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Motorcycle Accident Caused by Road Defects | Motorcycle Injury Lawyer<\/h1>\n
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Being injured in a motorcycle accident<\/a> is different than other types of roadway collisions. This is because motorcycle riders have no outside protection. Other than a helmet and a jacket most motorcyclist have no other means of protecting their bodies from serious injury. As a result when they are involved in an accident they generally suffer serious injuries<\/a>. While statistically most accidents happen because of a vehicle collision, other happen because of a defective road condition<\/a>. Defective road conditions including, pot holes, debris left on roads or other structural defects can cause serious injuries. Motorcyclist cannot anticipate these issues, and they occur within seconds, without offering them time to react. As a result the motorcyclist can suffer serious injuries.<\/p>\n

How long do I have to file? – Statute of Limitations for Highway Defects Accidents<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike a regular personal injury lawsuit, a lawsuit<\/a> for a defective road condition can be different. First you are generally suing a public entity. Unlike, a private company or person, public entities have different rules. Generally, with a lawsuit against a public entity or city you have 6 months from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If you do not file a claim or lawsuit to preserve your rights within that time period, you will lose your chances to recover for your injuries<\/a>. That is why acting to preserve your rights is so important to your ability to succeed in such lawsuits.<\/p>\n

How do I know if the road is defective?<\/h2>\n

There are a number of ways to determine whether a road is defective. Once we speak with you our offices will obtain the location of the incident and conduct a full investigation. We may use an qualified professional to give an opinion with regards to the road condition. Most cities or municipalities are required to repair these defective or dangerous condition when they have notice. It is required that they make the needed repairs within a reasonable period of time. If the city has notice and fails to act then it would be considered negligent and thus liable for injuries suffered.<\/p>\n

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What are the most common motorcycle accident injuries?<\/h2>\n

Injuries depend on a number of different factors including speed and angle of the collision.\u00a0 A common list of injuries include:<\/p>\n