Serious leg injuries for Salem motorcyclist who crashed with Jeep

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Motorcycle Accidents, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013

In an accident that appears to have happened because of a driver’s failure to yield the right of way, a motorcyclist from Salem was badly injured last week. The bike’s collision with a Jeep Cherokee pinned the man between the vehicles, and his leg was so seriously injured that a rescue helicopter had to be called.Just before the accident, both drivers had stopped for a red light in Wayland. When the light changed, the 57-year-old man on the bike drove forward as the 26-year-old man behind the wheel of the Jeep turned left. The motorcycle hit the Jeep’s side. The accident happened at about 9:30 p.m., but there was no word as to whether low visibility was a factor. In any case, car and truck drivers are obliged to remain aware of smaller vehicles on the road. Too often, the failure to see a motorcycle leads to catastrophic injuries for the rider.The motorcyclist was flown to Boston’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, though his precise condition wasn’t reported.Even after accidents that seem to be obviously the fault of one driver, insurance companies and negligent motorists are notorious for trying to limit payouts or otherwise shirk responsibility. In cases in which serious injuries require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, injured motorists need to be aware of their legal options for covering the costs resulting from another driver’s negligence.Serious injuries can come about in the blink of an eye, and victims are left to pick up the pieces of their lives. Meeting with a personal injury attorney can help injured parties decide if a civil lawsuit is the best course of action for receiving compensation for damages.Source: metrowestdailynews.com, “Salem man injured in Wayland motorcycle accident,” June 13, 2013