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A 42-year-old man from Pemberton, NJ was killed in a motorcycle accident on April 6. NJ.com reported that he was thrown from the bike after he lost control and ran into a curb.
Motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash. There were 5,290 motorcyclists killed and 96,000 motorcycles injured in 2008. Alcohol was a factor in many motorcycle crashes. A total of 30 percent of all fatally injured motorcycle riders had BAC levels of .08 g/dL or higher.
In New Jersey that year, there were 78 motorcycle riders killed and 227 riders killed in Pennsylvania.
Motorcycle accidents are caused by a number of things, including driver error, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, weather conditions, or a defective part. A rider who is not wearing a helmet may suffer a serious head injury.
The website www.drivesafepa.org offers safety tips for riders such as wearing a helmet and protective gear, conducting a safety check of your bike before riding, and practicing safe driving techniques like obeying the speed limit and driving sober.
Cherry Injury Law have the experience to help those who have been injured in motorcycle accidents and they offer a free consultation. Call today at 610-565-0300.