Opening Car Door Motorcycle Accident

One of the most common and dangerous causes of motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles are when drivers in cars quickly open up their car doors causing the motorcycle rider to hit the car door.  This type of injury is particularly dangerous where the motorcycle rider either hits the car door squarely or if the rider clips the door.  In either circumstance, the motorcycle rider is likely to suffer serious injuries.

The reason these opening car door motorcycle accidents commonly occur are because people in cars generally don't look for motorcycle riders before opening up their doors.  Instead, people in a car generally only look for other cars or trucks - and when these larger autos aren't seen, they tend to quickly open their door.  Even if they see the motorcycle approaching, they may not be aware of how wide their door would open up into the motorcycle rider's lane.

These Los Angeles car door opening accidents are so common that there is California Vehicle Code which states that the person in the car who opens up their door was the negligent party in this accident and is therefore responsible for any injuries that result.

Contact our Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorneys regarding your open car door accident, where we have experience handling insurance companies and obtaining compensation for our clients.  We offer a free confidential consultation, and we are only a phone call away | 800-715-4489.