Avoiding Bus Fatalities

Our Phoenix personal injury attorneys at The Entrekin Law Firm have 20 years experience.  As bikers in the Phoenix metro area are well aware of the buses that seem to be around every corner.  When coming near an intersection if a biker stays behind a bus, cars that want to pull out and make a left turn may not see the biker behind the bus and decide to proceed right after the bus passes.  Following directly behind buses makes other drivers not able to see the biker.  Keeping a space between the bus and changing lanes or staying distant enough that other drivers may be able to see the biker.

When approaching intersections the biker must always be cautious of left-turners.  If a motorcyclist is riding next to a bus and they plan to accelerate to move ahead of the bus, another car may be planning to pull out in front of the bus and they are not able to see the biker who is on the far right side of the bus.  This scenario would blind the biker from the car that is planning to turn into the street in front of the bus, and with the biker planning to move ahead of the bus there may be a serious accident.  Often times the biker will have the legal right of way, but slowing down before going around a bus may prevent possible crashes.  If you or a loved one have been in a life changing motorcycle accident, car accident, truck accident or any other form of catastrophic accidents call The Entrekin Law Firm today at (602) 954-1123.  Our motorcycle accident attorneys and car accident lawyers at our personal injury law firm are here to get you the maximum recovery you deserve.

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