Motorcycle Accidents

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS MOTORCYCLE INJURIES ACCORDING TO THE CDC: of injuries are to 30% the leg and foot. of injuries are to 22% the head and neck MOTORCYCLE HEL METS: INJURED A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? If you are injured while operating a motorcycle and it is not your fault then you would be eligible to be compensated for: Helmet laws differ from state to state, so it is important to know the laws of the states you will be riding in. In recent years, the NHTSA has seen a drop in the number of riders and passengers using helmets nationally. because the NHTSA determined that in one year helmets saved 1,617 lives and would have saved 703 more lives if helmets had been worn. of injuries are to 20% the back This is unfortunate of injuries are to Property Damage to Your Motorcycle Medical Bills 18% the arm and hand Lost Income Pain and Suffering Scarring Loss of Consortium (if married or have children) Wrongful Death (if applicable) MOTORCYCLE CRASH STATISTICS: 40, 60 30 20 The NHTSA compiled the following motorcycle crash statistics: 35% of all fatal crashes involved speeding. 80 29% of all fatal crashes involved drinking and riding. 90 10 22% of victims of fatal crashes were riding without a license. 5 10 15 20 Riders of "super sport motorcycles," which are light-weight motorcycles that can reach speeds of up to 190 MPH, were 4 times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than riders of other types of motorcycles. Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation