There are many reasons for motorcycle accidents in Gwinnett County. Moreover, more than one individual or entity may ultimately be responsible for a motorcycle accident occurring on the road or in a parking lot or parking garage.
More often than not, motorcycle accidents are due to another motor vehicle operator’s negligence. When a car, truck, or other large vehicle collides with a motorcycle, especially at high speed, the motorcycle rider may be knocked to the ground and sustain serious injuries. A negligent driver may be speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, or otherwise failing to follow the rules of the road for Georgia.
When an accident takes place as a result of this negligence, the injured motorcycle operator or passenger can file a claim or lawsuit directly against the negligent driver. Moreover, if the negligent driver is acting within the scope of their employment when the accident occurs, the injured rider may bring a claim or file a lawsuit against the person or entity that employs the negligent motor vehicle operator.
In other instances, Gwinnett County motorcycle accidents happen because of dangerous and defective conditions on the roadway. Construction companies and governmental entities (like the county government) are responsible for ensuring that roadways are properly maintained and in a safe condition at all times. To be adequately maintained and safe means that the roadways must be free from uneven pavement, grooved pavement, and potholes. Moreover, if a defect on the road exists, the responsible person or entity must appropriately and promptly remedy the problem to avoid an accident and injuries.
Frequently, expert testimony (such as from a professional in the construction industry) is necessary for a motorcycle accident victim to demonstrate that a defective road condition caused or contributed to a particular accident. If a construction company or municipality is responsible, the accident victim may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit against the responsible party for damages.
However, before filing a lawsuit, the accident victim may need to satisfy one or more notice requirements, especially if the lawsuit is against the city, county, or other municipality. Keep in mind that filing a lawsuit prematurely and failing to abide by these notice requirements may ultimately lead to your claim being dismissed or even barred.
In addition to defective conditions on Gwinnett County roadways, defective motorcycle parts can result in a severe accident occurring. For starters, manufacturers and distributors of motorcycle parts owe an important due of care to their consumers. Specifically, they must ensure that the parts that they manufacture or distribute into the stream of commerce will work properly when the consumer properly uses those products, and that they will serve their intended purpose.
When motorcycle parts, such as seats, steering mechanisms, handlebars, or brakes are not manufactured or tested correctly, they can malfunction when a cyclist is on the road and lead to a serious accident with possible injuries. When a defective part causes a motorcycle rider to become involved in an accident and that leaves the rider injured, the rider may file a claim or lawsuit not just against the entity that manufactured the defective part, but also against others who are in the product’s chain of distribution.
If you or someone you care about has received injuries from a serious motorcycle collision that was caused by a negligent motor vehicle operator, road defect, or defective motorcycle part, you have legal options available to you. The knowledgeable and skilled Gwinnett County motorcycle accident attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with bringing a claim or filing a lawsuit against all potentially responsible parties so that you can receive the monetary compensation that you need and deserve.
