Injured
in a motorcycle accident?
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident,
the attorneys at The Law Offices of Stefan R. Latorre can help. Our firm has been
handling motorcycle, truck and automobile accidents since 1994.
Motorcycle accidents can be life-changing. An experienced motorcycle
accident lawyer can help with the many issues you may be facing,
including investigating the facts of the accident, dealing with
insurance companies, getting the right medical attention, motorcycle
repair or replacement, loss of income, paperwork, and getting a
fair and just settlement for you and your family. We offer a free,
in-person consultation, so you can find out what your legal rights
and options are. Call us now at 704-344-0004 or fill out our short
Contact form for a free
consultation.
Motorcycle Accident Information
Each year in the United States, thousands of motorcyclists are
injured and killed on streets and highways. According to reports
from the NHTSA , there were over 4,000 motorcycle accident deaths
in the United States in 2004. Three out of every four motorcycle
accident collisions involve another vehicle such as a car, truck
or SUV. Studies have shown that in most cases, the driver of the
other vehicle was to blame for the accident. 67% of motorcycle
accidents were caused by the operator of the other vehicle violating
the right of way of the motorcyclist. The most common reason for
these accidents is the failure of the motorists to see the person
riding the motorcycle.
When someone is involved in a motorcycle accident, there is almost
always an injury that occurs. Unlike in a car or truck, there
is no protective metal surrounding the cyclist. According to the
Hurt Report, a study researching motorcycle accident causes, 98%
of motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles resulted in injury
to the cyclist. 45% of the injuries were serious in nature. Not
surprisingly, injury severity increased when alcohol or speeding
was involved. As expected, the most serious injuries involved
the head, neck and chest areas. In the study, only 40% of those
motorcycle riders involved in an accident were wearing helmets.
Just as expected, studies show that wearing a helmet greatly reduces
the injury and chance of death in motorcycle accidents. Protective
clothing such as gloves and jackets also greatly reduce the extent
of injuries. Some of the serious injuries that motorcyclists may
sustain include:
Brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries and other back injuries
Broken bones
Road rash
Legal Help for Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accident attorneys
at The Law Offices of Stefan R. Latorre can help you recover money to pay
for all the related expenses associated with a motorcycle accident
including medical bills, lost wages (both present and future),
pain and suffering, future medical expenses, physical therapy,
property damage, motorcycle repair or replacement, loss of motorcycle
use, and other accident-related expenses. We have helped many
other motorcycle accident victims and would be pleased to help
you.
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