Motorcycle Accident Statistics

At Motorcycle Accident Lawyer/ Las Cruces Injury Attorneys, we are not just about making sure that you stand the best chance of winning your case, but we also feel like we must educate our clients. When it comes to motorcycles, there are a few statistics we feel we need to share with you. This is designed to give you a better understanding of what to expect. Have a look, and should you feel the need to ask any questions, we would like to invite you to give us a call right away. Our experts are always standing by.

Accident Chances

One needs to keep in mind that these figures are collected using the data provided by insurance companies and law enforcement agencies. But you also need to keep in mind that many incidents go unreported, or the client may just not submit a claim. The information we do however have at our disposal shows that 1 in every 1O motorcyclists will get into some form of accident or another. That may not seem so bad until you become part of the 1%. Should you find yourself in this situation, call us immediately so we can assess the validity of your claim.

Who Is Involved

Think of this for a second. How many times have you seen a motorcycle accident where the bike was the only vehicle involved? We guess your answer would be almost never, and the statistics back you up. Only about 25% of incidents involve just the biker and fixed object in the environment. The other 75% as we are sure you already guessed involves one or more vehicles. When it comes to the bike itself, only about 3% of incidents are caused by mechanical failures. We hope this has provided some useful information which you can use in the future.

Causes

The majority of incidents in which the motorcyclist is usually at fault are caused by driver error, unfortunately. His could manifest itself through late-breaking, losing control in the corners due to excess speed, or sliding out. Now it is not always your fault when it comes to driver error, and 15% of the incidents are usually caused by poor road conditions which could include potholes, pavement ridges, and more. So we think the best lesson o take from this paragraph is that safety should always come first no matter what. Only take the risk when you are in a controlled environment, like a track day.

Weather Not To Blame

Some people are very quick to blame the weather when it comes to their accidents, but unfortunately, the numbers do not favor them. Our research shows that in the majority of cases it does not affect the event itself. More accidents occur in weather that would otherwise be deemed great riding weather than it does in stormy, or otherwise challenging conditions. So remember, you always take the weather with you, everywhere you go, and we will always be there to help assess your claim and see if you are due something extra.