
Motorcycle accidents are bound to increase, particularly as motorcycles become more popular in this age of rising gas costs and high traffic congestion.
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MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
There are many logical reasons for why motorcycle accidents are more likely to happen and cause injury:
MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE LAW
In Maryland, insurance companies are not required to offer Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to motorcyclists. There’s no good reason for this law—motorcycle drivers are the same as others. This is simply based on the negative perception of motorcyclists, that they are more likely to drive aggressively and cause accidents.
MARYLAND MOTORCYCLE LAWSUITS
The biggest problem in motorcycle accident lawsuits is perception. Most motorcyclists are safe and responsible drivers, but the non-riding public tends to perceive motorcyclists as reckless and dangerous to themselves or others. Ask any group of people what they think of motorcyclists, and at least a few will mention an experience with a motorcyclist who was speeding excessively while weaving in and out of traffic.
Because of this negative stereotype, lawyers face an uphill battle trying to prove that a motorcycle collision was solely caused by the negligence of someone else. In Maryland, if the judge or jury believes the motorcyclist was even one percent responsible for the accident, he will lose the case.
Our lawyers are familiar with the intricate issues surrounding motorcycle accident lawsuits. We work aggressively to determine the true cause of any accident, and to prevent testimony or argument at trial about factors that are irrelevant to the outcome of the case (particularly important in motorcycle cases). If you or a loved one has been involved in a Maryland motorcycle accident call us at 1-800-553-8082 or click here .
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