No matter what you are driving, being on the road is dangerous. The speeds are high and the vehicles are heavy, meaning tons of force is exerted each time a crash occurs. Despite research and technological innovations designed to make vehicles safer for travel, for the foreseeable future there does not seem to be a way to remove the risk of injury. It is tough to imagine a new design for motorcycles, for example, that would reduce the risk of injury without sacrificing the body design that and compactness of the vehicle that makes it so popular. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an expert motorcycle injury attorney at 617-787-3700.
According to a recently-filed report from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Patrick John Gainey was killed when he was part of a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 152. Gainey, a resident of Kannapolis, North Carolina, was riding his motorcycle east when he crossed the centerline and flew off the road, according to the report. The motorcycle crashed into a trash can and several wooden posts, then stopped on the side of the road. Gainey was declared dead on the scene, and police have suggested that it was a single vehicle accident and no other injuries were reported.
If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact an expert motorcycle accident attorney here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our injury attorney professionals today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!