Motorcycles are fun, efficient and economical vehicles to drive. With gas prices on the rise, more and more people are riding motorcycles every day. But riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. Since motorcycles lack the physical protection cars offer, drivers and passengers are much more exposed than any other motor vehicle operator, and the injuries they suffer in accidents can often be severe, catastrophic and life altering. Broken bones, amputation or dismemberment, burns and scars, brain or spinal cord injury and even death are not uncommon. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,008 motorcyclists were killed and an additional 76,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents in 2009. Also, motorcycle occupants are about 32 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle accident and 6 times more likely to be seriously injured.

One problem facing motorcycles riders is that motorcycles are much smaller than cars and trucks and are sometimes not seen by the other vehicle driver until it is too late to avoid an accident. But the most common cause of motorcycle accidents is simple driver inattention. This happens when the other driver isn’t paying attention, fails to see the biker and doesn’t yield the right of way. Other typical motorcycle accident causes include rear-end collisions, U-turns and sudden lane changes, road hazards and defects. If you ride a motorcycle, remember to practice defensive driving, wear a helmet and protective clothing, and use your headlight even in the daytime.

The attorneys at our firm have handled numerous motorcycle accident cases. We know how to fight hard to protect the rights of injured motorcycle operators. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact us today. In addition to compensation for your pain and suffering, you may be able to recover financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Contact the experienced trial attorneys at Ernest Holzberg and Associates today to learn more about your legal rights. We offer a free consultation so that you can discuss your motorcycle accident claim with our attorneys at no cost.

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