Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles are probably the lightest and most convenient motorized vehicle. It is a single-track motor vehicle intended for long distance travel, recreation, sports or congested urban traffic.

In the United States, it has been commonly used as a mode of transportation. In fact, sales of motorcycles reached about 1,158,000 in 2006.

Consequently, motorcycle fatalities climbed reaching a record high in the same year since 1981. There has been a dramatic increase of deaths among motorcycle riders age 40 and above.

Facts about Motorcycle Accidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2004 alone about 4,000 motorcycle deaths and approximately 76,000 injuries occurred. It also reveals that motorcycle accidents happen due to various reasons such as:

•    colliding with other vehicles

•    speeding

•    drunk driving

•    poor road visibility

•    bad weather conditions

In 2006, motorcycle accidents account for 11% of the total traffic fatalities. Specifically, about 4,810 motorcyclists died in mishaps a 5.1% increase from 4,576 in 2005.

In most instances, motorcyclists involved in accidents have invalid license or lack safety gears such as helmets.

Trials on Motorcycle Accidents

Incidents regarding motorcycle mishaps constantly find its way to the court room. Causes of court trial is due mainly to the fact that the victim is unsatisfied with how the other party responded to his or needs or has failed to respond at all.  

However, proceeding to trial is not easy at it may seem. You must have the necessary paper works and representation before the court would even bother to give you attention.

Paper works such as pleadings must be in its duly accomplished form alleging the elements of negligence. It must also include annexes such as receipts, bills, etc to substantiate the claim.  

All these are better accomplished with the assistance of a lawyer.

Our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers will give you just that. We are well trained in accomplishing legal documents and giving legal representation. No facts unturned and no evidence uncovered.

Our legal defenders have been doing these for more than a decade now that going through with your case would just be a breeze.

Dial our toll free number or fill out our free case evaluation form and let our efficient and skilled legal staff assist you.