subject: When Motorcycle Accidents Happen In Texas [print this page] While motorcycle accidents are down across the nation, in the state of Texas the number of motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries are up. In the past the average age of the motorcyclist who was involved in a serious accident was from 16-24, however today older motorcyclists account for at least half of all motorcycle fatalities. This older group of motorcyclists is more likely to be baby boomers as well as more affluent professionals. The theory is that these new riders are the same group who rode motorcycles in their late teens and early twenties.
Perhaps the mortgage is finally paid, the kids have flown the nest and there is a bit of extra cash as well as free time. Contrary to the stereotype of the reckless motorcyclist who puts himself and others at risk by driving at excessive speeds and zipping in and out of traffic, the typical motorcycle owner today is over the age of 38, works in a professional, technical or managerial position and earns more than $45,000 per year. At least 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve another vehicleand that vehicle is often violating the motorcyclists right-of-way or simply did not see the motorcyclist.
Texas motorcycle fatalities have actually increased over the past decade while fatalities from motorcycle accidents nationwide have declined a bit. Some more statistics and facts regarding Texas motorcycle accidents include:
It is not illegal in Texas for a motorcyclist over the age of 21 to ride without a helmet.
86% of motorcycle accident fatality victims in Texas in 2007 were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
Texas law allows children as young as the age of five to ride on a motorcycle as a passenger.
In 2010, seventeen of the 424 motorcycle fatalities were children younger than 19.
While motor vehicle accidents have decreased, motorcycle accidents have increased, due in part to the fact there are nearly half a million motorcycles on Texas roadways.
Texas is one of 16 states without a motorcycle safety advisory committee.
Two-thirds of all Texas motorcycle accidents will result in serious injury or death
14% of all traffic fatalities in Texas are motorcyclists
Per mile traveled, motorcyclists have a 35% greater chance of being involved in a fatal accident than those in passenger vehicles
The motorcycle rider has virtually no barriers between themselves and a car which collides with them or the road when they land on it other than a helmet and possibly leathers. The driver of a passenger vehicle or large truck have plenty of safety features to protect them in the event of a crashairbags, safety belts and a steel cage surrounding them. If you are the victim of a motorcycle accident in which anothers negligence caused your injuries, its important that you consult an experienced motorcycle injury attorney early on in the process. Motorcycle cases are particularly complex and once you have a bike accident lawyer working hard for you, you can concentrate on healing and putting your life back together.
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by: Sullo and Sullo Staff Writer
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