Attorneys for Jacksonville Drunk Driver Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents and Drunk Drivers

Have you or someone you love been injured in a Jacksonville motorcycle accident with a drunk driver? Talking to an attorney as soon as possible is important. A competent legal professional can evaluate your particular case and determine how to help you file a lawsuit against the drunk driver or whatever person caused the accident and your injuries. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to get the information you need to determine how to handle your insurance claim and whether you will involve a motorcycle accident attorney.

When a driver takes to the wheel after a few drinks, he or she puts everyone at risk. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are in particular danger when in the vicinity of a drunk driver. Already, a person who is driving drunk has a delayed reaction time, may have blurred vision and may simply lack the ability to drive safely and cautiously. Because a typical sport bike or cruiser is much smaller than a car or other motor vehicle, a drunk driver simply may not see a motorcyclist until it is too late. Or, a drunk driver may be speeding or may run right through a red light and collide with an unsuspecting motorcyclist.

Not only are Jacksonville motorcyclists potentially at a greater risk of being involved in an accident with a drunk driver; but they are also at an increased risk of injury or death. According to 2007 traffic accident statistics compiled by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) motorcyclists are approximately 9 times more likely to be injured and 37 times more likely to lose their lives in traffic accidents than occupants of other vehicles.

Consult a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

For a complimentary consultation regarding your Jacksonville motorcycle accident as it involved a drunk driver, contact a lawyer at Steven A. Bagen & Associates today!