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Pothole or Road Defect Caused Your Motorcycle Crash? Here’s Who’s Responsible
Last Updated - October 14, 2026
Read Time - Ex: 7 minutes
- Pothole or Road Defect Caused Your Motorcycle Crash? Here’s Who’s Responsible
- Understanding Road Defects and Their Dangers
- What Constitutes a Road Defect?
- Who is Responsible for Road Defects?
- 1. Government Entities
- 2. Construction Companies
- 3. Private Property Owners
- 4. The Motorcyclist
- 5. Other Drivers
- Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Crash
- 1. Seek Medical Attention
- 2. Document the Accident Scene
- 3. Report the Accident
- 4. Notify Your Insurance Company
- 5. Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney
- How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
- The Importance of Timely Action
- Conclusion
- Contact Etemi Law Injury Lawyers for Assistance
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$850,000
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Tractor Trailer Accident
$1,600,000
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Wrongful Death Judgment
$24,500,000
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Wrongful Death Judgment
$5,500,000
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Auto v. Auto Accident
$600,000
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$375,000
Wrist injury from car accident.
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Car Crash
$100,000
Hand injury caused during automobile crash.
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Motor Vehicle Collision
$325,000
Car accident with highly disputed liability.
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Rear-End Collision
$100,000
Settlement in connection with rear-end collision resulting in whiplash injury.
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Collision
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Motor Vehicle Collision
$1,100,000
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Automobile Collision
$500,000
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Motor Vehicle Collision
$1,200,000
Award from arbitration.
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Soft Tissue Settlement
$300,000
Low velocity soft tissue settlement.
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Rear-End Collision
$195,000
Settlement involving minor property damage rear end collision resulting in neck injury.
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Motor Vehicle Crash
$600,000
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Motor Vehicle Collision
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Settlement involving motor vehicle collision with neck injury.
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Automobile Collision
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Dog Bite Injuries
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$100,000
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Rear-End Collision
$250,000
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Mediated Settlement
$155,000
Mediated settlement in case involving complex claims of injury.
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Rear-End Collision
$100,000
Settlement in connection with hit-and-run rear end collision caught on camera. The case involved soft-tissue injuries.
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Hit and Run Highway Crash
$395,000
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Rear-End Collision
$100,000
Settlement involving rear end motor vehicle collision resulting in hand injury.
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Motor Vehicle Collision
$250,000
Settlement involving motor vehicle collision involving neck injury.
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Head-On Car Crash
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Leg injury following head-on car crash.
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Motor Vehicle Collision
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Case involving motor vehicle collision resulting in bulging discs in lower back.
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