A person injured in a North Carolina motorcycle crash may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit when another person’s negligence caused the collision and resulting injuries. A personal injury lawsuit generally requires proving that another party owed a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused damages.
Motorcycle accident claims may involve issues such as:
- A driver failing to yield
- Unsafe lane changes
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Speeding
- Other violations of traffic laws
North Carolina generally applies a three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under North Carolina General Statutes § 1-52(5). Certain circumstances may affect filing deadlines, so injured riders should review their situation with a qualified North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer.