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Been in a motorcycle accident? Vehicle and Motorcycle accident lawyer educates
2008-10-21 04:32:57 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Ezine Articles Law News)
Personal injury lawyer educates on motorcycle accidents and provides staggering statistics on the fatalities of such an accident.
Dallas, Texas (CaymanMama.com) — Motorcycles are one of the most dangerous moving things on the road today and although the registration for these fast machines are on the rise, so are the fatalities as a result of motorcycle accidents.
A recent report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2004 says:
“4,008 motorcyclists died in 2004 and 76,000 were injured. About half of all motorcycles involved in a fatal crash collided with another vehicle. A little over one-third of cyclists that died were speeding, approximately twice the rate for drivers of passenger vehicles or light trucks. Almost half of the fatal accidents show alcohol involvement. One out of four motorcycle operators that were involved in fatal crashes had an invalid license. Helmets saved approximately 1158 lives in 2003; another 640 lives could have saved if helmets were worn.”
How quickly must a victim of an accident file a lawsuit?
Depending on which state the accident occurs in, there is a statute of limitations to file a lawsuit. This statute restricts the amount of time that a victim can take between the date of the accident/injury and the date the claim must be filed. In some states, that statute is one year; in others, it is two years. The motorcycle accident victim must educate themselves on the specific requirements in their state. The best thing to do is contact an attorney who handles motorcycle personal injury cases in your state.
Is it mandatory that motorcyclists carry insurance?
Each state requires all drivers, including motorcycle drivers to be licensed and insured. The minimum required insurance varies from state to state.
How much is my motorcycle injury case worth? Is there a limit on how much I can collect?
The value of a motorcycle accident case is determined by the area in which the case is filed as well as by the injuries that occurred during the accident. For example, a jury in Tampa or San Francisco, for instance, might award the same injured person much more in compensation than a jury in a small town in Texas or Ohio. Two different juries, even in the same county, may react very differently.
Putting a dollar amount on an injury can be complex. Motorcycle accidents are expensive because of the seriousness of the injury and the time it takes to recover. For this reason, the settlement depends heavily on the injury and the extent of the impact.
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