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Motorcycle Accidents Overview

Over 4 million motorcycles are registered in the United States, and motorcycles are especially popular for recreation and transportation in Southern California. Motorcycles are fun to drive, they offer excellent fuel efficiency, and can be less expensive to buy than a car. Motorcycles are, however, significantly more dangerous than cars, and motorcyclists may become seriously injured or killed in collisions with cars and trucks. Motorcyclists comprise just two percent of all registered vehicles in the United States, yet approximately five percent of all highway fatalities each year involve motorcyclists and their passengers.

A collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle driver is a gravely unequal contest. In contrast to cars and trucks a motorcycle itself provides virtually no protection in a crash. In a motorcycle accident, the motorcyclist’s injuries are likely to be far more serious than those of the vehicle’s occupants.
Even when motorcyclists and their passengers use safety equipment such as a helmet and protective clothing, they may become injured as a result of faulty highway design, or because of defective safety equipment or a malfunction of the motorcycle.

At the Piering Law Firm , we have handled various motorcycle accident cases, including accidents with negligent automobile operators, negligent motorcycle operators, non-DOT approved (“novelty helmets”)/DOT approved helmets, and defective motorcycle luggage causing accidents.

Contact the Piering Law Firm to schedule your free and confidential initial consultation. We are available to speak with you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with home and weekend appointments when necessary. All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning there is no legal fee charged until we recover for you.

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