Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than other motor vehicles by virtue of the fact that they lack roofs, airbags, crumple zones, and other safety features that are standard equipment in modern cars. They also lack mass and a protective structure to dissipate collision forces. As a result, motorcycle drivers are at a significantly higher risk of serious injury or death than passenger car drivers when an accident occurs.

If you or a loved one has been killed or injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact us to discuss your legal rights and options with a qualified personal injury attorney. You may be eligible to seek compensation for your losses.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

When you consider a motorcycle’s design, it is no surprise that motorcycle accidents account for a disproportionately large number of vehicle-related accidents resulting in injury or death.

Motorcyclists comprise a mere two percent of the motoring population, yet they account for approximately eight percent of all vehicle-related fatalities. Even worse, a motorcyclist is four times more likely to be injured or killed in an accident than the driver of a passenger car, with 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents resulting in serious injury or death.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Causes of motorcycle accidents vary, but some of the more common causes include:

• Inclement weather, including rain, strong winds, hail, and snow
• Road hazards (puddles, debris, construction hazards, uneven pavement)
• Motorcycle defects
• Visual obstructions, such as buildings, bushes, or traffic, which can easily obscure motorcyclists from view
• Driver negligence

In fact, approximately two thirds of motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle are the result of another driver’s negligence.

Motorcycle Accidents and the Law

In addition to physical injury and pain, victims of motorcycle accidents often experience substantial medical expenses, lost wages, or decreased earning capacity. If you or a loved one has experienced injury, death, or any of these losses as a result of a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to recover your damages. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney who can help you get the compensation you deserve