Phoenix Motorcycle Crash Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Motorcycle Accident Data
In 2006 alone, close to 5,000 people died in motorcycle accidents, and about 88,000 others suffered injury. Motorcycle riding is a dangerous activity, even for riders who are vigilant and take the proper precautions. Negligent motorcycle riders make the roads even more dangerous for themselves and others. Riders that choose to drink and drive, unlicensed drivers, speeding and operator inexperience or mishandling all contribute to motorcycle accidents. Negligent drivers in Arizona pose a threat to motorcycle riders, especially when they fail to see motorcycles on the road and do not give riders enough room.
- Most motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, usually a passenger car, but at least 25 percent are single vehicle accidents, often when a motorcycle hits a stationary object.
- Vehicle failure, road defects and animals together account for about six percent of all motorcycle accidents.
- Fatal motorcycle injuries normally involve the chest and head. Helmet use significantly decreases the severity of head and neck injuries.
- Almost all motorcycle accidents result in some type of injury. Ninety-eight percent of multiple vehicle crashes and 96 percent of single vehicle motorcycle crashes caused injury, and close to half of those injuries were serious.
- A lack of formal training on how to ride a motorcycle or lack of on-the-road experience is a factor in over 90 percent of motorcycle accidents.
- Young riders between 16 and 24 are more likely to be involved in an accident than those ages 30-50.
- In 1999, motorcycles were in about two percent of the total number of vehicles on the road, but accounted for close to six percent of total motor vehicle fatalities. Motorcycle crashes are about 30 times more likely to be fatal than passenger car accidents are.
- Most motorcycle accidents happen within five miles of the rider's home and at low speeds. The median speed at the time of a crash is only 21.5 miles per hour, and the median speed leading up to an incident is just under 30 miles per hour.
If you experienced serious motorcycle accident injuries, you need legal help to recover the greatest possible amount from those responsible. At Breyer Law Offices, we have a team of investigators, expert witnesses and attorneys well versed in motorcycle accident cases to fight for your rights and your future. Call our Phoenix motorcycle injury lawyers today at 602-267-1280 for a free case assessment. You owe it to yourself to call now.
