Deadly Types of Motorcycle Accidents Every Rider Should Know

There are a number of dangerous motorcycle accidents that riders risk every time they hit the road. 

Dangerous motorcycle accidents lead to many injuries and casualties across Los Angeles.

Data from UC Berkeley suggests that over the last three years, there has been an average of over 1,200 motorcycle fatalities and injuries in the city of Los Angeles. That’s about one-third of all motorcycle fatalities and injuries in Los Angeles County. 

Dangerous motorcycle accidents can lead to various injuries, including:

• Road rash
• Head injuries like a concussion
• Internal hemorrhaging
• Back injuries like a damaged disc
• Loss of limbs
• Neck injuries like whiplash
• Broken bones
• Cuts or lacerations
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Paralysis
• Death

Motorcyclists don’t have the same protection as someone driving a car, truck, etc., which can greatly increase the risk for an injury.

Motorcycle riders can try remaining safer with special gear. In fact, wearing a helmet is required by law  according to California Vehicle Code 27803. 

Still, the risk for dangerous motorcycle accidents remains high and deadly. 

A potential cause for dangerous motorcycle accidents can occur when a rider splits lanes. 

Lane splitting occurs when a motorcycle rides between two cars, or “splits”, the lane. 

Even though it is legal to do so, lane splitting can be a great danger for motorcyclists. Studies have shown that 17 percent of all motorcycle accidents in California involved lane splitting. 

Another common cause for dangerous motorcycle accidents involves speeding fast around corners. 

Speeding is of concern for drivers of all vehicles. Over the last three years, there were 37 cities with over 100 speeding related fatalities and injuries in Los Angeles County. 

When a motorcyclist speeds around the corner, they run the risk of losing control of their bike, or being hit by another vehicle. 

Additionally, dangerous motorcycle accidents may involve distracted drivers. A driver paying more attention to a text message might miss a motorcycle splitting lanes or driving to the side of them.

A motorcycle could be in the driver’s blind spot. Without the driver’s full attention, they could lose focus and hit a biker.

One of the more dangerous motorcycle accidents is a left turn accident. A driver turning left against traffic may not see a motorcycle drive by or drive past them.

Even then, a motorcycle may try to go around a car through a yellow light as another car is turning. This can result in a number of different crash types, like a head-on collision.

Head-on collisions occur when two vehicles in opposite directions collide at the front, or “head”, of each vehicle. Head-on collisions are among the most catastrophic kinds of motor vehicle accidents.

Dangerous motorcycle accidents can be immobilizing. As previously mentioned, the number of injuries one can suffer seems insuperable. 

If you or a loved one were injured in a motorcycle crash, don’t lose hope. Get in contact with the LA motorcycle accident attorneys at C&B Law Group. 

Riding a motorcycle should be a pleasurable experience. Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy the warm weather and sunshine of Southern California for a nice ride along the Pacific Coast Highway. 

Being stripped of this can be detrimental to motorcyclists in a number of ways. 

Getting injured while riding a motorcycle can:

• Force riders out of work due to their injuries
• Put injured riders in medical debt
• Lead to severe depression and anxiety
• Make riders lose valuable time with friends and family as they recover from an injury

At C&B Law Group, we believe you shouldn’t have to suffer due to another driver’s negligence putting you in this situation. While nothing can ever completely reverse the damage done, our team of LA attorneys will bring you justice.

We will fight to help you recover damages after dangerous motorcycle accidents, such as:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering

Why wait? Contact C&B Law Group today to get in touch with a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer for a free consultation.