Gaithersburg, MD – Motorcycle Crash with Injuries Reported on Fields Rd near Sam Eig Highway By Lonnie Greenblatt on February 24, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD (February 24, 2022) – A motorcycle crash led to at least one person being transported to a hospital with injuries on Wednesday evening, February 23.

The Montgomery County Police Department was requested at the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle at around 7:22 p.m. The crash blocked Fields Road near Sam Eig Highway for an extended period.

The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services and MCPD closed off a portion of the roadway to investigate.

At least one person was transported by EMS to a hospital in Montgomery County for medical care.

The incident is under investigation with the police in Montgomery County.

Our thoughts are with the person hurt in this crash.

Motorcycle Accidents in Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD – Motorcycle Crash with Injuries Reported on Fields Rd near Sam Eig HighwayMore than 1,200 motorcycle crashes occur in the state of Maryland each year. Out of the total collisions, nearly 1,060 people are harmed. These incidents take place far too often as a result of negligence.

Motorcycles are only a fraction of the size of other vehicles sharing the road. As a result, motorists have a challenging time seeing them traveling nearby. This is particularly true when drivers are impaired, distracted, or reckless.

Even motorcyclists who wear helmets are at an increased risk of suffering severe injuries in auto wrecks. We see countless cyclists left with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. There are also a lot of victims who suffer broken bones and severe lacerations. These injuries are often very challenging to overcome. Dealing with painful limitations and permanent scarring and disfigurements is not only physically draining but mentally exhausting as well.

When victims are hurt in crashes, it is crucial that they seek assistance from a motorcycle accident attorney in Gaithersburg as soon as possible. Quite often, victims who are hurt in crashes are able to obtain compensation from the drivers who cause the accident. A knowledgeable and experienced law firm can provide you with endless resources that can help you get the justice you deserve after your accident.

Gaithersburg Personal Injury Lawyers

Our Gaithersburg personal injury attorneys at Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC have decades of experience helping motorcyclists pursue legal action against negligent drivers following motor vehicle crashes. We have helped countless victims secure the compensation they deserve and need for medical expenses, lost wages, and vehicles other economic and non-economic damages they endure.

Should you be injured in a crash as a result of another motorist, our lawyers can meet with you to discuss your case and ways that we can help you move forward and reach your goals.

Waiting to take legal action can jeopardize your ability to gather evidence and put together the strongest case possible. For this reason, it is in your best interest to act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our Maryland personal injury law firm today by calling 301-251-8776. One of our lawyers will be able to meet with you at your earliest convenience to get started on your case.

NoteOur writers used secondary sources when writing this accident news post. These sources include but are not limited to local news sources, local and state police reports, social media posts, and eyewitness accounts about accidents that take place in and around Maryland. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident, therefore, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC  immediately so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

Disclaimer: We hope that our readers will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce accidents in Maryland. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at this accident scene.

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