Phoenix Motorcycle Crash Lawyers
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Motorcycle Accident Facts and Figures
A motorcycle ride can be a rewarding way to spend a nice weekend, or a basic every day commuting vehicle or something in between. Whether you are a weekend warrior or daily commuter, you know that rider safety is essential. Unfortunately, other drivers on the road are not always as aware as you are, and they put you at risk. Arizona motorcycle accidents do occur, even to the most prepared riders. Consider the motorcycle accident facts and figures below:
- Over 6.5 million motorcycles are registered in the United States. Of these, more than four percent are used for year round commuting, and close to ten percent more riders commute seasonally.
- To ride on the street legally, Arizona requires all motorcycles to have a headlight, taillight, brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals, a horn and two mirrors all in working order.
- Arizona state law requires motorcycle riders under 18 to wear a helmet, but the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles strongly suggests helmet use for all riders.
- In the United States, helmet use is on the rise, from 48 percent to 67 percent between 2005 and 2009.
- Helmets increase motorcycle accident survival rates by three times.
- Twenty percent of motorcycle accidents result in a head or neck injury, and these incidents account for most of the serious injuries and fatalities from motorcycle use.
- Most motorcycle accidents occur near home (within five miles) and at slow speeds (under 30 miles per hour).
- Between 2006 and 2010, 518 models of motorcycles from 27 individual makers, both American and foreign, were recalled. These recalled bikes put riders at risk for both minor and major accidents.
- Most motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, usually a passenger car.
- Other drivers are twice as likely to see you with a headlight on in the daytime. Newer models always have a headlight on if the motor is running, but, with older bikes, you will have to remember to turn the lights on yourself.
- Between 1975 and 1999, 38,000 motorcycle riders died in single vehicle crashes, about 45 percent of total motorcycle fatalities. Factors involved in these crashes included navigating curves, undivided roadways, speed, unlicensed drivers and alcohol use.
- Speed played a role in at least 40 percent of fatal motorcycle crashes in 1999, and alcohol was involved in over 50 percent of incidents.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, call the Phoenix motorcycle accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices now. We represent injury victims like you. We will fight for your rights and seek the highest possible monetary damages to cover your medical costs, lost wages, repair costs and pain and suffering. Call us at 602-267-1280 today.
