Motorcycle Crashes Can be Deadly
Motorcycle crashes killed 5,014 motorcyclists in 2019, only a slight decrease from 5,038 the previous year. Additionally, motorcyclists were approximately 29 times more likely than car passengers to die in an accident per vehicle mile covered. Below we discuss some reasons why these fatalities happen to motorcyclists, and why you call a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney who can help you and your family. Causes of Motorcycle Crashes The following factors cause motorcycle crashes and deaths, among others: Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns - Vehicles making left-hand turns threaten motorcyclists who might be in the path of the turning car. These collisions cause a significant number of crashes between motorcycles and cars. Head-On Collisions - Head-on collisions involving motorcycles and other vehicles constitute about half of all motorcyclist deaths, especially since…
