Motorcycle Accidents

Across the U.S., motorcycle accident fatalities have more than doubled since 1996, from roughly 2,100 to about 4,800 in 2006. If you’ve been hurt — or if a loved one has been killed — in a motorcycle accident in Michigan, you can turn to attorney Frederic M. Rosen.

Unsafe Driving

Even with a helmet, motorcycle operators and passengers are vulnerable for a number of reasons:

• The drivers of larger vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs) often don’t take note of motorcycles on the road.
• They may not give a motorcyclist a full lane width.
• A vehicle driver may not signal his/her intention to change lanes or merge with traffic.
• A driver may not look in the vehicle’s blind spot, missing a motorcycle’s presence.
• A driver may underestimate the effects of adverse weather on a motorcycle.
• Vehicle drivers often do not allow enough following distance behind a motorcyclist.

When the motorcycle accident is caused (wholly or in part) by the negligence of another driver, the injured may be eligible for financial compensation.

Every motorcycle accident is unique.  Contact Frederic M. Rosen to discuss your circumstances and explore your legal alternatives.