If you are curious about what percentage of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death, the answer may shock you. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles are involved in more injuries or fatal accidents than any other vehicle accidents. Approximately 80 percent of motorcycle accidents lead to injury or death, compared to other vehicle accidents that only lead to severe or fatal injuries 20 percent of the time.
Unfortunately, fatal motorcycle accidents have only increased in frequency despite legal efforts to mitigate such tragedies. In fact, since the enactment of the Highway Safety Act and the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, over 100,000 motorcyclists have lost their lives in traffic crashes.
Motorcyclists have less protective surroundings than the drivers of other vehicle types do, which makes riders especially vulnerable to accidents. Drivers should take extra precautions and practice a duty of care on the road to consider the more-dangerous conditions a bike rider must face. If, however, you have been unfortunately injured due to the negligence of other drivers and were injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
Compensation can be used to cover accident-related expenses, such as medical bills, bike damage, or lost wages due to missed time at work. When someone is careless and puts you in danger, you shouldn’t have to pay the price—contact Morgan & Morgan, the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to learn how you can get compensated.
Read on to learn more about motorcycle accidents and what you can do in the aftermath of an unfortunate collision.