We are an independent network of motorcycle accident lawyer specialists whose expertise will maximize your personal injury damages. We'll ensure that you get a fair deal by referring your claim to a specialist personal injury attorney who is a member of The Association Of American Trial Lawyers with a track record of many years successful verdicts and settlements.
You will be given free advice on how best to pursue your claim and what actions you should take to preserve your legal rights. Our attorneys will deal with your claim using a contingency fee arrangement and if you don't succeed in receiving a settlement then your lawyer won't get paid. If you are the innocent victim of a road accident then you may be able to recover compensation. If it wasn't your fault then someone must pay you compensation.
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SE HABLA ESPANOL
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER THE FACTS AND FIGURES
Three quarters of accidents involve a crash with another vehicle the majority of which are cars.
A quarter of accidents are single vehicle accidents.
Vehicle failure accounts for less than 3% of accidents and most are single vehicle accidents due to a puncture flat.
Road defects caused 2% of accidents.
Animal involvement caused 1% of accidents.
The most frequent accident configuration occurs when a car makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motor cycle.
Most accidents occur at intersections, with the other vehicle violating the motor cycle right of way and often violating traffic controls.
Accident involvement is significantly reduced by high visibility jackets.
Fuel system leaks and spills occurred in 62% of accidents and represent an undue hazard for fire.
The average crash speed is 20mph.
More than 50% of riders involved in an accident have less than 5 months experience.
The main cause of accidents is due to the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motor cycles until too late to avoid the collision. An expert motorcycle accident lawyer will almost always be able to prove liability and claim compensation in this situation.
It is estimated that rider error was responsible for two-thirds of the single vehicle accidents, with the most common error being a slide out and fall.
Riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are over represented and riders between the ages of 30 and 50 are under represented. Female riders are significantly over represented in accident data.
Riders with dirt bike experience are significantly under represented in the data.
Almost half of all fatal accidents have alcohol involvement.
Large capacity bikes are under represented but are associated with more severe injuries when involved in accidents.
Motor cycles with fairings and windshields are under represented in accidents due to conspicuity.
