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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers – Serving the Greater Kansas City, Missouri Area
Motorcyclists are more vulnerable on the road than people in passenger vehicles. Consequently, they are more likely to suffer severe injuries and even death when involved in a motorcycle accident. The lawyers at the Kansas City, Missouri practice of Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum, L.C., are experienced in motorcycle accident litigation and can help victims and their loved ones obtain just compensation for their pain and suffering, medical bills, and other expenses.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Often when a car strikes a motorcyclist, the car may sustain little or no damage while the motorcyclist is seriously injured. Motorcycles offer very little protection, making their riders more likely to sustain debilitating wounds such as broken bones, internal damage, spinal cord or back injury, and brain injury. In very serious cases, a motorcycle accident can even result in death. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,553 motorcyclists were killed and another 87,000 injured in collisions in 2005. This constitutes a 13 percent increase in fatalities and a 14 percent increase in injuries over 2004. NHTSA estimates that in 2004, motorcyclists were 34 times more likely to be killed than passenger car occupants per vehicle mile.
With these statistics in mind, it is imperative that motorcyclists take all necessary precautions to avoid becoming victims of motorcycle accident injuries. Motorcyclists must wear helmets (mandated by Kansas and Missouri state law), remain aware of their surroundings, and exercise reasonable care when riding.
Motorcycle Accident Causes
Even when they take adequate precautions, motorcyclists can still fall prey to careless driving on the part of other motorists. Motorcyclist error accounts for about two thirds of single vehicle crashes (i.e., crashes that only involve the motorcyclist), but when the crash involves the motorcyclist and another vehicle, it is almost always the fault of the motor vehicle driver. According to the Hurt Report – a motorcycle accident study conducted by the University of Southern California – the failure of motorists to detect motorcyclists in traffic is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents. Other common causes of motorcycle accidents can include poor weather conditions, vehicle defects, and roadway defects, although these are fairly rare.
When the driver of a passenger car or other motor vehicle is responsible for a motorcycle accident, our lawyers can help. Our Kansas City, Missouri firm can assist motorcycle accident victims in obtaining damages for their pain, suffering, and financial setbacks by performing detailed accident reconstruction and offering skilled courtroom representation.
Contact our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
The motorcycle accident lawyers at our Kansas City, Missouri firm have the experience, knowledge, and resources to investigate and prepare your motorcycle accident claim. Contact Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum L.C. today for a free review of your case.
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Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum, L.C.
1001 E. 101st Terrace Suite 120
Kansas City MO, 64131
Phone: 816-256-4660
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