Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson, 25, of Ontario, was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on the 101 Freeway. According to an Associated Press news report, the fatal motorcycle accident occurred during the early morning hours of January 29, 2012 near Hollywood Boulevard. Officials say Alfadl-Andreasson was just south of the Cahuenga Pass when his Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a van. The man who was driving the 2008 Ford E-350 van, a 48-year-old from Istanbul, Turkey, was not cited or arrested. Both, he and his passenger, a 16-year-old girl also from Istanbul, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Ameen Eric Alfadl-Andreasson for their devastating loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 35 fatalities and 1,248 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 83 lives and injured 2,719 people, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this van versus motorcycle collision occurred. There are several questions here. Was the motorcycle rear-ended by the van? Did driver distraction, inattention or excessive speed play a part? Did the driver of the van make an unsafe lane change or an unsafe pass? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the van's driver is determined to have been at fault, then, he can be held liable for Alfadl-Andreasson's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages including medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income and benefits, and loss of love and companionship.

In such cases, victims' families would be well advised to contact an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to accident victims or their families.

A 21-year-old man was severely injured in a San Diego car accident after his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck near the Civic Center in the downtown area. According to an NBC news report, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Broadway, the morning of January 20, 2012. Police say the motorcyclist was southbound on 4th Avenue when an eastbound Chevy pickup truck, driven by a 23-year-old man, hit him. The motorcyclist suffered a broken hip and other injuries. It is not clear if the driver of the pickup truck was cited. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured motorcyclist. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were nine fatalities and 291 injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents in the city of San Diego. Countywide, motorcycle accidents claimed 39 lives and injured 989 people, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this street intersection collision occurred. Who had the right-of-way here? Did the driver of the truck make an unsafe turn at the intersection? Did one of the vehicles run a red light? Did impairment, fatigue, distracted driving, or inattention cause or contribute to this incident?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." In addition, California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."

Fault and Liability

If the truck driver is determined to have been at fault, he can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to the motorcyclist. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights are protected.

Arthur Apelson, 76, was seriously injured in a Burbank car accident after a vehicle struck him as he attempted to make a left turn, the afternoon of January 10, 2012. According to a report in The Glendale News Press, the injury motorcycle accident occurred at the intersection of Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue. Officials say Apelson was traveling north on Buena Vista in a Honda Shadow 650. He tried to make a left turn onto Alameda Avenue when he collided with four-door Mazda 6 driven by a 26-year-old Burbank man. Apelson suffered a severed right thumb and a fractured right femur. Officials say based on preliminary investigation that Apelson, who was turning left, may not have yielded the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. An investigation is ongoing.

My thoughts and prayers are with Arthur Apelson, who has been severely injured in this car accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 18 were injured due to motorcycle accidents in Burbank. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 83 fatalities and 2,719 injuries were reported due to motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

Right-of-Way Issues

Based on this news report, Apelson's Honda motorcycle was struck as he was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection. California Vehicle Code Section 21801 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway, or to turn left into public or private property, or an alley, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time during the turning movement, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to the approaching vehicles until the left turn or U-turn can be made with reasonable safety."

Also, according to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway."

Protecting Victims' Rights

In such cases, injured victims would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident attorney will be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway may have caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway can also be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a public entity must be filed within six months of the incident.

The decision of which attorney you should choose to represent you for your California motorcycle case can be a difficult one. There are literally thousands of California attorneys who claim to have the knowledge and expertise needed to represent motorcycle accident victims, and each one will approach your case differently.

Before signing on the dotted line and hiring an attorney it is important to make sure that the lawyer and law firm you choose to represent you is right for you. To help you determine if a California lawyer is right for you, there are a few questions you can ask to help you make this important decision.

How Many California Motorcycle Accident Cases do you Handle a Year?

Asking how many motorcycle accident cases a particular California motorcycle accident lawyer handles in a year will help you assess how qualified he or she may be to represent your case. An attorney who represents hundreds of motorcycle accident victims will have the knowledge necessary to get you the results you need. While an attorney who only represents two victims a year may not have all the knowledge and understanding of how motorcycle accident cases work to handle your case.

What is Your Approach to Working with Clients and Accident Victims?

Understanding how your motorcycle attorney approaches working with his or her clients will allow you to determine if they are a good match for you or not. Ask whether they will ask for your opinion in regards to how to handle situations or decisions, or will they make them for you. Some motorcycle accident victims feel comfortable with an attorney who makes all their decisions for them and just consults them for final approval. While other accident victims want to be hands-on and know what is going on with their case.

These questions and more can be asked during your initial consultation with the attorney. A  qualified California motorcycle accident attorney will typically offer you a free consultation. Consultations are used for attorneys to assess your case. However, they can also be used for you, the accident victim, to assess whether or not the attorney is right for your case. Use the time provided wisely by presenting the lawyer with accurate accident information and asking questions to help assess whether the lawyer is right for you. It is important that you not only hire a qualified, knowledgeable motorcycle accident lawyer, but one that you feel comfortable and confident handling your case for you.

Two people were injured in a Riverside car accident after their motorcycle collided with a minivan. According to a news article in The Murrieta Patch, the injury crash occurred the evening of December 28, 2011 on Jackson Avenue between California Oaks Road and Avenida Florita in Murrieta. Officials say an adult male motorcyclist and his female passenger, a minor, were struck by a red Dodge minivan. Both victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one in the minivan was injured. Police report alcohol did not seem to have been a factor. Officials also said that both people on the motorcycle were wearing helmets and protective gear. Officials are still looking into who was at fault for the accident.

My thoughts and prayers are with the two injured victims here. I'm relieved to hear that they did not suffer life-threatening injuries. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Riverside County Motorcycle Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person was killed and 17 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents in Murrieta. In Riverside County as a whole, 31 fatalities and 500 injuries were reported due to motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this injury collision occurred. There are several questions here. Did the crash occur due to an unsafe lane change? Did the minivan attempt to make a turn in front of the motorcycle? Who was at fault in this crash? Did the motorcyclist make some type of unsafe movement? Did distracted driving, inattention or some other form of negligence play a part?

Liability Issues

If the driver of the minivan is determined to have been at fault, she can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused here. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. A knowledgeable Riverside personal injury lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental agency must be properly filed within 180 days of the incident.

Motorcycle Data

Motorcycles have proven to be substantially more dangerous than other passenger vehicles such as cars, trucks, and SUVs.  As a motorcycle rider you are 25 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than passengers in another vehicle type.  Additionally, these chances increase if you do not wear a helmet.  In fact, motorcyclist deaths accounted for 13% of all fatal road accidents in the United States in 2007.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), of all the road accidents that occur the US each year, 11% involve motorcycles.  However, in 2005, motorcycles only accounted for 2% of all roadway vehicles.  This means that although motorcycles are a much less common form of transportation, they contribute to accidents at an increasingly high rate.

Below are the five most common reasons of how and why motorcyclists become involved in an accident:

• A fellow motorist not seeing a motorcyclist.
• Driving while under the influence of drugs.
• Lane splitting.
• Speeding.
• Underestimating one’s skill set.

The purpose of motorcycle safety courses is to teach riders, both old and new, about necessary safety precautions, as well as how to properly operate their motorcycles and minimize their risk of being involved in an accident.

Why It Is Imperative that Motorcyclists Take Safety Courses

For Beginners:

Classroom and supervised practice teaches new motorcycle riders the basic knowledge needed to ride a bike.  While each course varies, the following is generally taught:

• How to:
  • Use the gas and brakes.
  • Turn on and off the bike.
  • Turn:
    • At intersections.
    • Around road curves.
  • Mount the bike.
  • Stop quickly.
  • Change lanes.
  • Avoid hazards and obstacles.
• Riders’ responsibilities.
• Safety precautions one should take.
• The controls of a bike.
• The mental and physical necessities for riding.
• What risks motorcyclists take when riding.
• Which safety equipment to wear.

For Experienced Riders:

Safety courses for motorcyclists whose skill levels are beyond a beginner’s usually provide the following:

• A brush-up of basic riding skills.
• More in-depth information on:
  • Riders’ perception while riding:
    • How to limit distractions.
    • Where to look when riding to ensure safety.
  • Safety concepts.
  • The risks associated with motorcycle riding.
  • How to react in situations that require immediate actions, like how to break when the vehicle in front of you suddenly stops.
• Riding improvement.
  • Many courses include supervised rides with professionals.  This enables the teacher to point out flaws in a rider’s habits that they might now have been aware of, otherwise.

Another incentive for motorcyclists to take a safety course is that, in many cases, they will become eligible to receive a discount on their motorcycle insurance.

Gina Williams is a guest post and article writer bringing to us general motorcycle data and information on motorcycle safety courses.

Gina also writes about motorcycle accidents.

People ride motorcycles because they’re fun, fuel efficient, and their size makes them convenient to store and park. Regardless of the reason you ride, as a motorcyclist you need to understand the dangers that are involved with riding a motorcycle in California so that you can ensure that you do everything in your power to protect yourself.

Motorcycle Accident Facts

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 25 times more likely to die in a road accident than people in passenger cars. In 2006, almost 90,000 motorcyclists were injured in highway accidents and almost 5,000 were killed; and the rate at which motorcycle deaths are occurring is higher than the rate at which their usage is growing. Of all road accidents in the United States, 11 percent involve a motorcycle, which seems low. However, when you consider that, as of 2005, there were 6,227,146 motorcycles and 244,165,686 motor vehicles (not including motorcycles) registered in the United States, the rate of motorcycle involvement in U.S. accidents is huge. To put this into perspective, for every 1 motorcyclist on the road there are about 39.2 non-motorcyclists; but for every 10 road accidents that occur, 1 involves a motorcycle. Something also to consider is that many motorcyclists do not use their motorcycle as their daily vehicle, which means that motorcycles are used less frequently than other vehicles; this factor only adds to motorcycle accidents’ surprising rate.

According to a NHTSA analysis of 2005 motorcyclist fatalities, the majority of fatal motorcycle accidents (56%) that year involved at least one other vehicle. Eight-nine percent of those multivehicle accidents involved only 1 other vehicle and 85% of them involved a passenger vehicles. And according to a 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report, 90 percent of deadly motorcycle accidents that involve no other vehicle are the result of excessive speeds and/or raised blood alcohol levels.

Why You Should Wear a Helmet

Only 20 states legally require all motorcycle drivers to wear a helmet and 23 require passengers to wear one; other states either do not require helmets or only require them for riders of a certain age. Regardless, a helmet is the most important safety feature for motorcyclists. The majority of motorcycle accident deaths are the result of head injuries. Helmets reduce the risk of a fatal motorcycle crashes by almost 40 percent and motorcyclists who do not wear a helmet are 15 percent more likely to suffer a non-fatal injury in an accident, according to the NHTSA. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that of all 2008 motorcycle fatalities, 41 percent of motorcycle drivers and 51 percent of motorcycle passengers were not wearing a helmet. The NHTSA estimates that over 19,000 lives have been saved by helmets between 1984 and 2006. Helmets are an easy safety precaution; given the data there is no reason not to wear one.

Gina Williams is a guest post and article writer bringing to us the facts about motorcycle accidents. Gina also writes about motorcycle accident statistics.

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A motorcyclist was fatally injured in a Los Angeles car accident after being struck by a vehicle. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the fatal motorcycle crash occurred the evening of November 30, 2011 at the intersection of Rosecrans and Inglewood avenues in Hawthorne. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle that hit the motorcycle was not arrested pending an official investigation.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of this deceased motorcycle accident victim. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), one person died and 18 were injured due to motorcycle accidents in Hawthorne. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 83 people died and 2,719 were injured in motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

Possible Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to how or why this fatal injury accident occurred. There are several unanswered questions here. Who was at fault? Did one of the vehicles fail to yield the right of way at the intersection? Did one of the vehicles run a red light? Did the other vehicle make an unsafe turn ahead of the motorcyclist?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800 (a): "The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway." Also, running a red light is a serious violation under California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a).

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the other vehicle is determined to have been at fault, he or she can be held liable for the motorcyclist's wrongful death. In cases where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, the family of a deceased car accident victim can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future income, loss of companionship, and other related damages. Victims' families would be well advised to seek the counsel of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.

A man was severely injured in an Escondido car accident after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle. According to a news report in The North County Times, the injury crash occurred the afternoon of November 29, 2011 at 613 E. Grand Avenue near Palomar Medical Center. Officials say the motorcyclist suffered a compound fracture of his leg and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. No one has been arrested pending an investigation. Police do not suspect alcohol or drugs to have been factors here.

My heart goes out to this motorcyclist who has suffered serious injuries in the collision. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this victim in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the California Highway Patrol's 2009 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were four fatalities and 30 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in Escondido. In San Diego County as a whole, 39 people died and 989 were injured as a result of motorcycle accidents, during the same year.

Possible Accident Causes

Based on this news report, it is unclear as to what led to this car versus motorcycle accident. There are several questions here. Who was at fault for the crash? Did one of the drivers fail to yield the right of way? Did this accident occur at a street intersection? Was the driver pulling out of a private driveway? Did the other vehicle make an unsafe turn in front of the motorcycle? Was distracted driving, inattention, speed or some other form of negligence a factor in this collision? I trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Fault and Liability

If the driver of the car is determined to have been at fault, he or she can be held liable for the resulting injuries. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other related damages. Car accident victims would be well advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will analyze all aspects of the incident and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable.

A skilled accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous or defective roadway condition caused or contributed to the incident. If that was the case, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway can be held liable. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any personal injury claim against a governmental entity must be filed within six months of the incident.