Motorcycle collision injures law enforcement officer

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Motorcycle Accidents, on Friday, May 16, 2014

In Barnstable, motorcyclists and conventional motor vehicles must share the road. For the most part, they do so safely. There are, however, instances when motorcycle accidents happen. Sometimes they’re unavoidable due to circumstance. In others, they happen because of negligence. A motorcycle rider is vulnerable and unprotected when riding, so there is the possibility of a head injury, broken bones and numerous other harmful results from a motorcycle crash.At shortly after 9 a.m., a police officer riding a motorcycle was acting as an escort for a priest as he was on his way to the airport when a motorcycle collision occurred. The officer was apparently trying to get in front of the vehicle carrying the priest when the crash took place. He was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Any accident involving a motorcycle can result in catastrophic injuries and even death to the motorcycle accident victim. Many times, people who are hurt in a motorcycle collision have to spend significant time in the hospital with the accompanying bills. They might be unable to return to work for an extended period, if at all. They will need rehabilitation and long term care putting a strain on their finances and family. Even in instances when the injuries suffered might not seem serious at first, it could take time for them to manifest themselves and cause more severe issues. People who have been hurt in a motorcycle crash need to bear the possible long-term consequences in mind before accepting an insurance settlement or choosing not to file a lawsuit.In this case, the motorcycle rider was a police officer who was simply doing his job when an accident sent him to the hospital. Although his injuries were said to be minor, it doesn’t mean that he won’t suffer from the aftereffects in the subsequent weeks. Before accepting a payout from an insurance company or letting the matter drop, he would be wise to discuss it with an experienced legal professional to understand his options. Source: Boston Globe, “Police officer injured in Dorchester motorcycle crash,” Catalina Gaitan, May 5, 2014