcycle too closely, the results can be devastating.
If the result is severe road rash, multiple broken bones or paralysis, the rider will need intensive medical treatment for months or years to deal with the pain, trauma and disability. If the damage is fatal, surviving family members may need to engage an experienced attorney for a full explanation of their rights and legal options regarding a wrongful death action.
Highway safety is every driver's responsibility. When precaution is not enough, personal injury litigation can be a rider's first step to restoring the balance.
Article submitted by Charles Rittgers.
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Attorney in the Cincinnati Ohio area. Practicing throughout Ohio, including Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clinton and Clermont Counties.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
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