Driver flees scene following fatal motorcycle accident

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Motorcycle Accidents, on Thursday, November 28, 2013

A 24-year-old motorcyclist from Massachusetts was killed back on September 19th. A driver that was involved in the accident has just recently been indicted in court for apparently leaving the scene of a motorcycle accident where a death had occurred.The motorcyclist was apparently heading in a westerly direction at around 10:00 a.m. when it struck the rear end of a U-Haul truck that was making a left-hand turn. There is no indication provided as to whether either motor vehicle operator involved in the accident was at fault. Hit-and-run accidents are obvious a great concern for motorcycle riders in any case.  As the fear of not receiving compensation following such an accident is understandable, victims may wish to speak to experienced personal injury attorneys who can help them recover reimbursement for various expenses.Motorcycle accidents often involve extremely traumatic injuries.   Victims may suffer from broken bones, spine injuries, brain damage or even death.  Such accidents generally affect more than just the victim.  The victim’s family will also have to deal with the injury or death to a motorcycle rider as well.  Medical expenses can often be exorbitant.  Also the victim of the accident may be a provider for their family.  Family members may suffer financially due to lost wages or medical expense.Hit-and-run accidents may be extremely worrisome to family members for a number of reasons.  Family members may be unable to understand why such an accident occurred and why someone would leave the scene.  And hit-and-run accidents may leave individuals questions about insurance providers covering medical expenses and lost wages. Source: Mass Live, “Keith Freeman of Springfield charged with leaving scene of accident in which motorcyclist Joseph Morin died,” Buffy Spencer, Nov. 22, 2013