Motorcycle Accidents

Turlock Personal Injury Attorney

The statistics regarding motorcycle accidents and the serious dangers riders face speak for themselves. According to the United States Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some of the most concerning motorcycle crash statistics are:

• Riders are 35 times more likely to experience death in road accidents
• In 2008, 88,000 motorcycle riders were injured in highway accidents alone
• 11% of all roadway accidents involve motorcycles
• Nearly half of fatal motorcycle accidents involve at least one other vehicle

While compiling statistics can help federal agencies take the actions needed to reduce the prevalence of motorcycle accidents, riders will always accept an inherent risk when they get on their bikes and share the roads and highways with other, larger vehicles. When proving negligence during the personal injury claim process, our attorneys investigate every aspect surrounding an injured victim's case. Some of the common causes our legal team looks for include aggressive driving of other drivers, their failure to be aware of their surroundings and other similar actions of negligence and unlawful acts.

Case preparation is always an essential element of crafting effective claims, but it is of the utmost importance in motorcycle accidents. Although riders are often injured by the negligence or carelessness of other drivers, insurance companies do everything they can to shift blame away from their policy holders. By highlighting the common stereotypes associated with motorcyclists, including their use of high speeds, lane splitting, and unsafe lane changing, insurance companies attempt to transfer at least some percentage of fault on riders. In order to protect yourself from these types of accusations, you need to work with experienced lawyers who know how to deflect allegations and present strong and convincing proof of negligence.

Fighting for Motorcycle Accident Victims

The fact that motorcycle riders nearly always experience some type of injury during an accident means that their need for compensation is extremely prudent. As such, our firm makes sure to handle these cases with our full dedication and with our full commitment of resources, skills and legal abilities. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident due to another driver's negligence, Habbas & Associates is fully prepared to fight for your fair compensation. Contact our firm to learn more about your potential claim.