Important information on increased U.S. motorcycle accident numbers

Our Galveston motorcycle crash lawyers present some important information local motorcyclists need to know on increases in the numbers of U.S. motorcycle accidents. Data from the U.S. NHTSA shows that in an average year, about 13 out of 100,000 cars have fatal crashes. By contrast, about 73 out of 100,000 motorcyclists have fatal crashes, which represents a far higher proportion of fatalities for bikers than for passenger car occupants.

Bikers also experience a far greater risk of fatal accidents per mile traveled. The risk of a fatal motorcycle crash per mile traveled is 35 times higher for bikers than for passenger car occupants.

• The fatality rates among motorcyclists have been increasing steadily over the years even though motorcycles represent but a small fraction of the vehicles out on U.S. roads.
• Bikers under the age of 40 are about 36 times more likely to die of a fatal vehicle accident than drivers of other types of vehicles in that age group.
• Bikers 40 and over are about 20 times more likely to die in fatal crashes than drivers of other types of vehicles in the same age group.
• More than 4,000 motorcyclists die in fatal crashes in an average year on the U.S. roads.

Manufacturers offer some sophisticated safety gear for bikers that choose to use it. But even the latest motorcycle passenger roll bars and airbag protection systems can’t do much to change the fact that a biker is directly exposed to most of the force of a motorcycle crash. And a fragile human body that suffers high-speed impact with another vehicle, with a tree or with a concrete road barrier doesn’t stand a chance against the stronger objects it hits.

Your injuries from a motorcycle crash could be permanently disabling and intensely painful. Medical expenses could easily reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck and you have questions regarding your eligibility for financial compensation for your pain and injuries, contact our experienced Galveston motorcycle crash lawyers at 877-307-9500 for your free consultation.

We’re dedicated to your successful recovery, and we don’t charge you any attorney’s fees unless you win. If you’re suffering from a costly motorcycle accident injury, you need attorneys like Tony Denena & Chad Points who possess the resources to fight for you and your rights. Call today.