Idaho Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
Motorcycle accident statistics on Idaho crashes are telling: travelling by motorcycle can cause devastating personal injury and even wrongful death. In 2006 alone, there were eight motorcycle accident deaths in Idaho – 14 percent of the 267 motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state that year.* Although nothing can erase the trauma of suffering an injury or the loss of a loved one, obtaining compensation to cover the losses and expenses stemming from a motorcycle accident injury or death can help reduce stress in the aftermath of the accident. At Proner & Proner, our motorcycle accident attorneys fight for the rights of Idaho bikers who have been injured due to someone else's negligence. When you enlist the services of our team, we will work diligently to obtain any damages to which you may be entitled.
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Proner & Proner is a motorcycle accident law firm well-known for its track record of successful case resolutions. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling motorcycle accident claims and have obtained many settlements and jury awards for injured victims and their families.
Types of Injuries
The severity of a motorcycle accident injury depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and whether the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. An accident may cause relatively minor injuries such as road rash and broken bones. In an overwhelming number of motorcycle accidents, however, victims suffer catastrophic injuries, including back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury, and even death.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement or jury award is intended to compensate a victim for the financial losses he or she suffers as a result of his or her injury, including medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, decreased earning potential, household expenses during recovery, and other relevant expenses. The amount of the settlement or jury award depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances surrounding the crash, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the skill of the victim’s attorney.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
There are a number of steps involved in filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit, including investigating the accident and filing the proper documentation within the appropriate timeline. Given the complexity of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable for victims to hire an experienced lawyer to handle their claims.
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If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys or to learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. We serve clients from throughout Idaho.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect accident trends in Idaho and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 49,000 motorcycle accident injuries and 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths in the U.S.
- In 2004, there were 24 motorcycle accident deaths in Idaho – 9 percent of the 260 motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state that year.
- In 2005, there were 26 motorcycle accident deaths in Idaho – 9 percent of the 275 motor vehicle accident fatalities that year.
- Of the 275 highway traffic fatalities in Idaho in 2005, 31 percent (85 deaths) involved driver impairment. Of these victims, 26 were motorcyclists – 35 percent of whom were helmeted, five of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 20 of whom had no BAC.
- In 2007, there were 26 motorcycle accident fatalities in Idaho. Of these victims, 35 percent were wearing helmets, 24 percent were driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, and 30 percent had a BAC of 0.01 or higher.
- Idaho is one of nine states with a Strategic Highway Safety Plan that does not include motorcycle safety and 27 with anti-impaired riding education efforts for motorcycle riders.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys for Assistance with Your Case in Idaho
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries during a motorcycle accident in Idaho (ID) or elsewhere in the U.S., contact our motorcycle accident attorneys for assistance with your case. The Motorcycle accident lawyers at Proner & Proner can provide you and a loved one with expert legal representation.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
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