As Mesa motorcycle accident attorneys, we absolutely hate to hear about drivers who leave the scene of an accident. On January 9, a driver hit a 53-year-old male motorcycle rider and left him with life-threatening injuries. He also had a passenger, a 50-year-old female, who was not seriously hurt. The man remains in critical condition with a fractured skull, head injuries, and internal bleeding, according to Fox 10. According to police, the car that hit them was a newer model Chevrolet Corvette that turned from Guadalupe onto Extension. Mesa police are asking that anyone with information please contact them immediately. We hope witnesses will provide the police with the information that they need to find the at-fault driver.
Causes of This Mesa Motorcycle Accident
When the driver of the Corvette turned onto Extension, he turned in front of the motorcycle, causing this accident. The driver of the motorcycle was forced to lay down the vehicle to avoid a direct collision.
Mesa Motorcycle Accident Law
The law for motorcycle accidents can be complex. When a rider is not wearing a helmet or lays down his bike, the at-fault driver may try to blame the rider for his own injuries. In the case of this Arizona hit-and-run motorcycle crash, until they find the driver, which we hope they do soon, it is best for the motorcycle rider and the passenger to make uninsured claims through the coverage on the motorcycle or their car insurance. Many times, deciding what insurance coverage applies is a big task of a motorcycle injury lawyer. How insurance works and the different types of insurance are very important to understand.
Contact a Mesa Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
As Mesa motorcycle accident lawyers, we know there is no time to waste in investigating this case. The Husband and Wife Law Team interview witnesses, talk to police, and review any nearby surveillance cameras that may have captured some information regarding this collision. For a free consultation regarding your motorcycle accident and injuries, call today.
By Motorcycle Accident Lawyer on September 2, 2011 -
Driving while impaired has been noted to be one of the biggest road problems in the United States as many are being arrested for drinking while driving today. Data from the Traffic Safety Facts of 2009 say that alcohol-impaired fatalities dropped during the year, but still constituted for 32% of all the traffic fatalities in the year. The number also represents an average of one fatality, every 48 minutes.
In recent news, ABC15 reports of a woman from Gilbert who has been arrested, more than a month after she rear-ended a motorcycle and fled the scene. The accident caused serious injuries to the 44-year-old man who was driving the motorcycle and his 14-year-old daughter who was the passenger at that time. The woman had admitted to police officers of rear-ending the motorcycle and fleeing the scene. Later, the police were able to find the woman and reported that she tested positive for impairment, and officers noted the smell of alcohol on her breath as well. The woman has been booked on leaving the scene of the collision and two counts of aggravated assault.
Drinking and driving are two activities that should not be done together. If you are planning to drink alcoholic beverages in Arizona, make sure to appoint a sober driver after the party to drive the car safely. As for those who are riding in motorcycles, make sure to put on safety gears such as a helmet and proper clothing.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver in Arizona, you may call us for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222. We are motorcycle hit and run accident lawyers in Phoenix and we are ready to help.
The number of motorcyclists in Arizona has grown in the past few years. Today, there are more and more motorcycles on the road every day. This in itself is a signal to policy makers in the state to be more active in making policies for motorcycles.
In a report by ABC15, a man from Mesa was arrested by police for allegedly striking a motorcycle and then leaving the scene. According to police, the incident occurred at Alma School Road and Main Street where the suspect, who was in his car, first rear-ended a motorcycle. The suspect did not stop even when a witness attempted to pull him over. The suspect attempted to ram the witness’ vehicle before the witness backed off. The motorcycle then pulled up beside him to signal him to pull over, but he drove his vehicle into the motorcycle instead, causing the motorcyclist to lose control. The suspect abandoned his car near Main Street and Sycamore, but witnesses chased him and caught him.
Motorcycles should be seen and treated the same as other vehicles on the road. One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents on the road is due to a distracted driver. So when driving a vehicle in Arizona, it is important to always be watchful of the road, especially if there are motorcycles around.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident involving a distracted driver, you may call us for a free consultation at (602) 267-1280. We are Mesa motorcycle accident lawyers and we may be able to help.
A motorcyclist was injured in a Mesa car accident involving a hit-and-run driver. According to ABC 15, the Arizona motorcycle hit-and-run accident occurred at Alma School Road and Main Street in Mesa. The driver of a car first struck a motorcyclist without stopping and then attempted to strike a second car that had witnessed the crash. When the motorcyclist then pulled alongside the man to get him to stop, the hit-and-run driver deliberately crashed into him and fled the scene on foot. The motorcyclist was injured in the crash. Officials have tracked down and arrested the hit-and-run driver.
Motorists involved in accidents are required to stop immediately and wait until authorities arrive. Under Arizona statute 28-661: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person shall…immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident scene as possible.” Drivers must contact the authorities when someone has been injured and they must exchange accurate contact and insurance information.
Victims of Arizona hit-and-run motorcycle accidents may seek financial compensation for the damages they have suffered whether or not the at-fault driver is found by the authorities. A personal injury claim can hold an at-fault driver accountable for an accident. But, the uninsured motorist clause of the victim’s own auto insurance policy will also help him or her obtain compensation for damages caused by a hit-and-run driver or a motorist who does not have insurance coverage.
The skilled Mesa motorcycle accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. help injured victims get the compensation they need following a serious injury accident. We know how to hold at-fault drivers accountable for their actions and how to protect the rights of injured victims. Anyone injured in a Mesa motorcycle accident can contact us directly at 480-389-2463 for a free consultation.
