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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle accidents account for thirteen percent of all fatalities per year, although only three percent of the vehicles on the road are motorcycles. Motorcyclists are far more likely to be injured or killed in an accident than drivers or passengers in cars; in fact, the NHTSA estimates that the fatality rate for motorcyclists is 5.5 times that of victims of car accidents. Read full story »
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January 11, 2012--San Bernardino, CA--A San Bernardino woman who sued the county for the poorly-maintained roads she alleged were responsible for her motorcycle accident has settled for $3 million.
Lisa Marie Hermann filed suit against that county after riding on a motorcycle which crashed on Kelso-Cima Road in the Mojave Desert. The operator of the motorcycle, Vanjaymes Tonies, claimed that the crash occurred due to a deep collapse in one area of the road which was unmarked.
The victim suffered traumatic injuries to the head as a result of the motorcycle crash. San Bernardino County agreed to pay Hermann $1.9 million, plus almost $79,000 in medical costs. The balance of the settlement will be paid over 25 years.
While I congratulate Ms. Hermann on a successful termination to her lawsuit, I am sorry for the permanent and disabling injuries she faces as a result of this crash. Read full story »
Anaheim, California is located in central Orange County. Best known for Disneyland and the Angels Stadium and being the most populated city in Orange County and the 10th most populated in the country has proven to be somewhat unsafe, since motorcycle accidents have increased in recent years. Contact an Anaheim motorcycle accident attorney today if you were involved in a motorcycle related accident and are seeking compensation and justice.
Anaheim's vehicle accident statistics are saddening. According to the 2009 California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 23 people died and 1,970 were injured as a result of Anaheim car accidents. Also, 3 people were killed and 105 were injured due to motorcycle accidents in Anaheim. Many of these accidents are caused by distracted driving and drunk driving and sadly, some of these victims' lives could have been saved if other drivers had practiced safe driving techniques. If you are a victim of a severe motorcycle accident injury, you owe it to yourself to at least contact an Anaheim motorcycle accident attorney today to find out if you have a case.
The most recent motorcycle incident in Anaheim occurred on August of 2011, when a motorcyclist in Anaheim was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Brookhurst and Orangethorpe Avenue. The victim, riding a Suzuki, was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a Toyota Camry. He survived the injury.
In 2008 5,290 people died in motorcycle accidents across the country – the highest number ever recorded. As these numbers rise up, we must do our part to help prevent future accidents. Safe driving techniques help, but a fundamental improvement of safety laws can also do much good to this longstanding problem.
Call the Anaheim motorcycle accident attorneys today if you think you have a case and would like to receive compensation and help improve future motorcycle safety laws. Call now for a free consultation. We are here to help.
A car accident in Chula Vista resulted in injuries for a motorcycle officer the morning of December 21, 2011. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the injury collision happened when the officer was riding his motorcycle south on Fourth Avenue. He was struck by a driver who made a left turn in front of the officer's motorcycle. The driver was turning into a private driveway mid-block, officials say. The officer was thrown off his cycle and on to the pavement. He was taken to an area medical center with injuries, but is expected to survive. An investigation is ongoing.
My thoughts and prayers are with this injured officer. I pray that he recovers swiftly and fully from whatever injuries he has sustained.
A car accident in Orange County, which officials say was caused by a driver who made an unsafe lane change, resulted in injuries for a Long Beach police officer. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision happened the morning of December 15, 2011 on the 91 Freeway near Magnolia Avenue in Buena Park. California Highway Patrol officials say the collision occurred when a Toyota Corolla that was in the carpool lane crossed over the double yellow lines and hit the motorcycle. The officer suffered injuries to his arm and was taken to an area medical center for treatment. It is not clear if the driver will be cited.
I sympathize with the police officer who was injured. I'm relieved to hear that he did not suffer life-threatening injuries. I pray for his swift and full recovery.
A car accident in Escondido resulted in critical injuries for a motorcyclist the morning of December 9, 2011. The North County Times reports that the motorcycle accident happened at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Ash Street. Officials say the motorcycle was westbound on Lincoln when a pickup truck that was turning left on Ash Street struck the cycle. The motorcyclist was severely injured and taken to an area medical center in critical condition. Officials are investigating the cause of this major injury collision.
My heart goes out to this severely injured motorcyclist and his family members for what they are going through at this time. I pray for this victim's quick and full recovery.
A motorcyclist and his passenger who suffered major injuries in a San Diego car accident the evening of December 7, 2011 were identified as Stuart Lessig and his wife Elizabeth. The husband and wife, both 24, were traveling on South Mission Road in their 2010 Kawasaki motorcycle when they were struck by a Mazda pickup truck that turned left in front of the motorcycle at the intersection of Almond Street. The driver of the pickup, 57-year-old Randall Arnold, was arrested on suspicion of DUI in connection with this incident. Stuart and Elizabeth Lessig suffered serious injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
A hit-and-run accident in Riverside the morning of October 26, 2011 proved fatal for 43-year-old motorcyclist John Michael King. The Press Enterprise reports that the fatal motorcycle accident happened in Cathedral City on East Palm Canyon Drive when a large commercial truck made a U-turn in front of King's motorcycle. The big rig left the scene while King lay fatally injured on the roadway. Officials later arrested 49-year-old Arnold Mejangos Beltran of Baldwin Park in connection with this fatal crash and charged with vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run.
A motorcycle accident in Los Angeles resulted in fatal injuries for two people identified as Romarino Zeri and Julie Anne Cameron. NBC News reports that the fatal crash between a motorcycle and a large truck happened the morning of October 23, 2011 on the Interstate 5 at Branford Street in Pacoima. The motorcycle was part of the annual charity called the "Love Ride." It was traveling between two traffic lanes when it was struck by a big rig. The driver, Zeri, and his passenger, Cameron, were both pronounced dead at the scene. Officials are investigating the cause of this tragic accident.
A car accident in Orange County resulted in major injuries for a motorcyclist the night of October 18, 2011. The Orange County Register reports that the injury collision occurred on the 55 Freeway at La Veta Avenue when a motorcyclist crashed into a disabled vehicle in the northbound lanes. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was taken to a local trauma center for treatment. Officials are investigating the cause of this crash.
My heart goes out to the injured motorcyclist. I hope he recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries he has sustained. Please keep this victim in your thoughts and prayers.
