North Dakota Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you are not alone. Consider the following motorcycle accident statistics for North Dakota: in 2007, there were six motorcycle accident fatalities, and 17 percent of the victims were wearing helmets at the time of the crash*. Although nothing can alleviate the emotional trauma of sustaining a catastrophic injury or losing a loved one in a crash, our motorcycle accident attorneys help North Dakota accident victims to recover damages for their losses, thereby minimizing the financial stress often associated with suffering a motorcycle accident injury. Proner & Proner is committed to providing the top-notch legal counsel necessary to obtain the compensation to which a client is entitled. When you secure the services of our motorcycle accident attorneys, we will fight to protect your rights.
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Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
When a motorcyclist is injured in a motorcycle crash, it is crucial that he understand his rights. Proner & Proner is committed to helping clients understand and exercise those rights. A well-regarded motorcycle accident law firm staffed by a team of skilled attorneys, the firm has a track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions – evidence of our skill and dedication to fighting for our clients’ rights. Whether you are faced with a personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one (a motorcycle accident death), our team can provide all the information you need regarding the process of filing suit, obtaining damages, and related matters. When you enlist the services of our team, we will work diligently to obtain a favorable case resolution.
Types of Injuries
Since motorcycles offer no protection to riders in a crash, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be catastrophic, including back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury, and even death. Relatively minor injuries are also possible, including road rash and broken bones. Whatever the severity of the injury, the victim should seek legal counsel as soon as possible after the crash, as he may be able to seek damages.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement includes compensation for the financial losses a victim suffers as a result of his injuries, including his medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, household expenses during recovery, lost income, decreased earning potential, pain, and suffering. The size of the settlement depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of the crash, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the skill of his attorney.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
The process of filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit involves proving that someone else’s actions or negligence caused the accident that caused the victim’s injuries. Filing suit can be complicated and overwhelming without the assistance of an attorney with experience handling motorcycle accident claims. A practiced lawyer has the familiarity with the law necessary to obtain a favorable case outcome.
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If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, you need a lawyer. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. We welcome clients throughout the state.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect accident trends in North Dakota and throughout the U.S. since 1999*:
- 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 100 motor vehicle accident deaths and nine motorcycle accident deaths in North Dakota.
- In 2005, there were 123 motor vehicle accident deaths and six motorcycle accident deaths in North Dakota.
- In 2006, there were 111 motor vehicle accident deaths and four motorcycle accident deaths in North Dakota.
- Of the 123 highway traffic deaths in North Dakota in 2005, 37 percent (46 deaths) involved driver impairment. Six of the 123 victims were motorcyclists – 17 percent of whom were helmeted, two of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and four of whom had no BAC at the time of the accident.
- Of the six motorcycle accident deaths in North Dakota in 2007, 20 percent were riding with a BAC of .08 or higher and 40 percent with a BAC of 0.01 or higher.
- North Dakota is one of 16 states without a motorcycle advisory committee, 16 that require rider education for riders under a certain age, and 27 with rider education programs intended to reduce impaired riding.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, you need complete information on your rights – and a lawyer to fight for those rights. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout North Dakota.
*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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