Two men sustained serious injuries in a San Diego motorcycle accident after both the vehicles collided the night of July 16, 2010 in the Scripps Ranch area. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, a 21-year-old man was riding a Harley-Davidson south on Carroll Canyon Road at a high rate of speed, when he lost control and crashed head-on into another Harley Davidson, driven by a 25-year-old man, going in the opposite direction. The 21-year-old rider sustained a collapsed lung and lacerated liver while the 25-year-old had serious leg and foot injuries. No charges have been filed pending an official investigation.

My heart goes out to the injured motorcyclists. I especially hope the 25-year-old rider of the other Harley has not sustained any catastrophic injuries. I wish them both the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 16 fatalities and 355 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in San Diego. Also, during the same year, 81 people died and 6,123 were injured as a result of car accidents in the city of San Diego.

Causes and Liability Issues

Based on this news report, it appears that speed may have played a part in this major injury collision. I trust officials are looking into what caused one rider to collide into another. Was the motorcyclist under the influence? Was he distracted in some way? Was he driving recklessly or negligently? If it is determined that the 21-year-old rider was at-fault for this accident, then he could be held liable for the other rider's injuries, damages and losses.

An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer will be able to stay on top of the official investigation, analyze all aspects of the incident and make sure that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions. Injured victims in such cases could seek compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization, rehabilitation, surgeries, physical therapy and other related damages. A skilled accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their auto insurance policy might apply to an incident where the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured. The best personal injury law firms will always offer free consultations and comprehensive claim evaluation to injured victims and their families.

What are some tips you would suggest for motorcyclists to drive safely?

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