Roanoke Personal Injury Law Blog

Often, people decide that is best to avoid taking their motorcycle out during the winter months, especially in colder areas that see significant snowfall. However, some motorcyclists do ride during the fall and winter and there are various weather-related risks to watch out for during these seasons. In fact, many parts of the country are already seeing the accumulation of snow and some motorcyclists may be caught off-guard when ice appears on the road in early November. Unfortunately, bad weather conditions have contributed to many serious motorcycle accidents in Virginia, and motorcyclists, as well as drivers, should be very careful when any poor weather conditions threaten road conditions.

Riding a motorcycle when the roads are slick can be extremely dangerous, particularly when ice is present. Moreover, some ice may be difficult to see and many people have been injured or killed after riding over patches of black ice. Even when a motorcyclist does not lose control after going over ice, they may be struck by someone driving a vehicle who drives too fast when road conditions are dangerous. Ice can be especially concerning around sharp turns and on hills, but motorcyclists should always be vigilant.

In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring very poor weather conditions. Heavy snowfall, dense fog and ice accumulation on the road can all increase the likelihood of an accident significantly. When two vehicles collide at high speeds after one driver lost control due to ice, the consequences can be devastating. The chances of a crash can be reduced by safe and attentive driving when weather conditions are poor. Unfortunately, some drivers show little regard for road safety due to their overconfidence.

An overconfident driver may go way too fast around a turn or while driving down the road even though there is a great deal of ice (or black ice, which can be hard to see). Someone may be overconfident because of their personality or because they do not have very much experience driving in winter weather conditions. For example, someone who has spent their whole life in a warm area that does not receive snow may behave very differently while driving on roads in a northern state that receives significant snowfall.

Motorcycle crashes happen in all sorts of places and under various circumstances, from accidents caused by poor weather conditions to the use of intoxicating substances. Unfortunately, some motorcycle crashes can be especially devastating, such as those which occur at high speeds. On the freeway, a motorcyclist may be particularly vulnerable for a variety of reasons and if you ever ride your motorcycle on the freeway it is pivotal to pay close attention to all hazards.

On the freeway, drivers may switch lanes abruptly, which can be particularly risky at high speeds. If a driver runs into a motorcyclist while attempting to change lanes or pass another vehicle, they may knock the motorcyclist off his or her bike, which could cause significant injuries or result in the loss of life. Worse, a motorcyclist may be in the path of oncoming traffic and they may be struck by a vehicle while they are on the ground. Unfortunately, there are many reckless drivers on freeways across the U.S., which causes some motorcyclists to avoid freeways altogether.

When people visit their physicians, they trust the physicians to provide the proper care that they need. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and some physicians may cause more harm than good.

A malpractice case may be able to assist individuals in rectifying the situation; however, proving malpractice is not an easy feat. There are a few things to keep in mind to make sure your medical malpractice case may stand.