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According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year there are 55 deaths for every 100,000 registered motorcycles. Since the year 2000, there has been a 55% increase in annual motorcycle crashes. In 2018, the NHTSA reported 4,985 fatalities among motorcyclists.
Motorcycle accidents are caused by negligence. While negligence is a broad term, the basic premise is this: Whenever the driver of a vehicle breaks a traffic law, the driver is acting negligently. When a driver fails to signal when changing lanes or turning, this act could be classified as negligent if it resulted in a collision with a motorcycle. When a driver is distracted by the radio, a cell phone, or some other cause, the driver could be considered negligent.
Historically, motorcyclists have been blamed for causing the majority of motorcycle accidents; however, traffic accident studies have revealed that a significant cause of motorcycle accidents are caused not by the motorcyclist, but by passenger vehicles whose drivers fail to pay attention or check their blind spots before making abrupt lane changes or turns. If you are a motorcycle driver and were injured due to another driver’s negligence, Brewer Law can help you file your claim.
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Motorcycles provide less protection for their drivers, the NHTSA reports that motorcyclists have a higher fatality rate as compared to drivers of passenger vehicles. In fact, a motorcyclists risk of fatality is 35% higher than that of a passenger vehicle driver, and a motorcyclist is 16 times more likely to be injured in the event of a crash.
In San Diego, one of the leading causes of motorcycle crashes is the failure of passenger vehicle drivers to check their blind spots. Every vehicle has blind spots, and the driver should be aware of blind spots to avoid causing an accident. Blind spots caused by window glare are also a leading cause of motorcycle and vehicle accidents.
Cause of motorcycle accidents in San Diego
Poorly maintained roads
A common, but often overlooked cause of motorcycle accidents is poorly maintained roads. Uneven pavements, cracks in the roadway, and potholes may be a minor annoyance to a passenger vehicle driver, but they can be deadly for a motorcyclist.
Accidents caused by poorly maintained roads and infrastructure are due to negligence on the part of the government, which is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of roads.
Equipment defects
Another common cause of motorcycle accidents is defective equipment. Even if your motorcycle is new, parts and pieces of the bike could be defective due to a design flaw, manufacturing error, or low-quality materials.
Common California motorcycle injuries
Motorcycle injuries tend to vary greatly from accident to accident. These are the most common:
- Road Rash – When a person is thrown from a motorcycle, friction between the roadway and the victim can cause layers of skin to be removed, resulting in painful injury and skin damage.
- Spine Injuries – Herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and crushed vertebrae are all common injuries in motorcycle accidents. Spinal cord injuries of any kind are serious and could result in life-changing consequences for the victim.
- Brain Injuries – Ranging from a common concussion to a brain contusion, even minor brain injuries can severely impact an individual’s ability to function on a day-to-day basis.
- Bone Fractures – Bones can break, and the severity varies considerably; a broken leg could keep you off your feet and out of work for months, while a broken foot may be a minor inconvenience. Both are eligible for damages.
- Loss of Limb – Losing a limb is a painful injury, both physically and emotionally. Losing a limb may also directly affect your ability to earn a living.
- Paralysis – A life-changing injury in all respects: physically, emotionally, and financially. Legal assistance can help by obtaining a settlement to offset the cost of long-term medical bills and other damages.
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, call a San Diego, CA motorcycle accident attorney Brewer Law. for a free consultation.
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