Utah Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
As motorcycle accident statistics on Utah crashes and injuries suggest, riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous. There were 24 motorcycle accident fatalities in 2006 alone, accounting for 8 percent of the 287 motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state that year.* If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Enlisting the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney is your first step in making sure your rights are protected, including the right to seek damages. Proner & Proner can provide the exceptional legal representation you need. Our motorcycle accident attorneys represent bikers throughout Utah, working diligently to obtain the compensation to which they are entitled.
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics
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Proner & Proner is a motorcycle accident law firm known for its ability to achieve exceptional results for its clients. The firm has handled many motorcycle accident claims throughout its history, building a track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions. If you have suffered a motorcycle accident injury, enlist the services of our attorneys by contacting the firm. We will provide the exceptional legal representation you need to recover financially from your injuries.
Types of Injuries
A motorcycle accident can cause a range of injuries, ranging in severity from relatively minor (e.g., road rash and broken bones) to catastrophic (i.e., back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury, and even wrongful death). Catastrophic injuries are more likely to occur because of the lack of external protection afforded by motorcycles.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
The purpose of a motorcycle accident settlement or jury award is to compensate a victim for the losses and expenses he or she suffers as a result of a motorcycle accident injury. The settlement or jury award may include compensation for the victim’s medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, household costs during recovery, lost wages, decreased earning potential, pain, suffering, and other losses.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is a complicated process involving a number of steps, including filing suit within the appropriate timeline (the statute of limitations) and investigating the accident. It is advisable for victims to hire an experienced motorcycle accident attorney, as this is the best way to ensure a favorable case outcome.
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Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore accident trends in Utah and throughout the U.S. since 1999*:
- In 1999, there were 2,472 motorcycle accident deaths and an additional 50,000 motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S.
- In 2004, there was one motorcycle accident fatality in Utah – 11 percent of the 296 motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state that year.
- In 2005, there were two motorcycle accident fatalities in Utah – 8 percent of the 282 motor vehicle accident fatalities in the state that year.
- Of the 282 highway traffic fatalities in Utah in 2005, 35 (12 percent) involved driver impairment. Twenty-three of these victims were motorcyclists, 22 percent of whom were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, two of whom had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .01 or higher, and 21 of whom had no BAC.
- In 2007, there were 29 motorcycle accident fatalities in Utah. Of these victims, 50 percent were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. Ten percent were riding with a BAC of .08 or higher and 14 percent with a BAC of 0.01 or higher.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need a dedicated attorney on your side. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about your rights, motorcycle accident statistics in Utah, and other information. When you secure our services, we will provide the aggressive legal representation you deserve.
*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 Utah, including the following cities:
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- Provo
- West Jordan
- Sandy Hills
- Orem
- Sandy City
- Ogden
- Saint George
- Layton
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