Steve Ray Law, PLLC, has been representing motorcyclists in the Northern Colorado area for 40 years, and we wholly support motorcyclists in Colorado and protect their rights. Here are a few rights that you have as a motorcyclist that you might not have been aware of. If you’ve suffered a personal injury in a motorcycle accident that a negligent driver caused, don’t settle for less than your injury is worth.
You Have The
Right To Your Lane
For some strange reason, drivers believe that since a motorcycle isn’t a car, they can pass motorcyclists within the same lane. This belief couldn’t be any further from the truth. Motorcyclists deserve the whole lane as anything can happen to make the motorcycle driver swerve at any time. From avoiding a pothole to trying to miss a puddle, there needs to be room for you to maneuver to avoid a motorcycle accident.
You Deserve The
Same Amount of Space
When a car travels too close to your motorcycle, they create an unsafe environment for you. There should be a 3- to a 4-second distance for any car following behind you, much like they would give an automobile. As you may have to stop suddenly at any point, traveling any closer than this can lead to a motorcycle accident of epic proportions.
You Deserve The
Right To Be Seen
Unlike most automobiles on the road, motorcycles are often ignored by the rearview mirror. All drivers on the road are responsible for their actions once they get behind the wheel. If a motorcycle accident occurs due to a mirror not being correctly checked or because the automobile driver forgot to check their blindspot, you deserve compensation.
You Have The
Right To Safe Roads
As a motorcycle driver, you are more susceptible to potholes and other road defects when operating your vehicle than automobiles, and you deserve the right to travel safe roads. If you suffer a motorcycle injury that occurs due to an open bridge joint or lack of warning signs, the negligent government agency or the contractor it hired should be held responsible for your motorcycle accident. When you partner with Steve Ray Law, PLLC we make sure they will be.
At Steve Ray Law, PLLC in Fort Collins, we identify common causes of motorcycle accidents by administering a thorough investigation of your case and by consulting with experts in motorcycle accident reconstruction. If you believe that a driver violated your rights as a motorcyclist in Colorado and you’ve suffered injuries, we will aggressively seek the compensation you deserve.