If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you contact a personal injury law firm as soon as possible. A personal injury lawyer will be able to explain your rights and responsibilities as well as evaluate your case for a potential lawsuit.

When someone in your family has died as a result of a being in an accident, contacting a wrongful death lawyer is the best course of action. In addition to providing counsel, they will also be compassionate during this difficult time.

If it is determined that you were not at fault for the accident resulting in your injuries, you may be able to receive financial renumeration. While there are several factors that affect the amount you may receive, the average tends to be $50,000.

When vehicle accidents occur, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the latest data shows that motorcyclists are six times more likely to be injured. Furthermore, when motorcyclists are involved in a car crash, they are 27 times more likely to die than the individuals within these cars.

Many motorcycle accidents could be prevented when motorcyclists obey the law and don’t operate their vehicle while intoxicated. In 2014, the NHTSA reports that 43% of the motorcyclists that died from being in single-vehicle crashes were impaired by alcohol.

Other motorcycle accidents and injuries could be prevented by wearing the appropriate gear, according to the NHTSA. This includes wearing DOT-compliant motorcycle helmets. While helmet laws do vary, according to Helmetcheck, most states have laws that make it mandatory to wear a helmet.

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also recommends that motorcyclists wear a helmet when traveling from state-to-state, regardless of whether or not these laws are in place. When a state requires motorcyclists to wear helmets, these laws apply to residents as well as visitors. It’s also important to refer to local laws to determine the level of reflective material that needs to be on your helmet.

While it is unclear exactly how many automobile and motorcycle accidents could be prevented by following the laws and otherwise driving responsibly, accidents continue to occur on a daily basis. When you’ve been injured as a result of being in a motorcycle and/or car accident, or if someone in your family has died as a result of an accident, be sure to contact an auto accident attorney or wrongful death attorney to handle your case.