The driver of a 1995 Chevy Blazer failed to yield to a motorcycle on Route J near Gainsville Missouri, causing serious injury to both persons on the motorcycle.  The 2005 Yamaha Roadster was being operated by William Friel, and along with his passenger wife Susan, the two persons were seriously injured due to the failure of the operator of the Blazer to observe the Missouri Statutory Rules of the Road. Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a summons to the driver of the Blazer and those criminal charges remain pending.  Susan was airlifted by Air EVAC to St. John's Hospital in Springfield Missouri.  Her husband William was ambulated and taken to Baxter Hospital for emergency medical care.

This factual scenario involving a automobile and a motorcycle in a motorcycle crash is relatively common.  For whatever reason, automobile operators fail to appreciate the proximity of a motorcyclist or completely disregard their presence on the roadway.  Statistics show that motorcycle use in the state of Missouri is on the rise.  In fact, you will notice billboards up and down numerous Missouri Interstates warning motorists of the presence of motorcycles on the state's roadways.  The important thing for car drivers to understand is that motorcycles are EVERYWHERE, and motorcycles handle much differently that automobiles.  What would be a relatively easy evasive maneuver for a car is quite difficult for a motorcycle.

Are you a motorcyclist who has been injured by the careless behavior of a car driver?  Call our experienced motorcycle injury lawyers today at (314) 448-0934 or by email.  Several of our St. Louis Injury Attorneys are motorcycle enthusiasts themselves and appreciate the dangers of everyday riding.  Complete our brief online case evaluation form for an immediate response.