Schilling & Esposito PLCC
Motorcycle Left-Turn Accidents: Destroying the “You Were Lane-Splitting” Argument with Accident Reconstruction
Motorcycle left-turn collisions often happen in a matter of seconds. Drivers frequently claim they “never saw the motorcycle” before turning across traffic, and insurance companies often quickly try to shift blame onto the rider. In many motorcycle accidents, one of the most common accusations involves alleged lane-splitting, even when the rider was traveling legally within a lane. These arguments can create serious challenges for injured motorcyclists already coping with medical treatment, lost income, and physical pain.