Motorcycle Rider Injured In Phelan Collision By The Intersection of Phelan Road and Sheep Creek Road
PHELAN, CALIFORNIA (November 29, 2022) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Phelan collision near the intersection of Phelan Road and Sheep Creek Road.
San Bernardino County officials are saying that the accident took place around 6:17 p.m. on Friday night. A motorcyclist was heading down the road when they were hit by a minivan.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims. The motorcyclist was airlifted to the Loma Linda University Medical Center.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Phelan Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are much more likely to be overlooked. According to the Insurance Information Institute, “Motorcycles are by their nature far less crashworthy than closed vehicles. They are also less visible to other drivers and pedestrians and less stable than four-wheel vehicles. Operating a motorcycle requires a different combination of physical and mental skills than those used in driving four-wheel vehicles.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
- Distracted driving
Many car accidents are do to drivers that make dangerous lane changes. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall turn a motor vehicle left or right upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. Drivers should check their blind spots before changing lanes. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after a serious collision. It is common for accident victims to miss weeks or months of work and be left with large medical bills. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the person injured in this Phelan car accident? Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that measures are put in place to prevent other accidents like this.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a car accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that they get the support they deserve. We are here for you if you need any type of help. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
