Everyday, motorcyclists in California and elsewhere take to the road. While some riders use their bikes as a main source of transportation, others may only use their motorcycle to go out on sporadic rides. Nonetheless, it does not matter how frequent one rides or how long one travels on a motorcycle, there are many risks associated with riding these small motor vehicles. One major concern is distracted drivers failing to see a motorcyclist traveling near them.
Understanding how wrong-way crashes occur
As previously discussed, a driver traveling in the wrong direction can have a serious and even fatal impact on other motorists and travelers on the roadways. There are many reasons why a driver might be traveling in the wrong direction on the roadway, and it is most likely due to negligence. This form of negligent driving can put many lives at risk and be the cause of a severe or fatal crash.
Four dead in wrong-way crash
As any resident in California can attest, traffic can get very heavy and frustrating. And while the roads are busy during morning and evening rush hour commutes, the roads stay occupied throughout the late night hours. Whether it is coming home from a late night shift, a night out or because one drives for a living, motorist are on the roads for a wide range of reasons.
What is a manufacturing defect?
In all facets of life, individuals in California and elsewhere rely on consumer goods to get through their day. Whether it is at work, home or in the general public, consumer goods essentially make life easier. Unfortunately, not all consumer products are created equally. Although the intention is that each product is made the same, if errors are made along the way, a relatively safe product could be deemed dangerous by the time it reaches the hands of the consumer. One of the causes for this are defects caused in the manufacturing phase of a product.
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