Motorcycle Accidents

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident on the road than those in passenger cars. Yearly, 88,000 motorcyclists are injured in highway accidents with more than 4,800 motorcyclists killed in road accidents. 11 percent of all roadway accidents involve motorcycles.  Motorcyclists are 5.2 times more likely to be killed than automobile drivers.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute report found that more than half of motorcyclist deaths involved at least one other vehicle.  42% of two-vehicle fatal motorcycle crashes involved a vehicle turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing, or overtaking the vehicle.

The primary reason for motorcycle accidents is the lack of appreciation by automobile drivers of the existence of large amount of motorcycles registered in the country and the failure to look out or anticipate their presence on the roadway as a motor vehicles with equal rights under the law.  Their much smaller size coupled with greater maneuverability makes motorcycles less visible to the motoring public.

For motorcycle riders involved in collisions, Head injury is the leading cause of death.  There is a 40 percent greater chance of death from a head injury when a motorcyclist not wearing a helmet.  However, the primary reason for motorcycle injuries is that motorcycles offer little protection when a collision occurs. While helmets undoubtedly protect a rider from head injuries and save lives, motorcyclists have little else to rely on should a crash occur.

Motorcycle accidents almost always result in serious injuries, extensive medical bills, and treatments. This in turn can lead to lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional turmoil, and much more. You need an attorney well-versed in motorcycle accidents who will get you the right medical personnel to get you the care you need and a settlement commensurate with your injuries today and the consequences tomorrow.

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Arthur Liberty has the experience and knowledge needed when encountering any motorcycle accidents. With over three decades of experience, Arthur Liberty has the resources and is the dedicated Santa Monica motorcycle accident lawyer, you need to follow through with your claim.

Arthur Liberty will thoroughly investigate the facts of the accident or incident in order to determine the legal strategy to take in your particular situation. During your initial consultation, we will fully discuss your case, including potential sources of information not readily apparent, including potential witnesses, video and audio recordings which must be acquired quickly before they are recorded over, law enforcement reports, and investigations whose initial conclusions can be altered if quickly dealt with early on. Arthur Liberty will try to answer all of your questions. He is committed to providing you with personal attention throughout the course of your claim and will pursue every possible means of compensation on your behalf. Whether you have medical costs, lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, our efforts will be towards maximizing your potential settlement.

It is never easy to get through a difficult situation where you suffer a motorcycle accident. We strive to provide caring and compassionate representation.  Our goal is simple: resolve your claim fairly, effortlessly, and as quickly as possible.  If your case requires that a lawsuit be pursued, rest assured that an experienced and successful attorney will still have the same goal.

Contact Arthur Liberty to discuss your motorcycle accident claim.