California Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Landay and Roberts

Motorcycles are very popular here in California, from San Diego to the Bay Area. But as much as the public loves motorcycles, they are still prone to accidents, in spite of our best efforts to curb the statistics.

Statistics

The following statistics are available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

National Motorcycle Accident Statistics

• In 2014, there were 4,295 motorcyclist deaths, which accounted for 13% of all vehicle fatalities.
• Of those same amount of motorcyclist deaths, 1,113 of them had no valid license to drive a motorcycle.
• For 2014, the most common age of a motorcyclist fatality was over 50 years old (36% of all motorcycle fatalities). The second most common was age 29 and younger (30% of all motorcycle fatalities).
• 92% of motorcyclist fatalities were male. 66% of motorcycle passenger deaths were female.
• In 2014, 29% of motorcycle fatalities had a BAC of 0.08% or higher (the national BAC limit).

California Motorcycle Accident Statistics

• In 2013, there were 480 motorcycle fatalities in California alone.
• A majority of those accidents occurred here in Southern California, including 3,509 collisions in Los Angeles County and 1, 285 in San Diego County.
• However, motorcycle deaths had declined to only 13% of motorcycle-involved accidents in California
• In 2013, 24% of motorcycle fatalities had a BAC of 0.08% or higher
• A majority of motorcycle crashes in 2013 occurred between May and September, with August as the holder for most fatal crashes.

Why Seek Out Landay Roberts LLP?

If a motorcycle accident happens to you or someone you love, it’s imperative that you seek out an attorney for restitution. With motorcycle accidents resulting in mostly serious injuries, it’s important that the one at-fault be held responsible for your well-being. This includes compensation for medical needs, rehabilitation, therapy, property damages and more.

John K. Landay and Malcolm B. Roberts have lots of experience in helping motorcycle injuries receive restitution for their injuries, and we use all of our resources to achieve that. We’ll consult with experts relating to aspects of your accident, medical professionals, liaison with insurance providers, and more.

Contact Us If You’ve Been Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

Have you or a loved one been involved in a motorcycle accident that produced serious injuries? Are you still coping with an old motorcycle-related injury and are seeking restitution? Visit Landay and Roberts here in San Diego, where we proudly address cases from San Diego residents and beyond. Bring us your case for an evaluation!