Posts Tagged ‘Motorcycle Accidents’

Long Beach LAPD Officer Injured In Motorcycle Hit and Run Accident

A female LAPD motorcycle officer has been hospitalized after an accident with a civilian vehicle that fled the scene. The motorcycle accident was a hit and run, occurring late in the morning on Tuesday.

At around 10:20 a.m, the LAPD officer was driving east past Second Street and Marina drive, an intersection which is currently the site of some construction. According to reports, a green Ford Explorer struck the officer’s motorcycle from behind. The cause of the motorcycle accident may or may not have been related to the ongoing construction, but there was traffic at the time of the accident.

The female LAPD motorcycle officer has been taken to a hospital in the area, where she is receiving treatment and listed in stable condition. As of now, police are still searching for leads on the identification and whereabouts of the hit and run vehicle.

If you have been injured in a hit and run motorcycle accident, it is important that you consider speaking to a lawyer to get the help you need. Your rights are important – make sure you cover every legal aspect of you hit and run or motorcycle accident. Contact our Los Angeles personal injury law firm by calling 310.882.6810.

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Motorcyclist Severly Injured and Killed on Colton Freeway

A motorcycle crash on Pepper Street shut down traffic for two hours on the eastbound section of Interstate 10 in Colton.  The accident was reported at 3:48 a.m. and the driver was killed.  Details are minimal at best and the accident itself is being investigated.

It would appear that this was a single vehicle accident, i.e., no one else was involved.  Even so, there could be  numerous reasons why the cyclist crashed, barring driver error.  For example, unpaved roads, an obstruction in the roadway, or even defective motorcycle parts, could be among the primary reasons why the driver wrecked.

Before making any assumptions, family members should look into the incident to see if there were any underlying causes of the crash itself.  For instance, they may find that the make and model of the bike is prone to brake failure or engine lock up.  If so, they would need to inspect the motorcycle to see if it was functioning properly.  If defective auto parts are the culprit, the family would be able to file a wrongful death suit.  Has something like this happened to you or your family?  Then contact us for a free case evaluation and see what you can do to bring those responsible for your loved one’s death to justice.

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California Highway Patrol Says Motorcycle Deaths Have Dramatically Increased

The California Highway Patrol has released a report which indicates the doubling of motorcycle deaths over the past eight years. While the data is still being gathered and studied, it appears that in Los Angeles County, there were 96 motorcycle accident deaths in 2008 alone. This is a dramatic increase when compared to the 58 motorcycle accident deaths in 2001.

While the direct cause of this dramatic increase is unknown, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation notes that motorcycle sales have been on the rise in the past ten to twelve years. Visit our motorcycle accident safety center.

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Los Angeles Takes on Motorcycle Accidents & Bicycle Crashes

Serious motorcycle and bicycle accidents in Los Angeles have been an important issue that we have been dealing with on an ongoing basis. As personal injury attorneys, we often deal with preventable accidents that result in catastrophic injuries and even death. Distracted drivers are one of the main causes of motorcycle and bicycle accidents alike.

The City of Los Angeles has adopted a plan to help determine how to properly deal with this very serious problem. We were happy that the Los Angeles Times ran a story today regarding this very issue.

Motorcycle accidents and bicycle accidents result in some of the most serious injuries of any other type of accident. Should you or a loved on be involved in a motorcycle accident or bicycle accident, having the right legal team protecting your rights is the most important decision you can make. Call now for a FREE consultation.

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