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Truth Behind Motorcycle Accidents

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All over the nation, motorcycle fatalities are 29 times higher than accidents involving other motor vehicles. In California, the number of incidents involving motorcycles has been rising. Even with the more stringent traffic checks, heightened public awareness and tighter safety protocols, families and friends all over the state are still faced with mourning a loss or waiting for healing.

Our California personal injury lawyers can help answer the questions surrounding motorcycle accidents.

What Is the Main Cause of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle accidents can be categorized into two groups: accidents caused by the operator and accidents caused by external forces. In those where the operator was at fault, speed is a common cause of mishaps. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed accounts for 33% of motorcycle accidents where a fatality occurred. In accidents occurring due to external forces, lack of awareness (from sudden lane changes or turning into the motorcycle) is a factor in most accidents. The lack of protection for a motorcycle driver makes even the smallest of incidents potentially fatal. Frontal collisions account for about 74% of all the motorcycle accidents that occur in the U.S. each year.

What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get In Accidents?

With many of the accidents involving motorcycles left unreported, it can be hard to narrow down just how many motorcycle accidents there are each year. However, as a motorcycle driver, the risks of getting into an accident increase to the point where every one in 100 riders could potentially be involved in a crash. The substantial financial loss that accompanies an accident isn’t the only concern.

Lost wages that extend indefinitely due to severe injuries and permanent disability and the pain and suffering that one may experience both physically and mentally turns what seems like a small risk into a serious ordeal. A small fender bender between two cars that causes little damage could have devastating results if instead, the accident involved a car and a motorcycle.

Where Can You Go for Expert Help?

Over the years, the California Trial Attorneys have successfully handled numerous complex litigation cases, including motorcycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact them for a free consultation right away and they will analyze your case to help determine what your next course of action should be.

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