In our office, we have a sophisticated digital camera that we use to take photos of the wounds caused by an accident. In some circumstances, we hire professional photographers to take the images. Photos of injuries often are worth a 1,000 words of clinical descriptions in medical records.

Photographing the scene as soon as possible, hiring an accident reconstructionist, and retaining a private investigator to assist with evidence gathering may be critical to the success of your case. An experienced attorney will understand what evidence will be necessary to help you receive fair and just compensation.

If you have been injured in a Findlay, Ohio motorcycle injury accident, call 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident  Book today.

But if  you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should consult a lawyer as soon as possible to avoid the loss of crucial evidence that may be critical to your case.

Our Bowling Green, Ohio motorcycle accident attorneys understand that the only way to prove a case is through the presentation of evidence. Preserving evidence before it gets lost or destroyed can make or break a case. While certain documents or items may not seem important to you, an attorney may realize that they must be gathered and saved, and sometimes may require immediate legal action.

In some cases, it’s important to have your motorcycle inspected before it’s repaired or destroyed. In other cases, the attorney may want to preserve evidence from the vehicle that struck you. And witness statements must be gathered while memories are still fresh.

Call 800.637.8170 to order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book if you have been injured and need an Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer.

Yamaha produces the “Rhino,” which is currently one of the most dangerous ATV’s on the market. There are no doors on this vehicle and the despite the accidents, the manufacturer refuses to put doors on them.

Apparently their view is that avoiding the extra cost to add doors to these vehicles is more important than preventing injuries and or death. Until the industry is forced to change their ways, they will continue to disregard safety precautions in order to make a profit.

Our Toledo, Ohio personal injury and wrongful death lawyers handle ATV accidents injuries and death on a regular basis.  If you or someone you know is a victim of a personal injury incident, contact our office today at 1.800.637.8170 for your free consultation and case evaluation.

A Moline, Illinois company has issued a recall for their John Deere Gator XUV 620i Utility Vehicles. The recall was issued after it was found that the fuel tank could leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, which is a fire hazard. Deere & Company received seven reports of this happening, however no fires or injuries had been reported yet. The company advises consumers that own the 620i model to contact any John Deere dealer and set up an appointment for an inspection and repair if necessary, free of charge. For additional information on this recall, please contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 or visit their website at www.johndeere.com.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio ATV accident, contact our office immediately at 800.637.8170.

16. The typical motorcycle pre-crash lines-of-sight to the traffic hazard portray no contribution of the limits of peripheral vision; more than three- fourths of all accident hazards are within 45 degrees of either side of straight ahead.

17. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is most critical for the frontal surfaces of the motorcycle and rider.
18. defects related to accident causation are rare and likely to be due to deficient or defective maintenance.

19. Motorcycle riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly over-represented in accidents; motorcycle riders between the ages of 30 and 50 are significantly under represented. Although the majority of the accident-involved motorcycle riders are male (96%), the female motorcycle riders are significantly over represented in the accident data.

20. Craftsmen, laborers, and students comprise most of the accident-involved motorcycle riders. Professionals, sales workers, and craftsmen are under represented and laborers, students and unemployed are over- represented in the accidents.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.

11. Most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment or recreation, and the accident is likely to happen in a very short time close to the trip origin.

12. The view of the motorcycle or the other vehicle involved in the accident is limited by glare or obstructed by other vehicles in almost half of the multiple vehicle accidents.

13. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in the multiple vehicle accidents, and accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps (on in daylight) and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets. (Note: the statistics which have just been released here in Australia - August 1996, DO NOT SHOW that “Lights on” legislation has worked!)

14. Fuel system leaks and spills were present in 62% of the motorcycle accidents in the post-crash phase. This represents an undue hazard for fire.

15. The median pre-crash speed was 29.8 mph, and the median crash speed was 21.5 mph, and the one-in-a-thousand crash speed is approximately 86 mph.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.

Read the next five causes of motorcycle accident injuries from the study “Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures,” conducted at the University of Southern California and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

6. In the multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents.

7. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

8. Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

9. Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic controls.

10. Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.

Our Bowling Green, Ohio motorcycle injury accident lawyers have seen too many cases where Ohio motorcyclists are hit by drivers who do not have any auto insurance at all.

Read more about uninsured and underinsured coverage from www.motorcycle-articles.com:

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

This type of insurance protects you and your bike in the event you are hit by someone who either does not have any insurance or who has too little insurance. Generally, this type of coverage only pays for medical costs, any lost wages you might lose, and some other damages. Make sure that you get this form of insurance with the property damage rider which will pay for any damages to your bike as well. You can ask your insurance agent if property damage is included in your policy or not.

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If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.

It is important to remember, however, that the more custom parts your bike has, the more you may need to adjust your Ohio motorcycle accident injury insurance.

Read this tip from www.motorcycle-articles.com:

Most insurance companies will price the value of what they will pay based on the standard parts of the motorcycle as it came from the factory. If you have customized your bike with other parts, such as chrome or custom paint work, side cars, etc; you will need to get added coverage in order to make up the difference.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.