A 39-year-old motorcyclist identified as Jorge Perez, was apparently injured in an Orange County car accident after his motorcycle was struck by an SUV on the 57 Freeway in Brea. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the accident happened on the southbound lanes of the freeway near Lambert Avenue. Perez was riding his 2001 Suzuki motorcycle when he was struck by a Toyota Sequoia. Perez sustained moderate injuries and the driver of the SUV was uninjured, California Highway Patrol officials said.

My heart goes out to Jorge Perez. I hope he recovers quickly and completely from his injuries.

Motorcycle Accidents in Orange County

There were five injury accidents reported in Brea involving motorcycle accidents in 2007, according to CHP's traffic accident statistics for that year. Countywide, 24 people died and 752 were injured in motorcycle accidents. Also countywide, car accidents caused 178 fatalities and 14,185 injuries in 2007.

What Caused this Injury Accident?

This motorcycle accident may have been caused by rider error. But it is also entirely possible that this accident occurred because the driver of the SUV or another driver on the freeway may have been reckless or negligent. In such accidents, intoxication, distraction and other forms of negligence usually play a part. It is important to determine what precisely led to this collision so the negligent parties can be held accountable for the accident and resulting injuries. In such cases, victims may be able to seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost earnings, cost of hospitalization and other related damages.

If you were injured in an accident that was caused by someone else's negligence, please contact an experienced Orange County personal injury attorney who will advise you about your legal rights and options as well as the best course of action to take.

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