Motorcycle fatalities

Motorcycle fatalities can be a precursor to a wrongful death lawsuit

For many of us in the Buffalo area and throughout New York, summer is the season for motorcycles. They are fun, economical and practical, but riders face a greater risk of injury and death than do people in car, truck. A motorcycle fatality that occurred because of another's negligence may result in a wrongful death lawsuit.

According to a June 6, 2010, report in the Buffalo News, there are more registered motorcycles in New York than at any point in the past decade. The increase in riders means an increase in accidents, including fatal accidents. There were nine fatal motorcycle accidents in Western New York between April 1 and June.

If your loved one was killed in a Buffalo motorcycle accident because of another's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. It's important to have an experienced attorney on your side to protect your rights.

Choose an attorney selected as a Super Lawyer who has handled serious motorcycle wrongful death cases in Buffalo and communities in New York. Attorney James Morris knows how to recover the maximum compensation allowed under law for clients who have lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents as a result of negligence. Many times, the driver of the car is responsible for not seeing the motorcyclist.

In a hopeful bit of news for riders, nationwide motorcycle fatalities decreased in 2009 to 4,762, the first drop in over a decade, according to the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The fatality rate had increased for the 11th consecutive year in 2008 to 5,290, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Facts about motorcycle fatalities in the United States

The following are some other facts about motorcycle fatalities:

• There are about 5,000 motorcycle fatalities each year in the U.S.
• Almost half of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes collided with other motor vehicles.
• More than 90 percent of all fatal two-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle occurred on non-interstate roads.
• About half of all fatal accidents between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle occurred at intersections. The driver of the truck or motorcycle often failed to observe the motorcyclist.

A motorcycle fatality attorney knows how to pursue justice for families in Buffalo and throughout New York. Contact our firm today.

The death of a loved one in a motorcycle accident can change your life forever. Contact a motorcycle fatality attorney at the Law Offices of James Morris. We are ready to discuss your options. The initial consultation is free and always confidential. When we represent people affected by motorcycle fatalities, we work relentlessly to pursue compensation for our clients. If we represent you, we will consult with the appropriate expert witnesses and keep you up-to-date on developments in your motorcycle fatality case. We treat our clients with the respect and courtesy they deserve. If we take your case, you don't have to pay any legal fees unless you win. The client may be responsible for disbursements advanced on the case. Take action now. Call (800) 477-9044.