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Motorcycle Accidents: Risk Factors

Many people consider riding a motorcycle to be an enjoyable hobby. It gives us a chance to see the world while enjoying exhilarating speeds. Unfortunately, it can just as dangerous as it is pleasant. In 2006, motorcycle injuries increased for the seventh year in a row. That year 4,778 motorcyclists were killed in collisions.

Speeding and alcohol are two major factors in this type of injury. Motorcyclists are at the highest risk for single-vehicle accidents when taking a sharp turn. However, this does not mean that motorcyclists are always or even usually at fault in this type of accident. Around 75% of motorcycle accidents involve collision with another vehicle, which is most likely to be a privately owned car. In the majority (66%) of these two-vehicle collisions, the driver of the car was at fault.

The most common reason for a car to collide with a motorcycle is that many drivers simply do not keep an eye out for bikers and pedestrians. Most drivers may be careful to give right of way to another driver in the appropriate circumstances, but some will not afford the same courtesy to a person on a motorcycle. This negligence causes serious accidents that can lead to torn skin, broken bones, and death.

If you or a loved one is a motorcyclist who has been injured by a negligent driver, you are entitled to compensation for financial loss and pain and suffering. contact motorcycle accident lawyers Friedman & Bonebrake at 312-466-8200.