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Most jurors tend to believe that motorcycle riders are not very careful. They often envision bikers weaving through traffic, pulling up behind cars, slamming on their brakes, or performing stunts like wheelies. This leads them to assume that the motorcycle rider is likely negligent, even if that is not the case in a specific incident. As a result, the challenge for the attorney is to convince the jury that the motorcycle rider was not at fault, as jurors are inclined to believe otherwise.
Las Vegas, NV personal injury attorney Keith E. Galliher talks about the biggest challenges faced in motorcycle accident cases. Most jurors often hold the belief that motorcycle riders are not very careful. They frequently picture bikers weaving through traffic, pulling up behind cars, slamming on their brakes, or performing stunts like wheelies. This mindset leads them to assume that the motorcycle rider is likely negligent, even if that is not true in a specific incident. Consequently, the challenge for the attorney is to persuade the jury that the motorcycle rider was not at fault, as jurors are generally inclined to think otherwise.