Motorcycle Accidents & Collisions

Motorcycle rider fatalities as well as registrations have been on the rise since 1997. A recent report card issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2003 says that 3,661 motorcyclists died in 2003, a 12% increase from 2002 and a 74% jump from 1997. An additional 67,000 were injured, 4% more than those injured in 2002.

About half of all motorcycles involved in a fatal crash collided with another vehicle. A little over one-third of cyclists that died were speeding, approximately twice the rate for drivers of passenger vehicles or light trucks. Almost half of the fatal accidents show alcohol involvement. One out of four motorcycle operators that were involved in fatal crashes had an invalid license. Helmets saved approximately 1,158 lives in 2003; another 640 lives could have been saved if helmets were worn.

A motorcycle accident is extremely dangerous because of the lack of protection the motorcycle drivers have. A large number of motorcycle accidents will result in death or serious injury. It is extremely important to wear a helmet because most motorcycle accident injuries are the result of head injury.

Almost all automobile accidents, including motorcycle accidents occur because of negligence. Motorcyclists are especially susceptible for being overlooked by other drivers because of their size.

There are different laws regarding motorcycle accidents, so if involved in a motorcycle accident it is a good idea to contact an attorney with experience in motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle accident attorney will be able to properly advise each individual, in addition to making sure that person's rights are not violated.

It is very difficult to find out what happened after a motorcycle accident because there are many factors that could have played a role in contributing to the motorcycle accident. An individual does not always have the proper resources, like a motorcycle accident attorney, to investigate the motorcycle accident to determine the liable parties. Even in instances an individual has the proper resources to carry out a motorcycle accident investigation, a motorcycle accident attorney has the specialized knowledge of motorcycle accident law to effectively and successfully benefit the individual

Almost every single motorcycle accident ends up in a personal injury so the damages experienced can be extensive.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides information on motorcycle rider training, operator licensing & government relations. It includes information on rider courses, riding gear, and motorcycle safety for riders of all ages. You can also download motorcycle publications, contact listings, and news. There is also a private area for Instructors and RiderCoaches available. Some sections on this site are available in Spanish.

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Personal Injury

Injuries to one's person can occur in numerous different ways. In addition to car & automobile accidents, there are many other examples of situations that would provide a legal basis for personal injury claims. These include negligence towards others, as in medical malpractice claims and patient neglect in nursing home and healthcare facilities. Additionally, any person or business can be negligent of adequatley maintaining their property which may result in slips and falls or other accidents; and criminal incidents that may occur because of negligent security. Also, people can be injured as the result of intentional attacks, such as in the cases of dog bites or assault and battery.

Injuries to property can happen due to theft/vandalism, embezzlement, and negligence, while injuries to one's reputation typically occurs as the result of libel or slander.

When a person suffers an injury to his person, rights, reputation, or property, they may be entitled to compensation and should consult a lawyer immediately. In addition to Personal Injury claims needing to be filed within specified time periods, over time, critical evidence can dissipate making claims harder to prove.

An injured party may be entitled to recover damages for loss of earnings capacity, pain and suffering, and reasonable medical expenses, including both current and projected future losses.