Motorcycle Accident Overview

About San Francisco Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are an often serious form of motor vehicle accident, due to the size and weight difference of the vehicles involved. Even in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident, the rider may be at an increased risk of injury due to the fact that he or she lacks the protection of a steel frame, safety belt and airbags that an occupant of a car or truck would have. Like all auto accidents, motorcycle accidents are most frequently caused by driver negligence. This may take the form of drunk driving, speeding, any violation of a traffic law, driving while distracted or aggressive driving. However, motorcycles are also prone to other dangers of the road, including obstacles, large potholes or cracks and other hazardous conditions that may not affect a car but will be catastrophic for a motorcyclist.

At Pacific Attorney Group, our goal is to assist victims of motorcycle accidents in the San Francisco area by offering them the assistance they need to hold the responsible driver or other party accountable for their actions. A San Francisco motorcycle accident lawyer can assist by conducting an initial evaluation into the matter to determine whether you have grounds to file a personal injury claim. From there, your lawyer can assist you in filing your insurance claim and seeking the financial compensation you need. This is most often accomplished by negotiating a settlement with the other party, but in some cases it will be necessary to go to civil court to resolve the matter.

San Francisco Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to statistics presented by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) there are 20,144 registered motorcycles in San Francisco. In 2008, there were a total of 357 motorcycle accidents that caused 7 fatalities and 345 injuries to motorcyclists.

To find out more about motorcycle accidents in San Francisco and your rights in the wake of an accident of this kind, contact a motorcycle accident attorney at our offices for a free consultation.