Motorcycle Accident

Reconstruction of a motorcycle accident often includes consideration of stability, separate front and rear braking systems, visibility, high acceleration rates, greater susceptibility to roadway conditions, etc. The riders often separate from the motorcycle during the accident sequence requiring analysis that is often beyond the capability of non-engineers. When a motorcycle impacts a car, the analysis has to take into account the special considerations of narrow impact and rider separation to arrive at an accurate speed for the motorcycle.

Areas we typically address for a motorcycle accident:

• The speeds and orientations of the vehicles before, during and after impact
• Visibility and sight distances
• Which vehicle had the right of way
• Whether a vehicle stopped at a stop sign or traffic signal
• The timing of events and the appropriateness of actions of the drivers
• The effect of roadway conditions on motorcycle stability
• Whether the accident could have been avoided by an alert driver (perception / reaction time)