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Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Connecticut

Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics

Motorcycle accident statistics for the state of Connecticut are clear: being involved in a motorcycle collision is likely to cause catastrophic injuries and even wrongful death. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2006, motorcyclist fatalities represented 18 percent of all traffic deaths and involved 3 percent of vehicles registered in the state. If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle crash – or even more tragically, suffered the loss of a loved one – our motorcycle accident attorneys can help. Serving clients throughout Connecticut, we are dedicated to seeking the results accident victims deserve. Our lawyers’ years of combined experience in motorcycle accident litigation, familiarity with pertinent state and federal laws, and compassion for injured motorcyclists distinguishes us as an exceptional motorcycle accident law firm. When you enlist the support of our team, we will provide the aggressive legal representation you need and deserve.

Motorcycle Accident Law, Connecticut

Motorcycle accident law is designed to protect victims’ rights while holding those responsible for the crash responsible. The law addresses a number of issues, including the following:

Types of Injuries

A motorcycle accident can cause a wide range of injuries, including relatively minor ones (for example, broken bones and “road rash”) and catastrophic ones (including back, burn, spinal cord, and brain injury). In the most tragic of outcomes, a motorcycle accident can cause wrongful death.

Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit

After a motorcycle accident injury or death, when the victim (or his surviving family members) can prove that another party’s actions or negligence caused the motorcycle accident that caused the motorcyclist’s injuries, the negligent party can be held liable for the crash and made to pay damages. Proving liability is at the crux of a motorcycle accident lawsuit.

Motorcycle Accident Compensation

The size of this motorcycle accident settlement depends on a number of factors, including the circumstances of the crash, the severity of the victim’s injuries, state motorcycle accident laws, and the skill of the victim’s attorney. The victim’s settlement may cover his medical expenses related to the crash, lost income, decreased earning potential, and additional losses.

Contact Proner & Proner to learn more about motorcycle accident claims or to schedule a consultation with one of our motorcycle accident attorneys. Our law firm serves clients throughout Connecticut.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics, Connecticut

The following motorcycle accident statistics reflect accident and injury rates in Connecticut and throughout the nation since 1998*:

In 1998, there were 22 motorcyclist fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled – a 39 percent decrease from 1988 motorcyclist fatality rates.

Between 2004 and 2006, the number of motorcycle fatalities in Connecticut decreased slightly (from 58 in 2004 to 53 in 2006), while the number of motor vehicle fatalities increased slightly (from 294 to 301).

In 2005, there were approximately 43 motorcycle fatalities in Connecticut out of 65,110 registered motorcycles.

Of the 274 highway traffic fatalities in Connecticut in 2005, 37 percent (101 deaths) involved driver impairment (drivers operating with a Blood Alcohol Concentration [BAC] of 0.08 or higher. Of these fatalities, 43 were motorcyclists, 34 percent of whom were helmeted, 13 of whom had a BAC of .01 or higher, and 30 of whom had no BAC.

In 2007, 36 motorcyclists were killed in Connecticut. Of these victims, 36 percent were wearing helmets, 23 percent were driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, and 35 percent were driving with a BAC of 0.01 or higher.

Connecticut is one of 16 states that requires rider education for motorcyclists under a certain age; 17 with educational programs designed to increase helmet usage; and 27 with anti-impaired riding educational programs.

Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Contact Proner & Proner today if you or a loved one has suffered personal injury in a motorcycle crash. We are committed to handling each client’s case with compassion; you are not merely another of the state’s motorcycle accident statistics. Our attorneys serve clients throughout Connecticut, working diligently to obtain favorable outcomes for each and every case.














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*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.

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