Contra Costa, CA – One Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Contra Costa, CA (November 15, 2018) – According to sources within the California Highway Patrol, a car and a motorcycle collided on the Pleasantville off-ramp of Highway 14 eastbound on Tuesday evening just before 6:00.
Police and paramedics arrived on the scene quickly and found the motorcyclist face down in the roadway. The collision did result in minor injuries to the motorcycle rider. We have received no word yet on the condition of the other driver involved in this accident.
The names of the drivers have not yet been released as the investigation into the incident is still ongoing in an effort to determine the cause.
Motorcycle Accidents in California
California boasts the largest number of motorcycle riders out of all 50 states. With more than 800,000 registered riders, motorcycles are a common enough sight on California roadways. Sadly, along with the highest number of riders comes the highest number of motorcycle accidents in the nation as well. Due to the exposed nature of the rider, accidents involving motorcycles have a higher fatality rate than those involving cars or trucks. The accidents that do not result in a fatality have a higher percentage of victims who end up paralyzed, brain damaged, or permanently disabled in some other way.
Motorcyclists have as much of a right to the use of California’s beautiful and scenic highways as any other type of vehicle. When injured, motorcycle riders deserve the same consideration and compensation that would be awarded to the victim of a regular car accident. The attorneys here at the Los Angeles Injury Group are dedicated to making sure that your rights are not overlooked just because you were on a motorcycle when an accident occurred. If you would like a free consultation with one of our licensed attorneys, please give us a call at (310) 954-7248 today so we can evaluate your case and collect the damages to which you are entitled.
