Man Injured in Missouri Motorcycle Accident
A man sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident in Farmington, the Daily Journal reported. According to Farmington police officials, the motorcyclist was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital. His injuries, however, are said to be non-life threatening. Police said a pickup truck driver pulled into the path of the motorcycle at Bray Road and Highway 221.
Missouri motorcycle accidents commonly occur when a car, truck or any other motor vehicle comes into contact with a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider usually loses balance, causing devastating personal injuries or death. Statistics show that the number-one cause of a motorcycle crash is when a car, truck, or semi driver fails to yield the right-of-way of the motorcyclist.
As attorneys who have represented numerous victims of motorcycle accidents in Missouri involving other vehicles, one of the common responses we hear is that the other motorist did not see the motorcycle. What typically happens at intersections is that motorists look for larger vehicles, but not for motorcycles or smaller vehicles. These accidents are common reminders to us that we need to be more aware of motorcyclists with whom we share the roadway.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Missouri motorcycle accident, please contact a St. Louis personal injury lawyer at Page Law for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. If you have been hit and injured by a negligent driver, you could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings and other related damages. Call us today at 866-620-575 to find out more about your legal rights and options.
Source: http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2009/10/19/news/doc4ac4c46f838dc272543940.txt
