Boulder Motorcycle Accident & Injury Attorney

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

At The Law Office of Edward Smith, not only do we provide representation to injured motorcycle accident victims, but we also strive to provide them with the valuable information they need after being injured. Whether you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, cruiser bike accident, or sports bike accident, or want to know more about motorcycle safety or types of injuries, a Boulder motorcycle accident attorney from our firm can provide you with the assistance you will need during this time.

A major motorcycle accident study revealed the following statistics about motorcycle accidents, injuries, and fatalities in 2006:

75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle.
25 percent of motorcycle accidents were single vehicle accidents involving the motorcycle colliding with the road or a fixed object in the environment.
Less than 3 percent of motorcycle accidents are caused by vehicle failure.
Roadway defects are responsible for causing 2 percent of motorcycle accidents.
The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.
Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.
Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic controls.
Fuel system leaks and spills were present in 62% of the motorcycle accidents in the post-crash phase, representing an undue hazard for fire.
The likelihood of injury is extremely high in motorcycle accidents and 98% of multiple vehicle collisions and 96% of single vehicle accidents result in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider; 45% result in more than a minor injury.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should contact a Boulder Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at The Law Office of Edward Smith today!