Money Raised for Woman Injured in L.A. Motorcycle Accident
Friends of a 29-year old woman who was involved in a recent motorcycle accident have raised more than $45,000 to help in her full recovery. The accident victim was riding with a male companion who was killed after their motorcycle crashed into the rear of a car reportedly driven by an elderly woman.
Police have said that the crash happened along Sunset Boulevard when a car that was travelling in front of the motorcycle made a sudden left turn, causing the motorcycle to hit the back of the car.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
In motorcycle accidents, riders lack the protection of an increased vehicle, exposing them to higher chances of serious and fatal injuries. As a result of the deadly motorcycle accident in Sunset Boulevard, the accident victim broke both her legs and several ribs, suffered a cracked pelvis, liver damage, internal bleeding, and brain swelling.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states in its website that motorcycle deaths reported in the US were 27 times higher than deaths resulting from car accidents. Forty-two percent of the motorcycle crashes involved a motor vehicle turning left while the motorcycle was going straight or passing the vehicle. Another agency, the Governors Highway Safety Association said that more than 5,000 motorcycle riders were killed in motorcycle accidents in 2015.
Rider deaths have increased as thousands of motorcycles are being sold in the US every year. Failing to both notice the motorcycle, and to share the road with these relatively lightweight machines, are some of the factors that are linked to deadly motorcycle accidents.
If you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle crash, consulting an experienced personal injury attorney about your injuries is important.
Importance of Personal Injury Lawyer
Your attorney can examine all the details of your accident, identify the cause or causes, and determine any potential liability for your injuries. Your lawyer can also represent you before insurance companies, and if necessary, take your claim to court in order to obtain the true value of compensation that you legally deserve.
Motorcycle accidents can be complicated cases. Insurance companies and even juries can entertain bias against motorcycle riders.
In Los Angeles, California, the personal injury attorneys of the Bedford Law Group, PLC, have years of experience in motorcycle accident cases. Our firm strives hard to obtain the maximum value of compensation that our clients legally deserve. We also handle other types of personal injury cases such as auto accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death cases.
We invite you to all us today at (310) 507-7900 to learn more about how we can help you.
