Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are more common than many people think. What’s even more common is the rate of fatalities and injuries in motorcycle accidents both statewide and nationwide. At Pacific Attorney Group, our Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorneys have taken the time to compile this list of informative motorcycle accident and injury statistics for your convenience.

California Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 495 motorcyclists in California were killed in 2007.
Of the 495 motorcyclists killed, 86% of them were wearing helmets.
Of the 495 motorcyclists killed, 30% of them had a blood alcohol concentration of .01 or more.
The most recent data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) shows that over 10,000 people were injured in 2006.
According to the CHP, the age group with the highest number of motorcycle injures are people between the ages of 15 and 24 with 2,381 injuries and 82 deaths, followed by people ages 25-44 with 2,364 injuries and 86 deaths.
According to the CHP, even though only 2.1% of registered vehicles are motorcycles, motorcyclists account for 9.4% of all traffic fatalities in California.
Data from CHP shows there was a 102% increase in motorcycle fatalities in California from 1998 to 2005, compared to a 24% increase for all traffic fatalities statewide.
The primary cause for 59% of the motorcycle collisions in California were attributed to unsafe speeding, improper training, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

National Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the most recent data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

5,154 motorcyclists were killed in 2007. This is a 7% increase from the 4,837 motorcyclists who were killed in 2006.
103,000 motorcyclists were injured in 2007. In 2006 there were 88,000 motorcycle injuries.
Per vehicle mile traveled, it is estimated that motorcycle riders are 35 times more likely to die in a vehicle crash than car passengers.
Per vehicle mile traveled, it is estimated that motorcycle riders are 8 times more likely to be injured in a vehicle crash than car passengers.
Per registered vehicle, the fatality rate for motorcyclists was 5.5 times the fatality rate for car passengers in 2006. The injury rate for motorcyclist was 1.2 times the injury rate for car passengers.
In 2007, motorcyclists accounted for 13% of the total traffic fatalities, 14% of all occupant fatalities, and 4% of all occupant injuries.
Motorcycles are more likely to be involved in a fatal collision with a fixed object than any other vehicle.
In 2007, there were more motorcycle riders involved in a fatal collision with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more than any other type of motor vehicle driver.
Helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists. The NHTSA estimates that helmets saved 1,784 motorcyclists’ lives in 2007.

Contact a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you or some you love has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, it’s absolutely imperative that you contact an experienced attorney right away. A Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group can evaluate your injury claim, and determine the best course of legal action. When you come to our firm, you can trust your motorcycle accident case will be handled by an attorney who truly has your best interest at heart, and who will do everything possible to fight for the compensation you deserve.

To discuss your legal matters with a dependable and skilled Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney at our firm, contact Pacific Attorney Group at (800) 670-8142.