Nevada Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
According to motorcycle accident statistics, there were 50 crash-related deaths in Nevada in 2006 alone*. If you are among those who have been injured in a crash, or if you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your losses. Proner & Proner can help. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients from throughout Nevada, working diligently to obtain the damages to which they are entitled.
Motorcycle Accident Law
When a person is injured in a motorcycle collision caused by someone else’s negligence, the injured party may be eligible to obtain compensation for his or her injuries. The law includes a number of statutes that establish the parameters within which a victim may seek damages – for example, what constitutes negligence, the time limit for filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit, and who may be held liable. (Depending on the circumstances of the crash and on state law, a number of parties may be held liable for a motorcycle accident injury – for example, the manufacturer of a defective automotive or motorcycle part, the motorist with whom the motorcyclist crashed, or the party responsible for maintaining safe road conditions.) The particulars of motorcycle accident law vary from state to state, so it is crucial that a victim hire an attorney with experience handling motorcycle accident claims.
Learn more about motorcycle accident laws in Nevada.
Types of Injuries
The severity of a motorcycle accident injury depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances surrounding the crash, the object with which the victim collided, and whether the victim was wearing a helmet. Catastrophic injuries, including back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injuries, are too often the result of a motorcycle collision. Tragically, a motorcycle accident can also result in wrongful death.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement or jury award is intended to compensate a victim for the losses and expenses suffered as a result of an accident – for example, his or her medical expenses, lost wages, decreased earning potential, the cost of maintaining his or her household during recovery, and pain and suffering. The size of the settlement depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries and the skill of his or her attorney.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit involves a number of steps, including investigating the accident, proving the fault of the negligent party, and meeting all of the appropriate deadlines. The process of filing suit can be complicated and overwhelming without the assistance of a practiced motorcycle accident attorney. Only a lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims has the knowledge necessary to bringing a case to a favorable conclusion.
If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle accident in Nevada, our motorcycle accident attorneys can help. Contact Proner & Proner today to secure the exceptional legal counsel you deserve.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore injury trends in Nevada and throughout the nation since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 2,294 motorcycle accident fatalities in the U.S. – a 6 percent fatality rate, given the fact that there were 3,879,450 motorcycles registered that year.
- In 2004, there were 52 motorcycle accident deaths in Nevada. There were 395 additional motor vehicle fatalities.
- In 2005, there were 56 motorcycle accident deaths in Nevada – 13 percent of the state’s 427 motor vehicle fatalities that year.
- Driver impairment was a factor in 143 motor vehicle fatalities in Nevada in 2005 (33 percent of the highway traffic fatalities in the state that year). Fifteen of these victims were motorcyclists – 70 percent of whom were helmeted, 15 of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 41 of whom had no BAC.
- In 2007, there were 48 motorcycle accident fatalities in Nevada. Of these victims, 88 percent were wearing helmets, 26 percent were driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, and 39 percent had a BAC of 0.01 or higher.
- Nevada is one of 20 states with a universal helmet law.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle crash, you need all the information you can get – and an experienced attorney to fight for your rights. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. Our attorneys serve clients from throughout Nevada.
*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 Nevada, including the following cities:
- Las Vegas
- Henderson
- Reno
- Paradise
- North Las Vegas
- Sunrise Manor
- Spring Valley
- Enterprise
- Sparks
- Carson City
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