What If Your Motorcycle Accident Happened While Avoiding Another Driver?

In not all instances of motorcycle accidents will there be any contact between the motorcycle and the other vehicle. A rider’s failure to avoid a collision by another vehicle may occur because the other vehicle suddenly turns, changes lanes, stops or otherwise places the rider in a hazardous position. The motorcyclist can stop, swerve, or take other actions to avoid being hit but then loses control, collides with the car, and accidents result.

Such “no Contact” accidents may be more difficult to explain because the vehicle that created the hazard might not have hit the motorcycle. But, leaving them without physical contact doesn’t necessarily indicate they aren’t liable at fault. If a rider took ‘evasive’ action and crashed as a result of the driver’s negligent action, evidence may help establish a link between the driver’s actions and the injuries sustained. A Spring Hill Motorcycle Accident Lawyer can help injured riders understand their legal options, gather evidence, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue fair compensation.

How To Prove A No-Contact Motorcycle Accident

Determining if another driver’s actions directly led to the accident is one of the most difficult problems with a no contact accident. If there is no evidence of vehicle damage, then without a collision, the rider must acquire other evidence to help prove the accident.

Witness statements may prove to be of real benefit. A witness who noticed another vehicle suddenly maneuver into the path of the motorcycle may be able to offer some details of events that might have transpired just prior to the crash.

May also use photos and videos. The pictures of the accident scene might include the final motorcycle position, electricity at the accident site, flags, traffic signs and other information which might help reconstruct events. If there are any nearby security cameras, traffic cameras or dashcam recordings, these might include photo evidence if it is present.

Why Timing Matters After A No-Contact Crash

Evidence from a motorcycle accident may find it difficult to be retrieved as time goes on. The video footage may not be kept forever, crucial information can get lost or obscure, and the scene of an accident can change. Therefore, it is crucial that the crash is documented at the earliest opportunity possible due to this. A rider and/or passengers have the right to take photographs of the motorcycle and roadway, and the surrounding area, traffic signs and any injuries visible while the motorcycle is safe for riding.

It is also important that medical documentation is undertaken. When a motorcycle hits a car, injuries can be severe, but even if it doesn’t, they might. Craces, road rash, head and spinal injuries can take a long time to treat and rehabilitate. Medical related records, bills, repair estimates, photographs, witness information and accident related records can help to offer a clearer accent on some of the loss endured as a result of the crash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Have A Motorcycle Accident Claim If The Other Vehicle Did Not Hit Me?

Potentially, motorcycle accidents can occur without the motorcycles involved. It may be possible to have a claim if another driver’s negligent actions were the cause of your taking avoidance measures that led to a crash.

What Evidence Can Establish A “No Contact” Crash?

There are numerous examples of evidence that can be provided that can help determine the sequence of events, such as witness statements, photos, video recordings, police reports, skid marks, damage to motorcycles, medical records, and more.

What If The Other Driver Left The Scene?

When another driver made the dangerous situation and drove away without stopping the effort to locate the vehicle and driver could be critical particularly in this situation. This may be helpful with witnesses, visual or dash cam evidence and other available evidence.

Should I Report If I have a No Contact Motorcycle Accident?

Reporting the incident can establish an official record of the incident. The accident should also be reported to the proper physicians, and should be fully recorded.

Conclusion

Most motorcycle accidents that result from evasive driving are hard to follow when there is no direct impact to the car involved. But all was not as it seems, without a collision. As long as a crash occurred because of another driver’s negligence and knowing that based on available evidence, a negligent connection could be drawn, then that isn’t the end of the world.

Holliday Karatinos Law Firm can help you determine if you were being evasive by swerving, slowing down or braking to avoid another vehicle and determine what your legal options are to pursue a case that could benefit from a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer.