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Ohio Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics

Although motorcyclists enjoy many advantages of their chosen form of transportation, they also face a heightened risk of personal injury and wrongful death. Consider the following statistics uncovered by our motorcycle accident attorneys: in Ohio in 2007, there were 178 motorcycle accident deaths, 35 percent of which were helmeted and 36 percent of which involved rider impairment at the time of the crash*. If you, too, have suffered injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to obtain financial compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering. Proner & Proner – a well-regarded motorcycle accident law firm – can help. Our attorneys have years of combined experience representing motorcycle accident injury victims, and this expertise comes to bear on each client’s case. Our track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions, and our passion for protecting motorcyclists’ rights, makes us the choice of victims throughout the state seeking the best in legal counsel. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to obtain a favorable case outcome.

Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims

When a motorcyclist is injured or killed in a motorcycle accident caused by another party’s actions or negligence, the injured (or his or her surviving family members, in cases of motorcycle accident death) may seek damages by filing a lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances of the crash and state law, a number of parties can be held liable for a motorcycle accident injury, including the manufacturer of a defective automotive or motorcycle part ( product liability), a motorist whose reckless driving caused the crash, and even the injured motorcyclist himself or herself. Basic information on the types of injuries for which a victim may seek damages, the components of a motorcycle accident settlement, and the process of filing suit is as follows:

Types of Injuries

Generally speaking, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be catastrophic (e.g., back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury, and death), although injuries of less severity are also possible (e.g., broken bones and “road rash”). Whatever the severity of the injury, victims may be entitled to damages and should seek legal representation by a skilled motorcycle accident attorney.

Motorcycle Accident Compensation

A motorcycle accident settlement provides recompense for the financial losses a victim suffers as a result of his or her injuries, including his or her medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, decreased earning potential, household expenses during recovery, and loss of enjoyment of life. The size of the settlement depends on factors including state motorcycle accident law, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the skill of his or her lawyer.

Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit

Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit involves a number of steps, including submitting all the appropriate paperwork within the deadlines established by state law, reconstructing the accident scene, and proving the fault of the negligent party or parties. Filing suit is best undertaken by a lawyer with experience handling motorcycle accident claims – a service our attorneys provide for clients throughout the state. To learn more about how we can help with your potential motorcycle accident claim, contact Proner & Proner today.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect accident trends in Ohio and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:

In 1998, there were 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths and an additional 49,000 motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S.
In 1999, there were 2,472 motorcycle accident deaths and an additional 50,000 motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S. – an 8 percent and 2 percent increase, respectively, from 1998 motorcycle accident death and injury rates.
In 2004, there were 134 motorcycle accident fatalities in Ohio – 10 percent of the 1,286 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
In 2005, there were 178 motorcycle accident fatalities in Ohio – 13 percent of the 1,321 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
In 2006, there were 158 motorcycle accident fatalities in Ohio – 13 percent of the 1,238 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
Ohio is one of 20 states that enforce a universal helmet law; 16 without a motorcycle advisory committee; and 12 without a motorcycle safety plan.

Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

If you have suffered personal injury or the death of a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you are not just another of the state’s motorcycle accident statistics. Our motorcycle accident attorneys provide clients throughout Ohio with outstanding legal representation, seeking the financial compensation to which a client may be entitled. Contact our firm today to schedule a free case evaluation. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to protect your rights.

*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.