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There are a few things as exhilarating as cruising down the highway on a motorcycle. It’s a thrilling way to travel and explore the capital city of Oklahoma. But as we all know, riding a motorcycle comes with immense risk. On a motorcycle, the rider is more exposed and there are fewer protections meaning that when accidents do happen, the rider incurs a great deal of bodily harm.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle crash, it’s important to find a lawyer you can trust to help you with your case. A Hasbrook & Hasbrook Oklahoma City motorcycle accident lawyer could be the specialist you need for any legal action you decide to take following your accident.
Are You Entitled to Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident in Oklahoma City?
You may be entitled to compensation after a motorcycle accident, even if you were partially at fault. The best way to determine how much your personal injury case is worth is to consult a knowledgeable Oklahoma City motorcycle accident lawyer. With years of experience serving residents of OKC and surrounding areas, our attorneys can offer expert guidance and support.
Motorcycle accidents aren’t always cut-and-dried. Several factors may have led to the collision and it’s possible that you may have been somewhat at fault. Because Oklahoma is a “comparative negligence state.” As long as you are less than 51% at fault, a skillful personal injury lawyer can be able to secure an award on your behalf. At Hasbrook & Hasbrook, your case review is free of charge, so you have nothing to lose by consulting with one of our attorneys.
Common Causes of Oklahoma City Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
Motorcycles are liberating, fast, and powerful. They have connotations of rebellion and adrenaline, and many riders are guilty of bending the rules of the road and taking risks while riding. Riding at an unsafe speed is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma, accounting for nearly a quarter of all accidents that happen.
But motorcyclists aren’t always to blame. Motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma typically involve a passenger car – because they are either driving at a dangerous speed, tailgating, or driving under the influence. In our years of experience handling motorcycle accident lawsuits in Oklahoma, we’ve seen many culprits. Some of the most common causes include:
- Unsafe speed
- Inexperienced Driver
- Tailgating
- Texting while driving
- Inattention
- DUI/DWI (Alcohol)
- Failing to Yield
- Unsafe Vehicle
- Failing to Stop
The negligence and recklessness of others on the road can leave you with serious injuries, with life-changing consequences, or even death.
Riding a motorcycle is much riskier than driving a car, due to the instability provided during maneuvers such as emergency braking and the lack of protection provided by other vehicles such as passenger cars. It’s because of this that the rate of deaths from motorcycle accidents is higher than that involving passenger cars.
