A motorcycle accident in Georgia isn't always the fault of another driver, or even bad road conditions. Sometimes the motorcycle driver causes the accident.

Common ways riders contribute to a motorcycle accident in Georgia include: 

  • Negligence -  It's easy to drop your bike or lose control when cornering or breaking. A misjudgment on how much to turn or slow down can cause a motorcycle accident.
  • Speeding - When a motorcycle rider reaches speeds above posted limits, it's much easier to lose control of the bike. The effects of a sudden movement or a puddle in the road are compounded when a driver is speeding.
  • Speed "Wobble" - This is when the front of the motorcycle begins to shake, which could cause the driver to lose control. This happens at high speeds and is caused by something as simple as a misalignment of the tires or as involved as a manufacturer's defect.  


Inexperienced Motorcycle Riders

The learning curve is higher when learning to drive a motorcycle as compared with a car, because a greater level of coordination and physical effort is required to control a bike.

When a new rider doesn't understand how the bike operates, and doesn't grasp the bike's limitations, it can lead to a motorcycle accident in Georgia.

Knowing what can cause a motorcycle accident in Georgia may help avoid one. But accidents do happen, and depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have lost wages and earning potential but gained pain and suffering.

Whether the accident was the fault of another driver or a manufacturing defect, you'll want the help of an Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney in pursuit of the fairest settlement. If the accident was partially your fault, you may need representation when dealing with your own insurance company.

When to Contact an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you are the victim of someone else's negligence or carelessness, whether in a motorcycle accident or some other type of accident, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. To help you understand these rights and seek the compensation you may be eligible for to help get your life back in order, contact the Atlanta Law Offices of Sheryl L. Burke for a no-cost consultation on your injury case.