It’s summer time and the living is easy. What better way to enjoy 74 degrees and blue skies than on the back of a Harley, cruising down an open road? But as you pass through the intersection, your joy ride comes to a screeching halt when a sedan makes a hasty left turn, colliding with you and your motorcycle.

Unfortunately, 70% of motorcycle accidents occur in intersections. Because motorcycles are small, visual targets to other drivers, 2/3 of accidents occur because the motorcyclist’s right of way was violated by the other driver. Weather, road conditions and other visual obstructions also interfere with an already, small visual target (www.findlaw.com).

Motorcycles lack rider protection and “crashworthiness,” and while helmet use has been increasing from 48% in 2005 to 67% in 2009, motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in a crash than someone in a sedan or trucks (www.nhtsa.gov).

But no matter what preventative measure you take or how many statistics state otherwise, accidents do happen: in clear skies, open roads and maximum visibility. Sometimes even the most cautious and skillful of drivers experience the regrettable health, property and wage damages that follow the neglect of other drivers on the road.

While hope may seem lost and the damage irreversible, adequate legal representation can help you during your time of need. Should you be the victim of a motorcycle accident as a result of negligence, you deserve not only peace of mind, but justice. Consider the lawyers at Ronaldson and Kuchler, LLC, with years of experience handling personal injury and auto accident claims, we are here to help you during this most distressing time.

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