Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney for a Free Legal Consultation
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you should contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Bellum Law Group at (888) 223-5586 for a free legal consultation.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Are All Too Common
While motorcycles make up a small percentage of the vehicles on the road, they make up 17% of all motor vehicle deaths. In California, this is an all-too-common occurrence—as California has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accident deaths in the country.
To put these numbers into perspective, a motorcycle rider is 26 times more likely to die in an accident than a person in a passenger vehicle!
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Many people assume that motorcycle riders are generally the cause of the accidents they are involved in. This is false! Passenger vehicles are statistically more likely to be at-fault in a collision involving a motorcycle.
Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
- Distracted driving. Unfortunately, in this day and age, too many drivers are routinely distracted by their phones and are consistently texting, taking photos, and answering calls while driving. Compounded with the fact that motorcycles have a lower profile than passenger vehicles or trucks, it is no surprise that distracted drivers collide with motorcycles at such a high rate.
- Unsafe roads. State and local governments have a duty of care to drivers and motorcycle riders alike to keep the roads safe. Unfortunately, something as simple as loose gravel or asphalt can cause a motorcycle accident. Additionally, a sharp increase in the deterioration of roadway infrastructure in the last decade has contributed to the alarming increase in motorcycle accidents.
- Speeding. By far, the largest contributor to serious or deadly motorcycle accidents is speeding. Whether a motorcycle is traveling at a high-rate speed—or another vehicle is—serious bodily injury or death is an unfortunate likelihood.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney at Bellum Law Group. And, under no circumstances should you speak to the other party’s insurance company—we do that for you! We will also contact the police to file a report, find doctors in your area, and pursue compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company for your property damage, bodily injuries, and emotional distress.
Call Bellum Law Group now at (888) 223-5586 to speak with an experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney today.