Motorcycle Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,154 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. In addition, over 103,000 motorcyclists were injured.

According to the NHTSA, motorists injured in motorcycle crashes has increased by 110 percent per vehicle mile traveled in 2006, motorcyclists were about 35 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash and 8 times more likely to be injured. While motorcycles made up no more than 3% of all registered vehicles in the U.S., motorcyclists account for 13% of total traffic deaths. In 2007, 36% of all motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared to 24% for passenger car drivers, 19% for light-truck drivers, and 8% for large-truck drivers.
In Washington, motorcyclists are subject to the same speed restrictions as other vehicles. All motorcyclists are required to drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent. Any speed in excess of the following speeds is evidence of unreasonable driving:

25 mph in a business or residential district.
50 mph on a country road.
60 mph in other locations.

In all motorcycle accident cases. it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to enable physicians or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one is a victim of a motorcycle accident, call Crary Clark & Domanico now at (509) 926-4900 or Click Here to Submit a Simple Case Form. The initial consultation is free of charge, and, if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay! You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.