Stop Sign Violations
Almost all Americans recognize and understand the stop sign. We learn the meaning of this sign as young children, and it’s one of the most common ones that we see throughout our daily lives. However, possibly because routine symbols sometimes become easy to overlook or because of reckless driving, there are thousands of accidents on the road every year involving drivers running stop signs. Many of these accidents involve motorcycle riders as victims.
Causes of Stop Sign Violations
What could cause a person to ignore or overlook one of the most basic symbols known to modern man? The reasons are many, but could include:
- Reckless driving
- Street racing
- Driving while intoxicated
- Distracted driving, such as using a cell phone or adjusting the radio
- Defective or malfunctioning brakes
Almost always when a driver fails to stop at the stop sign and causes an accident, the fault of that accident lies with that driver. Occasionally there are instances when a manufacturer or repair person did work on a car that caused it to malfunction and wreck, or at times an entity such as the city may be at fault, if stop signs were obstructed or missing.
Contact Us
The Iowa motorcycle accident attorneys at the Pete Leehey Law Firm, P.C., understand how devastating a collision resulting from another motorist’s decision to run a stop sign can be. If someone else caused this tragedy with their irresponsible driving, you may be able to seek financial compensation for medical bills, motorcycle repairs, or other damages. Contact us today at 877-209-9452 to learn more about your legal rights in this situation.