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Any Vermont traffic accident is a tragedy, but Vermont motorcycle accidents are particularly dangerous. Vermont motorcycle riders enjoy a certain amount of freedom, but with this freedom comes a greater amount of risk. The lack of substantial protective barriers between a motorcycle and the road, as well as the lack of safety features such as seatbelts and airbags, increases the risk of serious injury to motorcycle riders in Vermont.
Vermont Motorcycle Accident Causes
As with car accidents, there are many causes of motorcycle accidents in Vermont. Motorists may have difficulty anticipating and seeing a motorcycle, leave the rider prone to serious injury in the event of an car-motorcycle collision. Vermont motorcyclists are 26 more times likely to die and 5 times more likely to be injured in a motorcycle crash than those in passenger vehicles. Two-thirds of bike crashes involving another vehicle were at the fault of the passenger vehicle violating the motorcyclist's right of way. In addition, anther leading cause of Vermont motorcycle crashes is that the driver could not see the motorcyclist or his bike.
Motorcycle accidents in Vermont can cause serious injuries to both the head and chest, along with emotional and financial distress. If you have been involved in a Vermont motorcycle accident, even if you are unsure of fault, it is important to contact a Vermont motorcycle accident attorney immediately in order to learn your rights under Vermont law. You may be eligible to recover financial compensation for losses and damages.
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