Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

At our firm, we are committed to helping motorcycle riders. If you or a friend or family member has been involved in a motorcycle accident, a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyer at our firm can help. We offer a free case evaluation to determine what your claim is worth and how we can help. When you work with an attorney at our firm, you will receive the unparalleled service and dedication that has made us successful in helping so many motorcyclists just like you.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a government agency committed to keeping roadways throughout the United States safe and accident-free. The NHTSA publishes statistics regarding motor vehicle accidents throughout the U.S., including motorcycle accident statistics. These statistics are helpful in getting a better understanding of motorcycle accidents, their causes, and motorcycle accident injuries.

According to a January 2008 report by the NHTSA:

• In 2006, 4,493 motorcycle operators were killed in accidents throughout the United States.
• 476 motorcycle operators were killed in California that same year.
• From 2002 through 2006, the number of motorcycle operator fatalities steadily increased in California and throughout the rest of the U.S.

According to an October 2007 report by the NHTSA regarding 2002 statistics, approximately 35% of helmeted riders suffered a head injury, while 51% of unhelmeted riders suffered head injuries. These statistics help to prove the importance of a helmet in motorcycle safety.

According to an August 2007 report by the NHTSA:

• The percentage of motorcycle rider (both operators and passengers) fatalities has risen steadily from 2002 through 2006. 
• California had one of the highest increases in the number of fatalities during this time period.
• In 2006, 11.9% of motor vehicle fatalities were motorcycle riders (in California).
• A total of 506 motorcycle operators and passengers were killed in motorcycle accidents in California, in 2006.

If you have been involved in an accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, a lawyer at our firm can help. We will work with you to investigate your accident and claim and help you file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit in order to obtain compensation for your losses. At our firm, we understand that you are going through an extremely difficult time, and it is our goal to provide you with excellent legal representation so you can make it through.

Contact a Sacramento motorcycle accident attorney at our firm today!