Motorcycle Collision Attorney Las Vegas, NV

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to an accident, Eglet Adams, a motorcycle accident attorney in Las Vegas, NV can help. Our skilled attorneys have plenty of experience litigating motorcycle collision cases and securing the compensation our clients deserve for their medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Nevada’s Motorcycle Laws

In the state of Nevada, motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as those driving cars and trucks but there are some special conditions. The Nevada laws specific to Motorcyclists are:

1. Motorcyclists must wear helmets. Furthermore, if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield or a screen, protective goggles or face shields are required.
2. Motorcyclists have the right to a complete traffic lane.
3. Motorcyclists may not pass or ride next to another vehicle in the same lane.
4. Motorcyclists may not drive between lanes even if traffic is stopped.
5. After complying with the requirements to stop at a traffic signal and prior to the crosswalk, a motorcycle may proceed straight through or turn left or right if:
   1. Two cycles of the applicable traffic lights have been completed due to light malfunction or the light not being triggered by the presence of a motorcycle.
   2. No other device prohibits such turns.
   3. The motorcyclist yields the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as directed by the traffic signals at the intersection.

Preventing Motorcycle Collisions

It’s true that you can’t always avoid a collision, but there are things riders can do to make themselves safer on the road. Below are precautions motorcyclists can take to keep themselves safe on the road.

• Complete a motorcycle safety course: aside from teaching riders how to be safe on the road, motorcycle safety courses instill confidence and allow riders to practice what they should do in unpredictable situations.
• Wear proper gear: proper riding gear can protect you from the elements, debris, and road rash. In the state of Nevada, riders are required to wear DOT-approved helmets, but it is also advised that riders wear riding gloves, a motorcycle jacket, motorcycle pants, and riding boots.
• Ensure you are visible: Do not assume that other drivers can see you, take steps to ensure that you are visible when riding like avoiding blind spots, wearing reflective or bright clothing, and using turn or hand signals.
• Perform an inspection before each ride: Before riding your motorcycle check your headlights, taillights, signals, breaks, tire pressure, oil, mirrors, and handlebars to make sure that your motorcycle is operating properly.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Collisions

Motorcycle laws are put in place with the safety of motorcyclists and other drivers in mind. While following these laws and utilizing the safety tips above can go a long way in keeping riders safer on the road, incidents still happen. Common causes of motorcycle collisions include:

• Unsafe lane changes: due to the size of motorcycles and their ability to be easily obstructed in a car’s blind spot, it is common for cars to not see a motorcyclist and merge directly into their lane, causing a collision.
• Sudden stops: drivers may follow too closely and fail to account for a motorcycle’s shorter stopping distance. Between two passenger vehicles, a low-speed, rear-end collision may be designated as a “fender-bender”, but even a low-speed, rear-end collision between a passenger vehicle and motorcycle can be fatal to a motorcyclist.
• Motorcycle defects: defective tires, brake failures, and defective designs can all lead to a collision. If a collision was caused due to a defective part or design, the manufacturer, retailer, or distributor may be liable.
• Left-hand turns: one of the most common types of motorcycle collisions is when a vehicle makes a left-hand turn in front of a motorcyclist. This type of collision is extremely dangerous for motorcyclists because motorcycles lack the size and protection that other vehicles have, leading to more serious injuries.
• Hazardous road conditions: due to their design, motorcycles face a greater hazard than passenger vehicles when encountering potholes, pavement cracks, objects in the roadway, and steep drop-offs. Where these types of hazards may serve as a minor inconvenience for someone in a car, they can cause a motorcyclist to wipe out.
• Distracted driving: if a driver is texting, talking on the phone, or changing a song on their radio they are less likely to see a motorcycle rider around them.

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Motorcycle Collision

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a motorcycle collision, you need a motorcycle collision attorney Las Vegas, NV residents rely on to represent them. The experienced attorneys at Eglet Adams have a proven track record of securing maximum compensation for injured clients and have obtained more multimillion-dollar verdicts than any other catastrophic injury firm in Nevada.

It is important that you reach out to an attorney as soon as possible as each state has its own statute of limitations for claims, meaning that there is a time frame in which a person is permitted to bring a civil action on another for injury. To arrange a free initial consultation, contact Eglet Adams, top motorcycle attorney at 702-450-5400.