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There are many different causes of motorcycle accidents, some being the fault of the rider, some being the fault of other drivers or even poor road conditions. All of them play a big role in how your motorcycle injury case will be handled and who ultimately was at fault for the accident. Below are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in Colorado Springs.

Lane Splitting – While it may be faster for you to get to work by lane splitting in traffic, drivers aren’t expecting motorcyclists to be coming up on them when traffic is barely moving and drivers all too often change lanes while a rider is passing, causing an accident.

Distracted Drivers – People on their cell phones, eating, changing the music, talking to friends or many other scenarios draw the driver’s attention away from the road meaning they are much less likely to see a motorcycle on the roads around them.

Blind Spots – Many drivers have blind spots that prevent them from seeing entire cars sometimes so small vehicles like motorcycles can be even harder to spot which is why you see a lot of riders on the edges of their lane, to ensure other drivers can see them in their mirrors to avoid unnecessary collisions.

Sudden Stops – Motorcycles can stop much faster than other vehicles, so avoid making sudden stops or turns as drivers may not expect it and hit you from behind or even at stoplights because they didn’t see you on their approach.

Car Doors Being Opened – Unaware drivers and passengers open their doors all the time without looking for oncoming traffic and this ends up causing a lot of motorcycle accidents every year.

Unsafe Road Conditions – Weather changes quickly and that can mean riding in great weather to very bad weather in a matter of minutes. Always pull over and wait it out in a safe place until the roads are safe to ride on again. Even debris, gravel, sand, salt or grass in the road can cause motorcycle accidents easily so make sure to always be aware of the road in front of you.

Mechanical Failures – Motorcycle parts can and do fail sometimes and cause terrible accidents. These can be the fault of the manufacturer or the rider depending on maintenance and other factors.

Impaired Drivers or Riders – Drivers as well as riders who are impaired are far more likely to get in an accident than if they are sober. Always remain sober when riding as it is dangerous even when you are sober and other impaired drivers probably aren’t looking for motorcycles very much.

Intersections & Left Turns – Since motorcycles are so much smaller than cars, they are harder to see which can mean unknowing drivers pulling out in front of you as you go through an intersection or making a left turn. These accidents occur all the time and are usually the fault of the driver that pulled out in front of you. Some circumstances like speeding may put the blame partially on the rider though so always remain under the speed limit.

Not So Fun Fact: Over 40% of motorcycle accidents occur as a result of another vehicle turning left while the motorcyclist drives straight.

• Lower leg and foot injuries
• Fractures & broken bones
• Concussions / Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Organ damage
• Internal injuries
• Road rash
• Hand & wrist injuries