Scooter Accident in Fremont | Seattle Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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As a Bellevue motorcycle accident lawyer I know that it is a scary reality for motorcycle and scooter riders that many drivers just don’t pay close enough attention to their surroundings to see them. Motorcycle accidents happen all the time because a driver tried to turn in front of a motorcycle or scooter without even noticing that the rider was beside them. It is in a motorcyclist’s best interest to do everything they can to make themselves noticeable to drivers but it is the responsibility of every driver on the road to be aware of all surroundings.

A devastating accident occurred in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle last week as a woman in a Volkswagen sedan crashed into a motor scooter rider. The woman, who had a one-year-old infant riding with her, was attempting a left turn when she hit the scooter while in the westernmost part of the intersection.

The woman and her child appeared unharmed, and while the police tested her for intoxication, there was no sign that she was intoxicated. However, the rider suffered several potentially life-threatening injuries and was transported immediately to Harborview Medical Center.

This just goes to show how dangerous motorcycle, motor scooter, and moped accidents can be. These vehicles do not protect riders the same way that a car’s chassis might. Because of the decreased amount of protection, riders who get into accidents often suffer severe and dramatic injuries, such as broken bones and lacerated flesh, as well as trauma to the skull and brain.

Moreover, most motorcycle insurance policies simply do not include personal injury protection. If an injured rider cannot afford to pay his medical expenses out of pocket, a lawsuit may be the only way he can afford to get treatment.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped accident, and believe that the other party may be liable for your injuries, you will need an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney who is familiar with unique laws and complex issues that surround motorcycle accident cases in Washington. For a free initial consultation, call Seattle personal injury attorney Jason Epstein today.