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Motorcycle Accident
Every year, motorcycle accidents lead to many thousands of fatalities on US roads and injure tens of thousands more. University of Southern California researcher Harry Hurt in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently investigated thousands of motorcycle accidents in the Southern California region and extracted some disturbing conclusions based on statistical analyses.
Some of his findings are below:
- Around 75% of motorcycle accidents involve a crash with another vehicle – usually a passenger car.
- Weather is only a factor in 2% of bike accidents.
- The majority of motorcycle crashes happen at speeds below 30 miles per hour. Only one in every thousand accidents involves speeds of 86 miles per hour or higher.
- Surprisingly, one dominant reason why cars and trucks hit motorcycles is that drivers literally do not see motorcycles in traffic. In other words, these drivers become blind to motorcycles because they are too busy paying attention to other cars and trucks.
- Around two-thirds of motorcycle accidents involve rider error. Although even in cases in which the rider could be partially faulted, other factors can be at play.
- Roadway defects were to blame in only 2% of accidents in Hurt's study.
- A statistically significant number of motorcycle accidents happen at intersections. Motorists often fail to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists and thus collide into them from the side.
What kinds of damage do injured riders suffer?
The answer depends on a confluence of factors, including whether or not the rider was wearing a helmet, the speed at which the accident took place, the angle of the collision, and the amount of time that elapsed between the accident and when the rider got medical help.
What injuries commonly occur in these accidents?
- Lacerations and contusions
- Injuries to the hands and forearms (from bracing against falls)
- Damage to the neck and spinal column (e.g., whiplash)
- Head injuries (particularly in victims who were not wearing helmets)
What can you do if you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle accident in Arizona?
Depending on who was at fault, you may be able to get compensation from an insurance company, the driver who hit you, or even the manufacturer and designer of your bike. Connect today with Phoenix motorcycle crash lawyers Alexis and Mark Breyer to explore your rights. The Breyers have been representing victims like you since 1995, and they have a full arsenal of legal weapons to bring to bear on your situation as well as a success rate of 98%. The Breyers have won the respect of judges in Arizona as well as insurance adjusters and opposing counsel thanks to their ethical and adept service. Connect today for a free consultation by calling 602-267-1280.
