Los Angeles Injury Lawyer Blog

In these tough economic times, motorcycles may become more popular because they are efficient on gas, may take less money to maintain and saves time in traffic. However, there are downsides to riding a motorcycle. There is very little protection for the rider, aside from his helmet and any protective gear that he may be wearing. Although California law allows motorcyclists to “straddle lanes,” meaning that the riders are able to go in the middle of two lanes while there is traffic, in order to bypass the cars. This poses its own dangers because of reckless drivers who may change lanes without checking their mirrors.

In Ventura County on Highway 101 on August 11, 2009, a motorcyclist was struck by a motor home; the rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene. According to witnesses and the driver of the motor home, the biker had been making obscene hand gestures to the motor home driver and had pulled in front of the motor home and suddenly braked. Officials reported that the motor home was traveling at about 55 miles per hour and could not have avoided hitting the motorcyclist. The biker was dragged for about 75 feet underneath the motor home. In another accident on Thursday, August 13, a motorcyclist was killed on the Highway 110 transition to the 105 Freeway. In this accident, the motorcyclist hit a wall and fell down an embankment.

If a motorcyclist is involved in an accident with a larger vehicle, chances are that he will sustain more serious injuries than passengers within the other car. Personal injury lawsuit success depends on the circumstances of each case, and particularly on who was at fault during the accident. Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident and want to know your rights? Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get your free and confidential consultation before it’s too late to file your case. Please go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about motorcycle accidents and injuries.