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People are drawn to motorcycles for the feelings of freedom and power that come from flying down the highway on two wheels, but tens of thousands of U.S. citizens are injured or killed riding motorcycles every year. Despite the fact that more than 75% of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with other vehicles, injuries sustained by the motorcyclist are almost always more severe for obvious reasons.

The failure of automobile or truck motorists to see motorcycles in traffic is the major cause of motorcycle accidents. As a result, many motorcycle drivers, assuming they are lucky enough to survive the encounter, have cause for suing the other motorist in court.

Some lawsuits involving motorcycles are based on roadway defects, like potholes or ridges in the pavement. Suits against municipalities for poor road conditions are commonplace when motorcycle injuries occur.

Motorcyclists Need to Watch Out for This One

If you ride a motorcycle, you already know that there are special considerations you have to take to avoid motorcycle accident injury in Los Angeles. You wear a helmet and other protective gear. You know you need to find cover in bad weather. You make sure you take care of your bike, so that you avoid all possible mechanical failures, and you drive safely and defensively.

But what about the things you can’t control? Other drivers and debris in the road are not up to you. Well, you think, you can still just ride defensively, right? Definitely, but some roads are just so dangerous you need to know in advance.

Route 17 in California is one of these roads. The road is part of the California Freeway and Expressway System and is under consideration to be part of the State Scenic Highway System. That means a lot of California bikers are going to ride this dangerous stretch.

The combination of narrow shoulders, dense traffic, sharp turns, blind curves, and animals, like deer and mountain lions, that leap into traffic make Route 17 one of the most dangerous patches in the state. Add in the fact that you’re winding through the Santa Cruz Mountains, an area of high altitude and precipitation, and you’ve got to be really careful.

The state of California has pledged to make Route 17 safer for motorists and motorcyclists alike, but the cost of the repairs and changes to make the road safe for bikers amounts to at least $200 million. There’s no telling how taxpayers may react to that expense, so the best thing for motorcyclists in California, for now, is to just enjoy the ride and be extra-careful when you travel on Route 17.

Article By Motorcycle Accident Law Firm in Los Angeles:

Milton & DeKruif
1110 South Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91205
Phone: 866-399-1589

Personal injury is a serious matter that can ruin your health, your job, your family, and your future. Whether you have been the victim of a car accident, wrongful death, dog bites or a work injury, you need experienced accident attorneys by your side. These professional lawyers can help you negotiate with insurance companies, file for workers’ compensation, and even arrange for medical care that does not require payment until your case is resolved. While you concentrate on getting well, your attorneys will aggressively pursue the compensation you need to get your life back on track.

Phoenix accident lawyers of Blake Law Firm, P.C. start working on a client’s case as if a settlement is out of the question and court is the only available option. This preparation enables them to aggressively pursue his/her claim at every stage of the process and send a clear message to the insurance attorneys: their firm is ready, willing, and experienced at taking these claims to trial when necessary. This approach often leads to willingness on the part of insurance attorneys to quickly begin negotiating reasonable settlement terms to compensate the client for his/her damages or tragic injuries.

Phoenix Accident Attorneys

1121 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite 126 • Phoenix, AZ 85014

Do not undermine the value of uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. If you have been injured in an accident it’s crucial that you contact a Seattle car accident lawyer.  King 5 TV recently reported that approximately 17% of all motorists in Washington State now have no insurance, and these numbers are on the rise.  Washington currently ranks 10th highest in the nation when it comes to the number of uninsured drivers.

Why is this pattern emerging?  It turns out that there is a direct correlation to the unemployment numbers.  When people lose their jobs, they cut out certain expenses that they believe is expendable.  Too often they will reduce or eliminate their automobile insurance coverage.  This can prove to be a costly mistake.

While the law only requires that a driver have at least $25,000 in liability insurance, this amount may not go far, especially given the high cost of medicine today.  Purchasing as much UM/UIM coverage you can afford is the best way to protect yourself from potentially having to deal with surreal costs of an injury.  Car accidents are one of the leading causes of deaths.  If a family member has died as a result of an automobile or motor vehicle accident, contact a Seattle wrongful death attorney to go over your options.

An interesting story online illustrated a clear picture of how important UM/UIM coverage really is.  A few months ago, a woman was rear ended by another motorist who was uninsured.  The other driver was a young 25 year old man with no job and no automobile insurance.  The collision he caused resulted in about $8,000 of damages to the women’s’ car.  On top of that, the whiplash caused significant injuries to her neck and spine, and resulted in 2 surgeries.  The medical bills topped $80,000, which her health insurance carrier only paid about 70%.

Unfortunately, because she had declined UM/UIM coverage years ago in order to save $100 a year, her car accident lawyer couldn’t get any recourse against the other driver.  If she sued the young man, she wouldn’t have been able to collect anything from him because he had no assets.  When all is said and done, more than $20,000 was paid out of her own pocket for an accident she didn’t cause.

Had adequate UM/UIM coverage been purchased, her insurance company could have paid her that difference.  For a seasoned Seattle car accident attorney servicing Washington call the law offices of Carrington Nuamah at 206.965.8726 today for a consultation.

When you are injured as the result of someone’s negligence, your life changes immediately. In addition to dealing with the immediate injury, you will face many costly and time-consuming issues, including:

• Multiple medical visits
• Physical therapy
• Psychological therapy
• Lost time from work
• Temporary or even permanent inability to continue working
• Care for yourself and your family
• Repair or replacement of damaged items

When your injuries are serious, insurance settlements often leave you paying for your own future expenses. This is why it is so important to retain an experienced Phoenix accident attorney, who will advise you on the best approach and guide you through the process. Often, litigation is the best choice to get a fair settlement for your losses.

Blake Law Firm cares about their clients and work tirelessly to protect their rights and ensure they find justice. For a free consultation and to learn more about how they can help you to deal with the aftermath of an accident and to recover the compensation you deserve, contact their accident lawyer at 602-635-4853 today.

Phoenix accident lawyers

1121 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite 126 • Phoenix, AZ 85014

It’s easy to forget how much danger we’re in each time we venture out on the road. Not so, however, for those who routinely work with traffic accidents and their victims. Those law enforcement offices, medical personnel, and accident attorneys are keenly aware of vehicle and driver hazards. These statistics will help you think about what they represent the next time you get behind the wheel.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which reports on bus and truck accidents in Atlanta and the state of Georgia’s record in 2008 looks like this:

• More than 3,900 large trucks and 100 buses were involved in non-fatal crashes.
• Nearly 2,100 large trucks and 58 buses were involved in injury accidents.
• More than 3,200 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks while 123 were hurt in bus accidents.

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Encyclopedia, part of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, keeps track of fatal accidents by state and for the country as a whole. FARS reports that Georgia fatalities actually decreased by three percent from 2006 to 2007 (1,693 to 1,641, respectively).

Nationally, the 2007 breakdown looks like this:

• There were 37,248 fatal crashes, in which 21,647 drivers and 8,657 passengers were killed. (The locations of nearly 100 victims could not be established.)
• More than 5,100 motorcyclists met their death on the road, as did 4,654 pedestrians, and nearly 700 pedal cyclists.

FARS also reports the following 2007 figures by population, license, and registration. There were:

• 13.61 fatalities per 100,000 population.
• 16.05 fatalities per 100,000 registered vehicles.
• 19.96 fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers.

Provided courtesy of the Palazzola Law Firm, P.C., Atlanta accident lawyers:

4300 Buford Highway, Suite 204
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Phone: 888-393-3144

A motorcycle accident injury in the San Francisco Bay Area is, unfortunately, not uncommon.  A lot of times motorcyclists can prevent these accidents from occurring by avoiding common mistakes such as failing to wear clothes in colors that will easily make them stand out from their surroundings.  They also fail to be aware of any visible obstructions or road hazards.

There are San Francisco motorcycle accident law firms available and one in particular, Pave & Bogaards, know the common mistakes motorcyclists make when they get into an accident and should be avoided by doing the following:

• Have someone else help you move your motorcycle.
• Ask witnesses for contact information and what they saw which may be necessary for a case.
• Take pictures of all vehicles at their point of rest and any other evidence on the roadway.  A camera phone works just fine.
• Call the police immediately to have them fill out an accident report.
• If the accident victim is hurt, have someone call for an ambulance.
• Chart the point of impact and the point of rest.

All of these actions will help clients when filing a San Francisco Bay Area motorcycle accident lawsuit or settlement.  The case should be the same for bicycle accidents.

If you or someone you know needs a experienced motorcycle accident lawyer or a San Francisco bicycle injury attorney, please contact Pave & Bogaards, Attorneys at Law for legal consultation.

Motorcycle accidents are traumatic to more than just a person’s body. Accidents often affect a riders mind and cause them disorientation and stress. For this reason it is crucial to rely on more than just memory after an accident happens.

Importance of Taking Notes
• Notes should be taken that describe before, during and after the accident.
• Your “before” notes should describe where you were driving, anything you may have noticed before the accident, including weather and road conditions and who you were with.
• Your “during” notes should describe anything you can remember about when the actual accident happened. This would include anything you may have seen, felt or heard. Anything you heard is especially important because often drivers or witnesses may say things when the accident occurred that they may not be willing to repeat in front of police. An example of this would be admitting fault.
• Your “after” notes should describe any pain you may feel in the next days or months after the accident. These notes can be submitted when building your settlement case. Jotting down notes regarding even the smallest details about your injury can help a doctor better understand your injury.
• Other notes may include details from the conversation you had with the insurance company, medics, police officers, witnesses or other drivers involved. Be sure to include the date and time of these conversations.
• Make sure to note the name of the other driver (if any), make and model of their vehicle and type of insurance they have.
• Your notes can also include any pictures you or a witness may have taken of the motorcycle accident. Photographs make excellent evidence when building a case.

Article provided courtesy of the Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorneys at Lundy Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 866-281-8612, www.lundylawmotorcycleaccident.com.

David Crossan v. Kaolin Mushroom Farms

$6.9 Million Settlement in Motorcycle Accident involving a man and a truck owned by Kaolin Mushroom Farms.

1/5/2004—In January 2002, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas issued an order finalizing settlement negotiations between motorcyclist David Crossan and Kaolin Mushroom Farms. Mr. Crossan’s attorney, Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer, Joseph L. Messa, Jr., explained that his client was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by a truck owned by Kaolin Mushroom Farms and driven by Michael Townsend. Plaintiff Crossan had the right of way as he entered an intersection. Mr. Townsend failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection. The collision of the vehicles knocked Mr. Crossan off his motorcycle, into the truck and then to the ground.

Mr. Crossan’s injuries included head trauma resulting in a skull fracture with epidural and subdural bleeding, and multiple fractures of the pelvis and face. Three days after the accident, Mr. Crossan underwent a craniotomy, an evacuation of the epidural hematoma, and internal fixation of his pelvic and facial injuries. He was also put on a ventilator as a result of respiratory failure, but was eventually taken off the device. He still suffers from cognitive dysfunction and speech irregularities and must use a cane to walk. He lives with and is cared for by his parents. The most important thing is that there are now sufficient funds to take care of the plaintiff for the rest of his life, said his attorney, Joseph L. Messa, Jr. of Messa & Associates, a Philadelphia personal injury law firm.