New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycles may be fun to ride and even fuel-efficient, but they can also be dangerous. One of the main reasons motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic is because these vehicles do not provide any protection for its occupants. Sometimes, impaired or reckless riders cause motorcycle accidents. However, in numerous instances, they are caused by other negligent drivers who are impaired, inattentive, driving distracted, or speeding.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles recently compiled a summary of all motorcycle crashes in 2009. During that year, motorcycles were involved in 5,150 accidents. The report states that 155 people were killed and 5,042 were injured in motorcycle accidents in New York. In those crashes, 146 motorcycle operators and five motorcycle passengers were killed. Also, 4,444 of the injured victims were motorcycle operators and 505 of them were motorcycle passengers.
Determining the cause of a New York motorcycle accident is an important part of the claims process.
The most common cause of New York motorcycle crashes in the year 2009 was failure to yield the right-of-way, which resulted in 749 accidents. Driver distraction resulted in 670 motorcycle accidents and travelling at an unsafe speed was the cause of 744 motorcycle crashes. Motorcyclists are also vulnerable to auto defects and dangerous or defective roadways. The report states that 26 motorcycle accidents in 2009 involved a tire failure, and 15 accidents involved a steering failure.
Injured victims of New York motorcycle collisions may seek financial compensation for the damages they have suffered by filing a personal injury claim. The family of a deceased motorcycle accident victim may pursue compensation for their losses by filing a wrongful death claim. In either case, an experienced personal injury attorney can be of invaluable assistance and help victims and families fully understand their legal rights and options.
The skilledNew York personal injury lawyers with The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm handle all types of auto accident cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York motorcycle accident, please contact us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free consultation and comprehensive case assessment. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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