California Personal Injury Blog

A motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 17-year-old recently near the intersection of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Maud Lane in Anaheim. Accident reports say the teen was traveling westbound on Santa Ana Canyon Road when his motorcycle collided with a Chrysler attempting to turn onto Maud Lane. The teen was rushed to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana where he died from his injuries. Although the victim was wearing a helmet, the force of the impact caused fatal injuries.

Anaheim motorcycle accident lawyer Samer Habbas knows all too well that motorcycle accidents in California have been trending upward for many years, as have motorcycle accident fatalities. Our state’s famously sunny weather combined with the surging popularity of motorcycles for their fun factor and gas mileage make this mode of transportation an increasingly common sight on California streets and highways. Regrettably, that has led to more deaths and injuries in motorcycle accidents.

The cause of this motorcycle accident is sadly typical in that the driver of an automobile who did not see the motorcyclist or respect his right of way caused it. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, contact Southern California motorcycle accident attorney Samer Habbas today at 888.848.5084. Mr. Habbas is an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer who has been helping accident victims and their families for many years. He offers free consultations and works hard to help each client recover the damages they deserve to help with medical expenses, lost wages, physical rehabilitation and other costs.

Resource link: Teen Killed in Anaheim Motorcycle Accident

Samer Habbas and other Long Beach motorcycle accident lawyers are alarmed at the steady rise in California motorcycle accidents year after year. They can’t prevent negligent drivers from failing to observe motorcyclists’ rights of way, but they can raise awareness about the causes of these accidents and the toll they take on victims and their families. To that end, here are some things that you should know:

The single-largest cause of California motorcycle accidents is motorists’ failure to see motorcycles in traffic.

The most common type of motorcycle accident is when an automobile strikes a rider while making a left turn into the path of the oncoming rider who was proceeding straight.

Motorcycle accidents are most likely to occur in intersections with another vehicle violating a motorcyclist’s right of way and usually disobeying a traffic signal.

Motorcycle riders can reduce their chances of being involved in an accident significantly by increasing their visibility to automobile drivers by wearing brightly colored yellow, orange or red jackets.

Of motorcycle riders hurt in accidents, 92% taught themselves how to ride or learned from friends or family. More than half of these accident victims have less than five months’ experience riding the bike they were on when the accident occurred. Riders with dirt bike experience are much less likely to be involved in a motorcycle accident.

Around three in four motorcycle accidents involve the bike colliding with another vehicle, most likely a passenger vehicle.

Alcohol is a factor in almost half of all fatal motorcycle accidents.

Motorcyclists have little to protect them in an accident and often suffer very serious and even fatal injuries. If you or someone you care for has been injured or lost in a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent driver, call 888.848.5084 today to schedule a free consultation with Southern California motorcycle accident attorney Samer Habbas. He is a California motorcycle accident lawyer who has been helping accident victims and their families recover the compensation they deserve for many years, and he has a reputation for working hard for each client.

Resource link: Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle aficionados across the country were saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Hurt, known for his research on motorcycle safety in 1981. Hurt’s study has been instrumental in preventing motorcycle crashes and saving lives.

According to a story in webBikeWorld, Hurt’s team of experienced motorcyclists investigated bike accident scenes over a two-year period. The team compiled information from interviews with more than 2,310 motorcyclists, approximately 3,600 police reports and over 900 accidents.

National Motorcycle Fatalities

In 1975, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began collecting data concerning motorcycle fatalities. Since the 1980s, fatalities have more than doubled; and since the 1990s, motorcyclist deaths continue to rise. Unfortunately, even with all the data and research compiled by Hurt and the NHTSA, there were still more than 5,000 motorcyclist fatalities in 2008, the highest number ever reported.

Has the Motorcycle Helmet Law made an impact?

Some form of the national helmet law has been in place since the late 1960s. Throughout the years, the federal government has attempted to coax states into compliance with a motorcycle helmet law by dangling funding for safety programs and construction. This attempt did not work. When the 1990s rolled around, only 27 states had a form of limited motorcycle helmet law (typically for individuals under 18 years old). Currently, three states have no helmet law at all.

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys South Los Angeles

The Samer Habbas motorcycle accident lawyers love the open road as much as our fellow motorcyclists and we hope you wear a helmet whenever you ride. However, accidents do happen that can dramatically change your life and the life of someone you love. Call the Law Offices of Samer Habbas for a free consultation to discuss your motorcycle accident. You can reach us by using our web form or by calling 888-848-5084.