Motorcycle accidents present an increased risk of fatality over car or truck accidents. Per mile traveled, the risk of death in a motorcycle accident is 16 times more likely than in car or truck accidents. Yet most motorcycle accidents are the result of the negligent operation of a car or truck. According to The National Technical Information Service, 75% of motorcycle accidents involve a passenger automobile and most occur at intersections.

The number of motorcycle accidents each year has been rising and the number of fatalities has grown with it. Studies conducted by The MotorCyclist, exhibit an 11% increase in motorcycle fatalities in 2003, bringing the number of deaths that year to 3,592.

While few motorcycle accidents can be attributed to motorcyclist fault, riders who are untrained and have not acquired the proper license further increase the potential risks. Avoiding tailgating and obeying speed limits greatly reduce the potential dangers, but motorcyclists are often still at the mercy of passenger cars and trucks on the road.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another's negligence, contact us as soon as possible and find out your rights.