Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle Accident Fatalities

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released information regarding motorcycle accidents in their “Recent Trends in Fatal Motorcycle Crashes: An Update." The overall motorcycle fatalities have increased from 4,837 (2006) to 5,154 (2007). The overall fatalities have raised 6.6 % and are an uneasy rising percentage of motor vehicle accidents. Particularly the age group of 20-29 year olds has the highest number of fatalities in comparison with any other motorcycle accidents.

Reasons for high motorcycle accident fatalities

Motorcycle licenses are generally easier to obtain than passenger licenses. In addition, many drivers are unlicensed or underage. 40 percent of motorcycle accidents with other vehicles in the above data occurred when a motorcyclist was going straight and the passenger vehicle was turning left. All of this data indicates that Orange County Motorcyclists must proceed with caution. Wearing proper safety gear such as a helmet is vital to protecting you in any type of injury. No matter what the circumstances of your Orange County Motorcycle Accident, if it was someone else’s fault then you must contact a leading OC Personal Injury Attorney.

Why hire an Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

Hiring an Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorney is important to get the compensation that you deserve if the motorcycle accident was caused by another driver’s negligence. No matter how careful you are you may be the victim of another person’s recklessness that causes you accident or injury. If that is the case, the medical expenses, damages to your motorcycle and lost wages should be compensated by the negligent operator. We will assist you with contacting the insurance agency or dealing directly with the motorist at fault to get the recovery that you deserve in your Orange County Motorcycle Accident case. We are knowledgeable in all aspects of Orange County Personal Injury and will be there with you every step of the way.