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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 2,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents each year, with another 50,000 people being injured. Motorcyclists are about 16 times more likely than those in cars to die in a motor vehicle crash. Motorcyclists are also three times more likely to be injured than people in passenger cars. Head injury is the leading cause of serious injury and death in motorcycle accidents. Riders who wear a helmet reduce their risk of fatal injury by 29% and the risk of traumatic brain injury by 67%. Safety protection in motorcycle accidents is very important because motorcycles do not provide much protection for their occupants and are not very crashworthy. They do not have a roof, are lightweight and do not have seatbelts or airbags. Motorcycles tend to be less stable than a car because they only have two wheels. In addition, because the motorcycle does not provide much protection, riders are often ejected, resulting in injury due to hitting the ground, trees or other objects.
There are many factors that can contribute to a motorcycle accident. The Hurt Report found that the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominant cause of motorcycle accidents. Approximately one-third of multi-vehicle accidents where a motorcycle is involved happen due to a motorist turning into the path of the motorcycle. Another common factor that contributes to a motorcycle crash is riders who do not know the limitations of the motorcycle and are inexperienced. These factors among others can result in numerous legal issues particularly in the many states where motorcycle laws are different from automobile laws.
Bendinelli Law Firm P.C. has the knowledge and experience you need. We have an experienced qualified staff that is ready to fight for your rights. We tell our clients- we want you to concentrate on the important things: getting healthy and returning to your day-to-day life, while our attorneys take care of the complicated legal issues and deal with the insurance company. We will work hard to protect your interests and get you the compensation you deserve.
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