Boston Car Accidents Involving Motorcycles

Motorcycles and passenger vehicles should form a symbiosis on the roadways in and around Boston. However, all too often, we find that motorcyclists are ignored by passenger vehicle drivers. This can be detrimental when it comes to motorcyclist safety. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our team is here to help after a Boston car accident involving a motorcycle. Our dedicated auto collision team has the resources necessary to fully investigate these claims and help injured motorcyclists recover the compensation they are entitled to.

Motorcycle Collisions Often Result in Devastating Injuries

When we look at data available from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, we can see that there were more than 1,700 total motorcycle collisions across the Commonwealth during the latest reporting year. Over the last four years of reporting data, the total motorcycle collision rate has remained fairly steady in Massachusetts. In 2020, there were 58 total motorcycle fatalities reported and 1,260 total non-fatal motorcycle accident injuries reported.

At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our dedicated team has extensive experience handling complex motorcycle injury cases, and we regularly help clients who have sustained the following:

• Broken or dislocated bones
• Severe lacerations or road rash
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Open head wounds
• Concussions
• Spinal cord injuries
• Other severe neck or back injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Significant scarring and disfigurement

How Do Boston Motorcycle Versus Car Collisions Occur?

The unfortunate reality is that many vehicle drivers fail to respect motorcyclists and their space. Motorcycle versus car collisions have a variety of causes, including the following:

• Rear-end accidents: We often find that motorists follow motorcycles too closely. Rear-end collisions are much more likely to occur when drivers fail to leave space between themselves and motorcyclists in front of them.
• Left-turn accidents: Left-turn accidents are the most common type of motorcycle accident. These occur when a vehicle turns left and crosses the lane of oncoming traffic. If a vehicle crosses traffic in front of a motorcyclist who has the right of way, this can lead to a devastating accident.
• Passing a motorcyclist too closely: When motorists pass motorcyclists on the roadway, they often do so too close to the motorcyclist. This can lead to either full impact collisions or, more likely, sideswipe incidents that cause the motorcyclist to veer into traffic or off the roadway.
• Drunk or impaired driving incidents: Anytime a vehicle driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, they are much more likely to pose a serious hazard to motorcyclists on the roadway.

Call Us After a Car Accident Involving a Motorcycle in Boston

If you or somebody you love has been injured after a motorcycle and car collision in the Boston area, reach out to the team at Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. for help as soon as possible. Our knowledgeable and experienced Boston motor vehicle accident attorney is ready to work on your behalf immediately. We want to use our resources to fully investigate the collision and determine liability. Our goal is to help injury victims recovered the compensation they are entitled to, including coverage of their medical bills, last income, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need an attorney after a Boston car accident involving a motorcycle, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 617-917-3917.