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Motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries in California are a significant public safety issue in the state. In California's 2015 Annual Performance Report from the California Office of Traffic Safety, statistics showed that motorcycle fatalities and injuries have been on an upward trend. While the OTS goal was to reduce motorcyclist fatalities by 25 percent from the 2008-2012 five-year moving average,…
Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 'Motorcycle Crash Causes and Outcomes: Pilot Study” is a detailed reporting on the causes and statistics regarding motorcycle crashes in the United States. The majority of accidents continue to involve automobiles, however the percentage of motorcycles involved has continued to rise since the late 90's. Along with the rising in involvement,…
A traumatic motorcycle accident can shake up even the strongest rider. Unfortunately, part of what makes riding motorcycles so enjoyable - the freedom of the wide, open sky and clear road in front of you – also means you don’t have the protection someone in a car does when an accident occurs. Luckily, as experienced motorcycle accident attorneys here at…
There are two people that negligent injury victims see, that they never thought they would see when they woke up that day. One is a medical doctor of some sort, who will deal with the physical affects of the accident. The other is a lawyer, who will attend to the legal rights and financial rights that may have stemmed out…
The typical passenger vehicle weighs about 3,000 pounds. Heavy, by any standards. And, when traveling at unsafe speeds or driven by a dangerous driver can and does inflict serious property and physical damage. Now, multiple that by 30. The average weight of a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh over 90,000 pounds. 18-wheelers, big rigs, semis, trucks, are everywhere on our…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually defined as an injury suffered by the skull or head, or a head injury that is so profound that it disrupts the brain function. Right now, today, more than five million in the US live with a some form of TBI. They – traumatic brain injuries – can vary in degrees from mild…
Okay –- you've been negligently injured, you've been unable to work, medical bills are draining your bank account and now you want justice. You talk to a personal injury attorney and together you decide to file a lawsuit to best protect your legal and financial rights. Everything is moving right along and now you have one big question: How long…
Southern California is a motorcycle riders heaven on earth – scenic coastal rides, flat roads, winding mountain passes, wide open highways and the weather to make the 2-wheeler passion a year round adventure. Unfortunately, with so many other vehicles on the road, Southern California is also an increasingly dangerous place for motorcycle riders. -- Just this past week, a Marine…
Did you know that in 1896, Roy C. Marks of San Francisco produced the first motorcycle made in the USA. It became what would be called the “California Motorcycle.” 100 year old bike! Since then, millions and millions of men, women and children have enjoyed the back roads, winding streets and open highways that only travel aboard a 2-wheeler can…
It's a simple, straight forward question: what would you do if you were injured while being a passenger on a friends motorcycle? No one sets out one day to file a lawsuit against a friend or relative. It's just not something most people aspire to do. However, if you have been injured when you were a passenger on a motorcycle,…