Motorcycle Accident Overview and Statistics – Skilled Attorneys Welcoming Clients throughout Mississippi
Motorcycle accident statistics for the state of Maine are unsettling: there were 47 motorcycle accident fatalities in 2007 alone – despite the fact that 64 percent of the victims were wearing helmets at the time of the crash*. If you are among these personal injury victims – or if you have lost a loved one in a crash – you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Proner & Proner can help. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout Maine, providing the top-notch legal counsel necessary to protect our clients’ rights. When you secure our services, you will obtain the results-oriented legal counsel for which our firm is known.
Motorcycle Accident Law
When someone is injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s actions or negligence, the law guarantees him certain rights, including the right to seek damages for his injuries. The body of laws that define these rights is known as motorcycle accident law. The particulars of the laws – for example, who may be held liable for a collision, the process of filing a lawsuit, and the limits, if any, to a victim’s settlement – vary state to state, so it is crucial that a victim understands the motorcycle accident laws in his state.
Learn more about motorcycle accident laws in Mississippi.
Types of Injuries
Being involved in a motorcycle collision can cause injuries ranging from relatively minor ones (i.e. broken bones and “road rash”) to catastrophic ones (i.e. burn, spinal cord, back, and brain injury). Most tragically, a motorcycle accident can cause wrongful death. Although a severe motorcycle accident injury is more likely to result in a sizeable settlement than a relatively minor injury, victims should seek legal counsel no matter the severity of their injury. If someone else is even partially responsible for the crash, the victim may be entitled to damages.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement compensates the victim’s financial losses incurred because of the accident, including his medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning potential, decreased, enjoyment of life, the cost of maintaining his household during recovery, and other losses. The size of the settlement depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of the accident, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the skill of his lawyer.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
The process of filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is best handled by a lawyer. Only an experienced motorcycle accident attorney has the intimate familiarity with the law necessary to obtain a favorable case outcome. If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, Proner & Proner can provide the caliber of legal counsel you need. A highly regarded motorcycle accident law firm, we are committed to obtaining exceptional results for each and every client.
To learn more about the process of filing motorcycle accident claims, obtaining damages, and other matters, contact Proner & Proner today. Our motorcycle accident attorneys welcome clients throughout Mississippi.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect trends in Mississippi and throughout the nation since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths, and 3,879,450 motorcycle registrations, in the U.S. – a 6 percent fatality rate per vehicle registration.
- Between 2004 and 2006, the number of motorcycle accident deaths in Mississippi increased (from 40 in 2004 to 55 in 2006), as did the number of motorcycle registrations (which increased from 27,162 in 2004 to 27,553 in 2006).
- In 2005, there were 931 motorcycle accident fatalities in Mississippi – 4 percent of the state’s total motor vehicle fatalities that year.
- Of the 931 highway traffic deaths in Mississippi in 2005, 36 percent (331 deaths) involved driver impairment. Of these victims, 39 were motorcyclists – 72 percent of whom were helmeted, 10 of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 29 of whom had no BAC.
- In 2007, there were 5,154 motorcycle accident deaths in the U.S – a 7 percent increase from 2006 fatality rates.
- Mississippi is one of 20 states with a universal helmet law, 12 without a motorcycle safety plan, nine without motorcycle safety advisement included in its Strategic Highway Safety Plan, six without a Sharing the Road Program, and three without a state-operated rider education program.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need all the information you can get regarding your rights and motorcycle accident statistics. Our attorneys serve clients throughout Mississippi. Contact our firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.
*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 Mississippi, including the following cities:
- Jackson
- West Gulfport
- Gulfport
- Southaven
- Hattiesburg
- Biloxi
- Meridian
- Tupelo
- Greenville
- Olive Branch
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