Some people do not understand how there can be a motorcycle accident that was caused by someone else if there was no contact. After all, don't you need two vehicles to come into contact for one to have caused an accident? The truth is that no contact motorcycle accidents happen and you can prove it.
What Is A No Contact Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accident causes can be different than accidents between two cars because motorcycles are more maneuverable. If a car runs a stop sign and another car is on a path to collide with the first car at great speeds then not much can be done. However, if a car runs a stop sign and a person on a motorcycle sees the impending collision of their motorcycle with that car then they can lay the motorcycle down and slide on the road to avoid a collision.
Proving Fault On Their Part
The first step in proving that the driver of the car or other vehicles was at fault is showing that they actually did something unsafe to cause the accident. The example of running a stop sign is perfect because the driver clearly did not follow the rules of the road. You need to find a way to demonstrate that the driver engaged in unsafe driving practices.
Proving That Your Actions Were Taken To Avoid Greater Damage
The second step in proving that the driver was at fault for the motorcycle accident is showing that the actions that you took to avoid the collision were necessary. Sometimes the other driver may claim that you could have just gone around their car without laying your bike down and sliding across the road. You need to prove that your actions were necessary using concrete evidence. The evidence you use will depend on the specific circumstances of your accident.
An Attorney Can Help You Prove Your Case
You may know exactly what happened. The driver may know exactly what happened. But this may not be enough.
If the driver does not accept the fault for the incident then you need to prove that you are not at fault for what happened and they are. This is why you need an attorney. You may know the facts but your attorney can help you to present them and establish them in such a way that they will be received and accepted in a court of law.
