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Texas Motorcycle Accidents
Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident? Chances are you already know someone who’s been in one as well. Motorcycle accidents are a widespread reality, and statistics show how far they are from coming to an end. In 2004 alone, there were 4,008 deaths and 76,000 injuries due to motorcycle catastrophes. What’s even more alarming is that Texas is third in motorcycle tragedies, behind California and Florida, with 285 reported incidences in 2004.
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Riding a motorcycle is especially risky because there is minimal protection involved. The body is essentially exposed to every threat on the road. A big factor in the high number of motorcycle accidents is the failure to use helmets. These devices exist for a reason: to save lives. In Texas, over half of all the fatalities involving motorcycles in 2004 lacked a helmet. A Texas motorcycle accident lawyer knows that if you take into account the estimated 37% effectiveness rate assigned to helmets, it adds up to numerous lives that could have been saved.
Although wearing a helmet is not a guarantee that you are safe while riding a motorcycle, it proves extremely beneficial. Nonetheless, there are various other causes for the high rate of motorcycle-related injuries and deaths, such as:
- reckless driving
- speeding
- driver carelessness
- while driving past a motorcyclist
- failure to yield or stop at a stop sign/red light
- impairment caused by drugs and/or alcohol
With recent statistics showing that roughly 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death, it is important that you know your rights when involved in one of these mishaps. An experienced Texas motorcycle accident lawyer can guide you through this difficult process and help you get the compensation you deserve.
Are you in need of a Texas motorcycle accident lawyer? Contact our law firm’s Texas motorcycle accident lawyer to get help with your case today!
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Law Offices of
Lawrence D. Tackett, P.L.L.C.
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