The Tucson motorcycle accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. were sorry to hear that one motorcyclist was left in critical condition after colliding with a car on the 5200 block of West Trails End Road, near North Camino de Oeste and West Speedway, according to The Arizona Daily Star. Although his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, they were very serious. Police are still investigating to figure out how the accident occurred. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the motorcyclist, and we wish him a full recovery.
How Did This Tucson Motorcycle Accident Happen?
It is unclear at this time how this Tucson motorcycle accident happened. It is possible that it occurred when one driver turned in front of the other, when someone was tailgating, or when one was distracted and drifted into the other’s lane. In all of these cases, the crash can be serious because it involves a much heavier car hitting a lighter motorcycle with a rider who is more exposed than the car’s driver. Motorcyclists often suffer worse injuries because they don’t have the same protection as other drivers.
Arizona Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported these Arizona motorcycle accident statistics for 2010:
- 2,735 motorcycle crashes in the state
- 86 killed
- 2,390 injured
- 1,999 happened in urban areas
- 736 occurred in rural areas
- 1,390 collided with a motor vehicle
- 326 overturned
- 13 collided with a pedestrian
- 7 collided with a bicyclist
- 32 collided with an animal
- 351 collided with a fixed object
- 1,303 crash investigations found no improper action on the part of the motorcyclist
Contact a Tucson Personal Injury Attorney
The victim in this crash deserves professional representation by a qualified Tucson motorcycle accident injury attorney. The Husband and Wife Law Team has obtained large settlements for clients that pay for medical expenses, motorcycle damages, lost wages, and much more. The first consultation is free and allows us to get to know you and how we can help you. We then begin investigating to gather facts about how and why the crash occurred. With this information, we work to obtain a settlement for you. Contact us today for your free consultation.
