Motorcyclist Killed in Left Turn Accident in Rowan County, NC | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

What Happened

According to local police a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Rowan County, North Carolina (NC). The accident took place on March 10, 2013 at Bringle Ferry and Providence Church Road. Police state the accident was caused when a woman headed west on Bringle Ferry tried to turn left onto Providence Church Road. The 61-year-old motorcyclist headed east collided into her vehicle and was thrown from his motorcycle. Police pronounced the man dead on the scene.

The North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers’ Perspective

When a motorcycle accident occurs with a vehicle that is attempting a left turn, the injuries and damages can be catastrophic.  Most motorcycle accidents are caused by inattentive drivers who don’t see motorcyclists. The law recognizes that a left turn is a dangerous maneuver, because the left turning vehicle enters lanes of traffic for other vehicles. Every state has a statute to discuss left turns that may read similar to this Virginia statute, “The driver of a vehicle, intending to turn left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction if it is so close as to constitute a hazard.” However, after many motorcycle accidents, the insurance company representing the other driver will try to find a way to blame the accident on the biker. It’s commonly thought bikers are risk takers who speed and weave in and out of traffic. Our personal injury lawyers understand that one rotten apple doesn’t ruin the bunch. If you have been involved in a North Carolina (NC) motorcycle accident you should not wait to contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, this will allow for the best possibility of recovering medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages.

A previous client was enjoying a ride on his motorcycle when he was suddenly hit by car that entered his lane. Our client was lucky he was not killed but did suffer a fractured pelvic bone that put him on bed rest for three months. Not wasting anytime our client contacted us very quickly and we were able to settle for a sizable claim without going to court.

Potentially Helpful Info

If you or a family member has been injured in a North Carolina (NC) traffic accident caused by another person, you can begin learning about your legal rights and options by downloading this free report on filing claims following motorcycle crashes.

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