Nebraska Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
If you have suffered personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you are not alone. According to 2007 motorcycle accident statistics on Nebraska crashes and injuries, there were 13 motorcycle accident deaths in the state that year, 69 percent of which were helmeted, and 46 percent of which had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or more, at the time of the crash*. Although nothing can alleviate the physical and emotional trauma of suffering a motorcycle accident injury or the death of a loved one, victims may be able to obtain damages for the monetary losses associated with the accident, thereby reducing their financial stress. At Proner & Proner, we are committed to helping clients obtain the damages to which they may be entitled. Our motorcycle accident attorneys, serving Nebraska and the other 49 states, have years of combined experience representing crash victims, and we bring this expertise to each case we handle. This expertise, and our track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions, makes our law firm the choice of injured motorcyclists throughout the state. When you secure our services, we will provide the aggressive legal representation necessary to obtain damages for your injuries, pain, and suffering.
Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
When a motorcyclist (the plaintiff) is injured or killed in a motorcycle accident caused by the actions or negligence of another party (the defendant), the injured may seek compensation for the financial losses he or she suffers as a result of his or her injuries. (In cases of wrongful death, the surviving family members of the deceased may be able to seek damages.) There are a number of parties that can be held liable in a motorcycle accident lawsuit, including the motorist with whom the motorcyclist crashed, the manufacturer of a defective product, including a defective automotive or motorcycle part, and even the injured motorcyclist himself or herself. State motorcycle accident law determines who may file a motorcycle accident claim, when they must file suit, and additional matters about which motorcyclists should be well informed.
Types of Injuries
The severity of a motorcycle accident injury depends on a number of factors, including the speed at which the motorcyclist was riding, the object with which he or she crashed, and whether or not he or she was wearing a helmet. Injuries are usually catastrophic (e.g., spinal cord, back, burn, and brain injury) or fatal. Relatively minor injuries are also common (e.g., broken bones and "road rash"). Whatever the severity of the injury, victims may be entitled to compensation and should secure the services of practiced motorcycle accident attorneys serving Nebraska as soon as possible.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement includes compensation for the financial losses the victim suffers because of his or her injuries - for example, his or her medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, decreased earning potential, and other losses. The amount of damages a motorcycle accident victim obtains for his or her injuries depends on number of factors, including the severity of his or her injuries, the circumstances of the crash, whether or not he or she was partially liable for the accident, and state law.
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Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Pressing charges for a motorcycle accident injury or death involves a number of steps, including investigating the scene of the accident, determining who is at fault, and filing all the appropriate paperwork within the designated time frame. Filing suit can be complex and overwhelming without the assistance of a lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims. If you would like more information about filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit, contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys. Our motorcycle accident attorneys represent clients throughout Nebraska.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore crash and injury trends in Nebraska and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 3,879,450 registered motorcycles, and 2,294 motorcycle accident fatalities, in the U.S. - a fatality rate of approximately 6 percent.
- In 1999, there were 2,472 motorcycle accident fatalities and an additional 50,000 motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S.
- In 2004, there were 21 motorcycle accident deaths in Nebraska - 8 percent of the 254 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. Seventy-eight (31 percent) of those 254 fatalities involved motorists with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- In 2005, there were 17 motorcycle accident deaths in Nebraska - 6 percent of the 276 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. Seventy-eight (28 percent) of those 254 fatalities involved motorists with a BAC of .08 or higher. Eighty percent of the 17 motorcycle fatality victims were helmeted, and eight were intoxicated, at the time of the crash.
- In 2006, there were 18 motorcycle accident deaths in Nebraska - 7 percent of the 269 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
- Nebraska is one of 20 states with a universal helmet law; 17 with education efforts intended to increase helmet usage; and 17 with anti-impaired riding enforcement efforts.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury or the death of a loved one in a crash, contact Proner & Proner to learn more about your rights, motorcycle accident statistics and other information. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout Nebraska. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to obtain a favorable case outcome.
*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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