Fatal Baton Rouge Motorcycle Collision Underlines Need for Drivers to Always Stay Alert on the Road, Especially in Dark Conditions, says Russell Law Firm LLC
The Louisiana personal injury attorney firm comments on a recent article that motorcycles are easy to miss, and drivers need to exercise caution at all times when behind the wheel.
BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A July 22 article on BR Proud reports on a fatal collision that occurred between an SUV and a motorcycle on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Auburn Drive. The exact circumstances of the accident are reportedly still under investigation, though it appears that the south-bound SUV was in the process of making a left turn when the north-bound motorcycle slammed into the SUV's rear passenger door. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where they later died of their injuries. Baton Rouge-based personal injury attorney office Russell Law Firm LLC says the accident underscores both the dangers of motorcycle collisions and the need for increased caution when driving at night.
The Russell Law Firm says that outside of the gear they wear and their own skills, motorcyclists have virtually no protection against other vehicles on the road. What might be described as a light fender bender between two ordinary cars is generally catastrophic for motorcycles. The firm notes that even a midsize sedan, which still weighs between 4,500 and 5,500 pounds on average, carries enough physical force to destroy a colliding motorcycle. Riders, again, have little to no protection and are purely at the mercy of these forces, it adds.
The personal injury firm says drivers need to pay attention to their surroundings, of course, but motorcycle riders need to do their part too. The firm says that drivers often have a hard time spotting a motorcycle because of the smaller vehicle's slim profile, especially in low-visibility conditions. Aggressive maneuvers and speeding should absolutely be avoided by anyone on the road, but especially by motorcyclists because of their extreme vulnerability and tendency to go unnoticed, the firm notes.
The Russell Law Firm says that, should a collision occur, anyone who harms or kills another person on the road will likely bear that guilt for the rest of their life. The firm adds that the financial repercussions can be similarly burdensome: medical bills, funeral costs, property damage, therapy coverage, and more are the responsibility of the liable party.
The best way to avoid a vehicle collision is simple, the firm says. Drivers and motorcyclists alike need to be patient and calm, follow the speed limit, and avoid reckless maneuvers. The Russell Law Firm concludes that while it may be tempting to speed through a commute after a long workday or during a night out, the possible repercussions of a split-second mistake can be lifelong – or life-ending.
Readers interested in the services of a motorcycle accident lawyer or personal injury attorney can learn more about the Russell Law Firm LLC in Baton Rouge by visiting their website at https://dannyrusselllaw.com/ or calling (225) 307-0088.
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