This is the most common motorcycle accident scenario: A car turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle, or pulls out from a side street into the path of the oncoming motorcycle. Either the car driver does not see or react properly to you, or misjudges your speed. Whatever the reason, these types of collisions can lead to serious injuries.
Under Ontario law, a car driver who fails to yield the right of way is usually held liable for causing the accident. But insurance companies will often try to fight these cases and transfer some or all of the blame back onto the motorcyclist. They may argue you were going too fast, or inattentive. If you try to swerve or brake they may argue that you failed to maintain control.
You need an experienced motorcycle lawyer to fight back and make sure that you do not bear the cost of an accident that was not your fault. Contact me, Tim Leigh-Bell, at 289-652-1611 or toll free at 1-800-626-7041, for a free consultation to discuss your case.