Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
While motorcyclists enjoy many freedoms on the road because of their chosen form of transportation, they also face a significant risk of personal injury and wrongful death. Consider the following motorcycle accident statistics: in Wisconsin in 2007, there were 104 motorcycle accident fatalities – 23 percent of whom were helmeted at the time of the crash *. If you have suffered injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you may be able to obtain compensation for the financial losses you’ve suffered as a result of the accident. Proner & Proner can help. Our highly regarded motorcycle accident attorneys represent bikers throughout Wisconsin who are seeking exceptional legal counsel. When you secure our services, we will work diligently to obtain any damages to which you are entitled.
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Attorneys Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
At Proner & Proner, we are committed to helping motorcyclists understand their rights. In the event of a motorcycle accident injury or death, if the accident was caused by another party’s actions or negligence, the negligent party can be held liable for the victim’s injuries. The injured party may file a motorcycle accident lawsuit, thereby seeking a settlement.
Types of Injuries
Given motorcycles’ lack of crashworthiness, motorcycle accidents usually result in catastrophic personal injury, including back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury, and even death. A crash can also cause injuries of lesser severity, including road rash and broken bones. Whatever the severity of the injury, victims should seek legal counsel, as they may be able to obtain damages.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement may include recompense for a victim’s medical expenses, rehabilitative treatment, lost income, decreased earning potential, household expenses during recovery, and other financial losses incurred because of the motorcycle accident injury. The size of the settlement depends on a number of factors, including state law, the severity of the victim’s injuries, and the skill of his attorney.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit involves a number of steps: first, determining whether or not the victim has a case, proving the fault of the liable party or parties, and determining how the victim’s settlement funds should be distributed. The process of filing suit can be complex and overwhelming without the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. A lawyer with a background handling motorcycle accident claims has the familiarity with state law necessary to obtain the best possible case outcome for his client.
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If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, our attorneys can help. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free consultation. When you enlist the services of our team, we will fight to protect your rights.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore accident trends in Wisconsin 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 were:
- 792 motor vehicle accident fatalities in Wisconsin, 318 (40 percent) of which involved drivers driving with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher.
- 4,028 motorcycle accident fatalities and an additional 76,000 motorcycle accident injuries reported in the U.S.
In 2006, there were:
- 724 motor vehicle accident deaths, and 2,639,984 registered motor vehicles, in Wisconsin.
- 93 motorcycle accident deaths, and 271,151 registered motorcycles, in Wisconsin.
In 2005, there were:
- 4,553 motorcycle accident fatalities in the U.S.
- 815 motor vehicle fatalities in Wisconsin, 328 (40 percent) of which involved drivers driving with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- 93 motorcycle accident fatalities in Wisconsin, 23 percent of which were helmeted and 44 of which were riding with a BAC of .01 or higher at the time of the crash.
Wisconsin is one of 16 states that mandate rider education for riders under a certain age and 17 with education efforts aimed at increasing helmet use and decreasing impaired riding.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have suffered personal injury or the loss of a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you need complete information about your rights – and a skilled attorney to protect those rights. Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident statistics. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout Wisconsin.
*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 Wisconsin, including the following cities:
- Milwaukee
- Madison
- Green Bay
- Kenosha
- Racine
- Appleton
- Waukesha
- Oshkosh
- Eau Claire
- Janesville
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