Washington County Motorcycle Accident Injures Two Men
By injuheis on July 5, 2010
A motorcycle and a car collided earlier this month in Carroll County. The collision occurred at the intersection of Broadfording Road and Md. 63, according to an article in The Herald-Mail. Two individuals were riding a motorcycle on Md. 63 when a Monte Carlo pulled out from a stop sign to cross the road. The motorcycle hit the driver’s side of the car and both riders were thrown from the bike.
The motorcycle’s driver was flown to a trauma center in critical condition. The motorcycle passenger was taken to a local hospital with a broken arm, a collapsed lung, and chest injuries. The automobile’s driver refused treatment.
The intersection where the accident occurred is known for being dangerous because of a large tree that obstructs the view from both intersecting roads.
In 75 percent of motorcycle accidents, the motorcycle collides with another vehicle, usually a passenger vehicle. The major cause of motorcycle accidents in Maryland is the failure of motorists to see and recognize motorcycles in traffic. The most likely place for motorcycle accidents is intersections, as it occurred in this particular crash, and usually involves the other motorist violating the motorcycle’s right of way. The visibility of the motorcycle also plays a large part in motorcycle accidents – the more visible the motorcycle, the less the risk of an accident.
Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident involving a motorcycle? Tragically, motorcycle accidents can result in more bodily injury to the rider than individuals riding in enclosed vehicles. If you have been involved in a Maryland motorcycle accident as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer”, today at 877-228-4878 for a free consultation. Our Maryland motorcycle accident lawyers are eager to assist you.
