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News Roundup: Personal Injury Awards

Read about recent multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts that have been awarded in car, motorcycle, and trucking accident cases.

Motorcyclist Awarded $3.85 Million in Crash Suit

A former Marine has been awarded a $3.85 million settlement in his motorcycle accident case.

Montgomery Police Officer's Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Settles

A settlement has been reached in a motorcycle accident lawsuit that was filed on behalf of a police officer against the city of Montgomery, Alabama.

Most Common Traffic Violations

Many drivers break the rules of the road because they are in a hurry or not paying attention to what they are doing. Here is a list of some of the most common traffic violations.

Connecticut Woman Gets $500,000 in Motorcycle Crash Settlement

A Connecticut woman will receive $500,000 to settle a motorcycle crash lawsuit in which her husband, who was driving the motorcycle at the time of the crash, was a co-defendant.

Couple Receives $3.5 Million Settlement for New York Motorcycle Crash

A couple seriously injured when their motorcycle was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a driveway in Sullivan County, New York, has received a $3.5 million settlement.

County in Oregon Settles Motorcycle Crash Claim for $500,000

The commissioners of an Oregon county board approved a $500,000 settlement for a claim brought by a motorcyclist severely injured in a crash with a county-owned motorized brush cutter.

Attorney Experience Counts in Proving Motorcycle Crash Liability

If you’re an experienced motorcyclist, you know that motorcycles seldom collide with other motorcycles.

Family of Mass. State Trooper Gets $9 Million Settlement for Tunnel Crash

The family of a Massachusetts state trooper who bled to death when a guardrail in a Boston severed his arm and broke his neck in a motorcycle crash will receive a $9 million settlement.

NTSB Adds Stronger State Helmet Laws to Its Most Wanted List

The National Transportation Safety Board is urging states to require all motorcycle riders to wear federally approved helmets.

Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Record 15 North Dakota Motorcycle Deaths Stirs Helmet Use Debate

With its short motorcycle-riding season essentially finished, North Dakota has recorded 15 motorcycle deaths this year, exceeding the previous annual record of 13, set in 2008.

Surgeons’ Group Says ATVs More Likely to Kill than Motorcycles

Although people may feel safer on four wheels than on two, a national doctors’ group says that, in off-road rollover accidents, victims riding all-terrain vehicles are more likely to be killed than those riding motorcycles.

NJ Woman Paralyzed in Motorcycle Crash Gets $850,000 Settlement

A New Jersey woman paralyzed in a 2006 motorcycle accident will receive $850,000 to settle a lawsuit against the county in which the accident occurred.

Hyundai to Pay Family of Motorcyclist Killed by Executive in DUI Crash

Hyundai reached a financial settlement last week with the family of a motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run collision caused by a Hyundai executive who was driving drunk after a company event.

Opinions Vary on Which are Most Dangerous Highways

Which are the most dangerous highways in America? That depends on who’s answering the question and the criteria applied.

Oregon Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read about motorcycle accident statistics; consult a lawyer if you have been in a crash.

Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The most common cause of motorcycle accidents in Kentucky in 2009 was inattention while driving. Read more motorcycle crash statistics.

Louisiana Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read about Louisiana motorcycle accident statistics; if you have been in a wreck, consult a lawyer about your case.

Illinois Motorcycle Crash Victim Sues Car Driver for $50,000

An Illinois woman injured when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger collided with a car is suing the car’s driver for $50,000, claiming the defendant’s negligence was the cause of the crash.

Million Dollar Nebraska Tort Claim Blames County for Motorcycle Crash

Lancaster County, Neb., is partially to blame for a 2009 motorcycle accident, according to a $1 million tort claim filed by a woman injured in the accident.

South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to South Carolina motorcycle accident statistics, 123 people were killed in crashes in the state in 2008; consult a lawyer if you have been injured.

Alabama Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The number of motorcycle accidents in Alabama has been increasing for the past five years, according to statistics.

Warmer Weather Brings Increase in Motorcycle Use, Accidents

Each year, as winter turns to spring and spring turns to summer, the number of motorcycles on the road increases.

Man Crippled in Florida Motorcycle Crash Awarded $5.2 Million

A Florida jury this month awarded $5.2 million to a man confined to a wheelchair because of a motorcycle accident. The former Air Force staff sergeant was injured when an 85-year-old woman drover her car into the path of his motorcycle.

Former MLB Pitcher Robertson Killed in California Motorcycle Crash

Former major league pitcher Jeriome Robertson was killed recently when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in his Central California hometown of Exeter, about 55 miles southeast of Fresno.

Colorado Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read about Colorado motorcycle accident statistics, including how many were killed in motorcycle crashes in recent years.

Like Cars, Motorcycles are Subject to Recalls Due to Safety Concerns

While recalls of cars over safety concerns have grabbed headlines in the last year, motorcycles have also been the subject of safety recalls.

Minnesota Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read Minnesota motorcycle accident statistics to find out how many injuries and deaths occur each year; consult a lawyer if you have been injured.

Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Wisconsin motorcycle accident statistics reveal that thousands of crashes occur each year; consult an attorney if you have been injured.

New Jersey Bar Found Liable in $15 Million Fatal Drunk-driving Award

A New Jersey jury recently found a bar that served alcohol to a man involved in a drunk-driving hit-and-run accident liable for up to $15 million in the death of one accident victim and injuries to another.

Maryland Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Get information on Maryland motorcycle statistics; if you have been injured, consult a motorcycle crash lawyer as soon as possible.

Insurance Industry Group Urges Feds to Require ABS on All Motorcycles

An insurance industry group wants a federal agency to require anti-lock brakes on all new motorcycles, claiming the change could reduce motorcycle accident fatalities by more than a third.

Missouri Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read about Missouri motorcycle accident statistics; if you have been injured, consult an attorney as soon as possible.

Preliminary Report Shows Motorcycle Deaths Down in 2009

Deaths due to motorcycle accidents in the United States may have been down by 10 percent nationally last year.

LA Pays $7 Million to Settle Suit by Volunteer Crippled at Triathlon

A $7 million payment by the city of Los Angeles has settled a lawsuit brought by a man who claims he became a paraplegic because of a police officer’s error.

Tennessee Motorcycle Accident Statistics

While the number of motorcycles registered in the state of Tennessee increased slowly but steadily during a recent five-year study period.

Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Fatal motorcycle crashes in Massachusetts reached a five-year low during 2008, the last year for which the NHTSA published statistics.

Texas Motorcycle Crash Deaths Up Since Easing of Helmet Law

Motorcycle crash deaths in Texas have increased since 1997, the year the state’s legislature did away with helmet requirements for riders 21 and older.

Indiana Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The number of motorcycle collisions in Indiana increased an average of more than 6 percent a year from 2004 through 2008.

Arizona Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle crash fatalities in Arizona rose at a slower rate than motorcycle registrations over the five-year period from 2004 to 2008.

Idaho Jury Awards Motorcyclist $1.8 Million for Crash with Dump Truck

An Idaho jury awarded a motorcyclist $1,826,000 for injuries suffered in a 2006 collision with a construction company dump truck.

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle crashes and resulting deaths increased in Pennsylvania in 2008 for the second year in a row, according to figures published by the state's Department of Transportation.

Ohio Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle traffic crash deaths in Ohio jumped 35 percent in the three-year period from 2006 to 2008, according to that state's 2008 Ohio Traffic Crash Facts Book.

North Carolina Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Those who ride motorcycles in North Carolina are at a higher risk of dying in a vehicle crash than operators of any other class of vehicle, according to statistics.

Michigan Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The number of motorcycle crashes in Michigan in 2008 increased over the previous year; however, the death rate declined slightly, according to statistics.

Georgia Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle riders are twelve times more likely to be injured of killed in a crash in Georgia than occupants of any other type of vehicle, according to statistics.

The Most Dangerous Motorcycles on the Road

While riding any motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a four-wheeled vehicle, the class known as sport or supersport motorcycles is by far the most dangerous.

Texas Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Texas motorcycle crash statistics are relatively high compared to other state. Learn about motorcycle accident injuries and fatalities that occur in Texas.

New York Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to DMV statistics, there were more than 5,000 motorcycle accidents in New York in 2007. Read about the injuries and fatalities that resulted from these collisions.

New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There are dozens of motorcycle accident fatalities in New Jersey every year. Read about New Jersey state motorcycle accident statistics.

Illinois Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Thousands of motorcycle accidents occur every year, according to crash statistics.

Florida Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Thousands of Florida residents are injured in motorcycle accidents each year, and hundreds of others are killed. Read about Florida motorcycle accident statistics.

California Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Thousands of motorcycle accidents occur in California every year; read about motorcycle accident and fatality statistics.

Motorcycle Accident State Statistics

Learn about motorcycle accident statistics and laws in California, New York, Florida, and other states.

Motorcycle Accident Damages

Compensation for motorcycle accident victims can include payment for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Motorcycle Accident Statutes of Limitations

Motorcycle accident victims have a limited amount of time in which to file a lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations in injury cases.

Motorcycle Accident Awards

A motorcycle accident attorney can help victims obtain positive settlements and verdicts for their injuries.

Motorcycle Accident Liability

Since proving fault, or liability, in motorcycle accident cases can be complicated, hiring an attorney is the best way to file a successful lawsuit.

Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Eligibility

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may wonder if you have grounds to press charges.

Jamul Tribal Chairman and Daughter-In-Law Killed in Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle wreck has claimed the lives of William C. Mesa, chairman of the Jamul Indian Village, and daughter-in-law Crystal Roberts-Mesa on Lyons Valley Road in Jamul, California.

CMC: Spike in Motorcycle Deaths 'Completely Unacceptable'

The commandant of the Marine Corps declared his frustration over a recent spike in both motorcycle and auto accidents Friday, and urged leaders to crack down on unsafe drivers and riders.

Bakersfield Police Eyeing Reckless Drivers for Motorcycle Safety

Police in Bakersfield have stepped up their motorcycle safety enforcement after a recent rise in bike deaths.

Motorcycle Accident FAQs

There are number of steps victims of motorcycle accidents can take to support their claims; read frequently asked questions about motorcycle accidents.

Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claims

Motorcycle riders need to file an insurance claim if they are involved in an accident; A lawyer can help those involved in accidents obtain damages.

Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Hiring an attorney can help motorcycle accident victims obtain compensation for loss of wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction

Investigating and reconstructing the scene of a motorcycle accident can help authorities determine which individual or party is at fault.

After Motorcycle Accidents

There are a number of steps victims of motorcycle accidents should take after the accident occurs.

Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death

Because riders of motorcycles are more susceptible to injuries than passengers of cars and trucks, accidents involving motorcycles can result in wrongful death.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Victims of motorcycle accidents often suffer from broken bones, brain or spinal cord injury, paralysis, road rash, and other serious injuries.

Motorcycle Auto Defects

Motorcycle accidents that are caused by auto defects can cause serious injury to motorcycle riders and car drivers and passengers.

Motorcycle Accident Causes

Motorcycle accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including poor road or weather conditions, and driver negligence.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Read motorcycle accident statistics reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.