Kansas Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
Motorcycle accident statistics on Kansas crashes and injuries underscore the inherent danger of riding a motorcycle. In 2007 alone, there were 41 motorcycle accident fatalities in Kansas, 28 percent of which were helmeted, and 21 percent of which had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher, at the time of the crash*. If you, too, have suffered personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to obtain a settlement for your injuries, pain, and suffering. At Proner & Proner, our motorcycle accident attorneys represent Kansas bikers who have been injured through the negligence of others, helping them obtain whatever damages to which they are entitled. A motorcycle accident law firm esteemed throughout the nation for its track record of favorable case resolutions, we are committed to protecting our clients' rights in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident injury or death. When you secure our services, we will provide the aggressive legal counsel you need to recover financially from your ordeal.
Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
At Proner & Proner, we are committed to helping our clients understand their rights, including how the law impacts their rights. Experienced motorcycle accident attorneys serving Kansas and the rest of the United States, our team strives to elucidate matters such as injuries for which a victim may seek damages, the components of a motorcycle accident settlement, and the process of filing a lawsuit.
Types of Injuries
The severity of a motorcycle accident injury depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of the crash, the object with which the motorcyclist collided, and whether or not the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Whether a victim suffers a catastrophic injury (e.g., a back, burn, spinal cord, or brain injury) or a relatively minor one (e.g., broken bones or "road rash"), he or she may be able to obtain a settlement. (Surviving family members of wrongful death victims may also be able to obtain damages.)
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement includes recompense for the financial losses a victim suffers as a result of his or her injuries. For example, the settlement may include compensation for the victim's medical expenses, rehabilitative care, lost wages, decreased earning potential, and other losses. The settlement amount depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim's injuries, the circumstances of the accident, state law, and the degree to which (if any) the victim was liable for the accident.
Learn about Kansas motorcycle accident laws.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
In order to have grounds for filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit, a victim (the plaintiff) must prove that the actions or negligence of another party (the defendant) at least partially caused the accident. Proving the defendant's fault is the essence of a motorcycle accident suit. Each attorney at Proner & Proner has the expertise necessary to hold the appropriate party or parties responsible for our clients' injuries. Our expertise handling motorcycle accident claims, and our passion for protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists, makes us the choice of numerous accident victims throughout the state and nation.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with one of our motorcycle accident attorneys serving victims throughout Kansas. When you secure our services, we will provide the outstanding legal counsel for which the firm is known.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics highlight crash and injury trends in Kansas and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:
- In 1998, motorcycles accounted for less than 2 percent of registered vehicles in the U.S. Nonetheless, there was a 6 percent motorcycle accident fatality rate in the U.S., versus a 2 percent fatality rate for both passenger car occupants and light truck occupants.
- In 2004, there were 30 motorcycle accident deaths in Kansas - 6 percent of the 459 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. Of those 459 deaths, 121 (26 percent) involved drivers with a BAC of .08 or more.
- In 2005, there were 35 motorcycle accident deaths in Kansas - 8 percent of the 428 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. Of those 428 deaths, 122 (28 percent) involved drivers with a BAC of .08 or more. Approximately 23 percent of the motorcycle accident deaths involved riders wearing helmets, while approximately 12 of those deaths involved riders with a BAC of .01 or more.
- In 2006, there were 64 motorcycle accident deaths in Kansas - 13 percent of the 468 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
- Kansas is one of 12 states without a motorcycle safety plan and 21 states that include motorcycle safety in their highway engineering plans.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need complete information about your rights. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free case evaluation or learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. Our attorneys welcome clients throughout Kansas.
*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.
We serve motorcycle accident victims throughout Kansas, including the following cities:
- Wichita
- Overland Park
- Kansas City
- Topeka
- Olathe
- Lawrence
- Shawnee
- Manhattan
- Lenexa
- Salina
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