Two motorcycle-related accidents on the westbound 91 Freeway in Corona sent three riders to the hospital this morning. According to the Press Enterprise, the first accident involved an Anaheim police motorcycle officer who was reportedly knocked down by another rider in the carpool lane near Main Street. The early morning accident sent both riders to the hospital with minor injuries. The first collision was followed about 30 minutes later by another motorcycle-related crash in which a rider was cut off by a pickup truck. That rider struck the pavement very near the first accident scene, and he was taken by ambulance to the hospital with unknown injuries.
The Dangers of Motorcycle Riding
There is quite a bit of truth to the old saying, "There are two kinds of riders: those who have been down and those who are going down." Government statistics show between 2001 and 2008 more than 34,000 motorcyclists were killed and an estimated 1,222,000 people were sent to hospital emergency rooms for non-fatal motorcycle-related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motorcyclist death rates have increased 55% from 2001 to 2008. Coincidentally, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, and all drivers and motorcyclists should look carefully for riders and keep in mind they are sharing the road with motorcyclists who may be difficult to see.
Injury Claims Arising From Motorcycle Accidents
Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents can often be devastating, especially if the rider wasn't wearing a helmet. In addition to that, it is not uncommon for the law enforcement officer investigating a motorcycle-related accident to sympathize with a driver who failed to see the rider. Just because a police officer blames a rider for the happening of an accident, does not mean a successful claim cannot be pursued. It is not uncommon to find that an investigating officer has little meaningful experience or training regarding traffic accident reconstruction, particularly reconstructing an accident involving a motorcyclist.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, contacting an experienced injury attorney is often necessary (especially if there is an adverse police report) to obtain fair compensation.
SOURCE: CORONA: Anaheim officer injured in one of 2 motorcycle crashes, the Press Enterprise, May 23, 2013, by John Asbury
It was really large number of people according government statistics show that motorcyclists were killed and an estimated serious injured who sent to hospital emergency rooms for non-fatal motorcycle related injuries. I want to say only one thing that slow drive safe drive, everyone obey the traffic rules bear helmet and be attentive to ride.. 8)
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