Motorcyclists struggle to get noticed by careless drivers who aren’t always paying full attention to the road. They can miss spotting a rider and make a move that puts the motorcyclist at risk.
That struggle gets even worse when a driver has consumed drugs or alcohol. An impaired driver can miss just about anything and may be even more likely to enter the path of someone on a motorcycle. The unpredictable movements can leave a rider with little time to react to steer clear of a devastating accident.
DUI Suspect Blamed for Weekend Collision with Motorcyclist in Visalia
A woman was arrested after an accident in southern Visalia that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with a broken bone. KGPE-TV reports the accident happened late Saturday night along Cameron Avenue at the intersection of West Street on June 17, 2023.
The Visalia Police Department was called to the scene at around 11:15 p.m. They determined that a woman driving east on Cameron attempted a left turn onto West Street. During the turn, she struck an oncoming motorcyclist traveling west on Cameron.
The 45-year-old man on the motorcycle was rushed to a local hospital with a broken leg. An update on his condition has not been released.
Investigators suspect the 27-year-old woman behind the wheel of the car was driving under the influence. She was booked into the Tulare Pre-Trial facility.
Financial Assistance for Families After a Tragic Madera County Accident
Motorcycle accident victims should never face the enormous costs of recovery alone when a reckless driver is to blame. Victims and their family members may file an injury claim against the driver’s car insurance provider.
This claim asks for help with these hardships and more:
- Money to pay all hospital bills now and for the possible costs of future surgeries and physical therapy.
- Long-term support if the rider suffers a permanent physical disability.
- Support for pain and suffering. This includes the emotional trauma victims may experience as lose their enjoyment of life and must be off their motorcycles.
- Reimbursement for the time lost at work while victims heal.
- Reimbursement for motorcycle repairs or replacement.
When calling upon the insurance company of a DUI suspect, victims don’t have to wait on the outcome of a criminal trial. A civil wrongful death claim is filed and can be settled separately, no matter where criminal proceedings stand.
Call a Visalia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one fell victim to a careless driver’s mistake, please discuss your case with a skilled Visalia Motorcycle Accident Lawyer. Motorcyclists and their families often need strong legal protection when confronting insurance companies for at-fault drivers. Insurance adjusters can focus on trying to shift blame to a motorcyclist instead of providing the support that’s fair to the victims.
Contact Maison Law for a free case consultation. Tell us what happened so that we can determine the best way for you to stay financially protected now and in the future. If you decide we can help you earn more for your injury claim, you won’t need any upfront money. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement you are awarded.
