Motorcycling is a popular leisure activity and means of transportation for thousands of California residents. As of 2021, California reported the largest number of registered motorcycles with 858,900, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Rounding out the top 10 states with the largest number of registered motorcycles were:
As motorcycling has grown in interest across the country, the number of motorcycle-related accidents has also increased substantially. Unfortunately, when motorcycle accidents occur, riders can suffer severe and even catastrophic injuries.
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that 82,000 motorcycle accident injuries were recorded in the United States in 2020 (a slight decrease from the 84,000 injuries reported in 2019).
Additionally, the NHTSA confirms that 4,963 motorcycle accident deaths occurred in the United States in 2020. This represents a slight decrease from the 5,014 deaths reported in 2019.
Here in the Golden State, the California Highway Patrol’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), confirmed 13,565 motorcycle accident injuries in 2020 (a slight decrease from the 13,703 injuries reported in 2019). That same year, California confirmed 467 motorcycle accident deaths (down slightly from the 476 fatalities recorded in 2019).
Given the inherent dangers that come with motorcycling, companies have been working to develop a range of safety features and equipment. In the sections below, we will take a look at one of the most recent innovations designed to reduce motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities – airbag jeans – and review some other notable safety advancements. We’ll also provide information on how to file a motorcycle accident injury claim for financial compensation with the experienced attorneys at Dordulian Law Group.
At DLG, we don’t get paid until you get paid for your motorcycle accident injury claim. That means that when we accept your case, we not only believe it has merit and you deserve financial compensation, but we will fight tirelessly to secure the maximum damages award you deserve.
Contact us today at 866-GO-SEE-SAM for a free consultation to review your case. DLG was founded by Sam Dordulian, an aggressive and proven litigator who began his career as a prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Today, Dordulian and his team of motorcycle accident attorneys fight for justice in civil court on behalf of injured victims like you.
Ready to file a claim and pursue justice through a financial damages award? Our expert attorneys are available online or by phone now.
And our results speak for themselves:
Contact us today at 866-GO-SEE-SAM to discuss how much your motorcycle accident injury case is worth.
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