Jacksonville Motorcycle Collision Attorneys
Motorcycle Accident Stats
Motorcycles have always held a beloved place among America's transportation options, and they don't show any sign of letting up soon. Unfortunately, the growing popularity of motorcycles has led to a growing incidence of Florida motorcycle accidents, both fatal and non-fatal.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) keeps detailed records of all reported motorcycle crashes and fatalities. They report that in 2006 alone, there were 4,810 fatalities among around 6.2 million riders – 73.48 fatalities per 100,000 registered vehicles. This is in addition to around 88,000 injury accidents.
The majority of motorcycle crashes in this country are multi-vehicle crashes (56 percent), while single-vehicle crashes account for 44 percent of all incidents. Though multi-vehicle crashes only comprise 56 percent of the total crashes, they caused over 85 percent of the fatalities – and 98 percent of all fatalities in a two-vehicle collision between a car and a motorcycle effect the person on the motorcycle.
NHTSA studies have found that approximately three quarters of all motorcycle-on-passenger-vehicle crashes are caused when the motorcycle crashes into the vehicle – not the other way around. Alcohol, drugs, speeding, and improper training can be a factor in these crashes. Many passenger vehicles crashing into motorcycles failed to observe right-of-way laws. Motorcycle accident stats show that the majority of two-vehicle motorcycle crashes occur on urban roadways, with 1.5 times as many accidents occurring on weekends than weekdays.
If you are injured in a Jacksonville, Florida motorcycle accident, seek the advice of an experienced Jacksonville motorcycle accident attorney. Motorcycle accidents can have serious effects on your health, longevity, finances, and quality of life – and when another driver, a dangerous road, or a defective part is involved, you can hold others accountable for your injuries. At Farah & Farah, we've dedicated our personal injury practice to motorcycle drivers like you for over 25 years. Our track record of successful verdicts and settlements speaks for itself.
For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.614.3136