Opening Car Door Causes Motorcycle Accident
California has instituted a vehicle code to protect motorcyclists from people who open car doors into the traffic lane of a motorcyclist. The law states, in part that the person who opens their door into traffic is the negligent party and is responsible for injuries and damages that can result from that incident. Motorcycle riders are well aware of the fact that motor vehicle drivers and their passengers do not always observe traffic prior to opening their car door. The expert motorcycle accident lawyers in our Los Angeles injury accident law firm have assisted motorcycle riders involved in all types of motorcycle collisions. Our attorneys have experience and knowledge of the affects of the many different types of motorcycle accidents, as well as the injuries and damages that result in all forms of motorcycle crashes. Speak to our Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer today about your case.
Effects of Opening Car Door
When a car door is abruptly opened into traffic in the path of a motorcycle, the motorcyclist typically has little or no time to react to the obstacle. Most times the motorcycle rider will collide head on with the door and is thrown over the motorcycle and door, many times the motorcyclist will attempt to maneuver around the door and still collide with the door receiving injuries in the collision and when thrown to the pavement.
The injuries suffered due to the thoughtless conduct of the opened car door can be catastrophic, including injuries to the neck and back, head injuries, fractures, lacerations and can be permanent, disabling injuries. The injuries suffered will typically entail long-term medical care, surgery, and therapy; prevent you from working while you convalesce.
Our expert motorcycle accident lawyers have helped numerous motorcycle riders to obtain the financial support they need to achieve physical and emotional recovery, as well as financial security to compensate them for the injuries and damages suffered as a result of the negligence of a motor vehicle driver.
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