Honolulu Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle Accidents in Hawaii
Riding a motorcycle has always been inherently more dangerous than riding in a passenger vehicle. It has become even more dangerous in recent times, with an increase in driver distractions that include cellular phones, navigation systems, and in-car entertainment units. Drivers of passenger vehicles frequently do not take heed of motorcycles in their vicinity, especially when distracted, and that is when serious accidents can occur. Motorcycle accidents are dramatically different than other types of traffic accidents, in that the likelihood of severe injury or death to the rider is very high, no matter how forceful the collision.
This is due to a number of unique factors, including:
- The motorcycle itself providing little to no protection for the rider in the event of an accident
- The frequency of riders being thrown into traffic or onto the road when a collision does occur
- The tendency for riders to strike vehicles or other large objects when they are ejected
It is estimated that 80% of all motorcycle accidents involve the rider being injured or killed. 18% of those injured suffer some manner of permanent disability, and 10% experience injuries that leave them paralyzed, such as severed spinal cords and fractured vertebrae. A Hawaii personal injury lawyer is available to consult with you regarding your motorcycle accident injuries, and can help you in filing a claim that may result in substantial compensation for the losses you have suffered.
Seeking compensation for your motorcycle accident injuries?
Bostwick & Peterson LLP is a personal injury law firm that has consistently secured accident compensation for those injured by other's negligence. Since the establishment of our firm, we have recovered over $1 billion on behalf of our clients, in cases that involve motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, and other similar injury-causing accidents. If you have been harmed in an accident while on your motorcycle, one of our highly experienced attorneys will work tirelessly to obtain compensation for all of the expenses related to your injuries.
Hurt in a motorcycle accident? Contact a Hawaii motorcycle accident lawyer who can fight to uphold your rights as a victim of someone else's negligence.