Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are unique on the road. They enjoy greater freedom and abilities to maneuver easily, but because they do not have a vehicle surrounding them they face a greater percentage of injuries and deaths when involved in an accident, especially with another motor vehicle.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 4,200 motorcycle riders were killed in 2009 while on their bikes. That accounts for nearly 13 percent of motorists killed in motor vehicle crashes during 2009, despite the fact that motorcycle riders make up only two percent of motorists overall.
Consider these facts:
- Motorcycle deaths doubled from 1997 – 2008 – CDC
- Motorcycle crash-related injuries and death total more than $12 billion yearly in medical care costs and productivity loss http://www.iihs.org/research/fatality_facts_2009/motorcycles.html
- Approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a motorcycle rider, while only 20 percent of passenger car crashes injure or kill a driver or passenger in their vehicle.
Oftentimes other vehicles involved in motorcycle accidents are at least partially at fault for the accident.
If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or your loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident, you need Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyers who will fight for your rights. Call the offices of Godin Geraghty Puntillo Camilli, SC today for your free case evaluation.
