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Motorcycle accidents generally result in serious injuries or death. Statistics show that for every mile traveled in 2006, there were 35 times more deaths resulting from motorcycle accidents than from car accidents. The reason for the severity of injuries caused in motorcycle accidents can be attributed to one simple fact: a motorcycle provides less protection in a crash when compared with other vehicles.
Motorcycle accidents can occur in a myriad of ways. The motorcycle could be involved in a crash with a car, truck or bus. In the majority of such accidents, the motorcycle is generally struck head-on as opposed to the rear or the side. In head-on collisions, the chance of sustaining a serious injury or death increases because the motorcyclist is often thrown from his bike due a lack of seat belt.
A motorcycle accident can also occur when a car makes a left-hand turn in front of a motorcyclist, striking the motorcyclist in the process or forcing him/her to swerve to avoid the collision. Often times, this type of accident occurs because the driver of the car did not see the motorcycle due to its small size and/or did not expect a motorcycle to be approaching or passing it on the left. The same may also occur when a car is making a right-hand turn, although this type of accident appears to occur less frequent.
Lane splitting is another cause of motorcycle accidents. Lane splitting occurs when a motorcyclist drives between two lanes of traffic where cars are stopped or are moving slowly, such as in a traffic jam.
Regardless of the cause of the accident, if you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, please give us a call. We will provide you with an honest and complete assessment and educate you as to your options. There is never a fee unless there is recovery in the case. Please contact us at (661) 362-0805 or e-mail us at mason@mrscvlaw.com for a free case evaluation.
