MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN

In Michigan, over 84% of incidents involving motorcyclists and other motorists happen on local streets with lower speed limits, as opposed to highways with traffic moving at much higher speeds.

But in Detroit, there are several roads with varying speed limits that are particularly dangerous for motorcyclists and where accidents are recorded more frequently, including:

• Gratiot Avenue between East Grand Boulevard and 7 Mile Road
• I-75 between I-96 and the I-94 interchange
• East Davison between Conant and I-96
• Telegraph Road between Grand River Avenue and Joy Road
• 7 Mile Road between Telegraph Road and the John C. Lodge Freeway

Knowing this information and using increased caution in these areas can reduce the number of accidents and help to keep motorcyclists and other car and truck drivers safer.

OTHER CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS IN DETROIT, MI

Accidents between cars or other types of vehicles and motorcycles can happen for other reasons, too. Motorcycles are small relative to other vehicles and can be hard to detect in another driver’s blind spot, and a motorcyclist’s exposure to open roads and the elements can create dangerous driving conditions.

Lane splitting is a controversial and, in some states, illegal maneuver where a motorcyclist drives in between two lanes of traffic. It poses significant risks for motorcyclists due to their exposure and close proximity to other drivers, and accidents from lane splitting typically occur in congested areas where traffic is high and visibility is low. Accidents can happen from another driver’s unexpected or unsafe lane change or failure to check their blind spot, or if traffic stops suddenly and a motorcyclist or other driver fails to break in time.

Dangerous road conditions due to poor maintenance, potholes, or inclement weather can also contribute to difficult driving conditions for motorcyclists. Harsh winds can blow debris on to the roads that are hard to navigate, and rain and fog can reduce driver’s visibility making accidents more likely.

Careless or reckless drivers can also cause accidents that can lead to serious injuries by:

• Failing to properly yield the right- of- way to a motorcyclist
• Unsafely or improperly changing lanes or failing to check blind spots
• Following a motorcyclist too closely
• Driving while distracted, using a cell phone, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AS AN INJURED MOTORCYCLIST WHEN IT COMES TO ACCIDENTS

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Detroit, an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help you prove your compensatory damages, or losses incurred due to the accident, and receive compensation. These damages can include the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, and the cost to repair or replace damaged property. The motorcycle accident lawyers at Kajy Law can help you prove these losses using medical bills, pay stubs, receipts, and more.

We can also help you recover non- economic losses for any psychological damages related to the accident and your injuries, including pain and suffering, anxiety or depression, loss of quality or enjoyment for life, and mental anguish.

WHEN RESULTS MATTER CONTACT KAJY LAW

To schedule a free consultation with one of our Detroit motorcycle accident lawyers, call 877-Kajy-Cares or fill out our contact form today.