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Although the number of Georgia riders killed in motorcycle crashes has decreased significantly since 2016, such accidents still claimed more than 100 lives last year, with motorcycle fatalities occurring at a higher rate than other vehicle deaths nationwide..
Statistics from the Governors’ Highway Safety Association reveal that 126 Georgians were killed in motorcycle crashes last year. Although this number is almost 26 percent lower than the 170 people who died in the state in 2016 (which set an eight-year record for most number of motorcycle accident fatalities), there are still far too many deaths related to riding.
Although widespread use of helmets has drastically reduced the number of deaths and serious injuries on motorcycles, steering with your hands is still recommended.
In recent years, the overall rate of motor vehicle deaths has risen by over 33% across Georgia. In the past year alone, motorcycle deaths have risen by double digits. The reasons for the rise in deaths among motorcycle riders are numerous, but one behavior believed by many experts to be a leading culprit is distracted driving. Using a phone while behind the wheel tends to result in drivers glancing up at the road from their laps only occasionally. These drivers don’t scan the road thoroughly in these brief glances, causing them to miss smaller objects in the road such as pedestrians and motorcycles. Not only is this behavior illegal, it’s callous and dangerous for Georgia bikers.
Nearly 4,700 people were killed in motorcycle accidents alone last year. When these accidents occur because of another’s negligence, we can pursue a wrongful death claim on your behalf to help you recover financially from the loss of your loved one.
Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers understand that nothing will replace your loved one and that their loss is a permanency that will take years to deal with physically and emotionally. We simply want to help our clients soften the blow of their financial losses by pursuing a wrongful death case in Atlanta against the person who is responsible for the accident.
In the State of Georgia, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim is two years. Contact us today to begin your claim, so you do not have to go through this challenging time alone.
Even where a motorcycle accident in Atlanta isn’t fatal, it can leave victims with painful and long-lasting injuries.
Common injuries in motorcycle accidents include:
Victims of motorcycle accidents in Atlanta, Georgia and their surviving family members often have a claim against the at-fault driver who failed to notice the rider or failed to adjust their driving accordingly. These victims of negligent Atlanta drivers deserve compensation for the physical and emotional harm they’ve suffered. If you’ve been injured in a Georgia motorcycle accident and want help getting the compensation you deserve for your injuries, contact the dedicated, aggressive, and professional Atlanta personal injury attorneys at the Marks Law Group for a consultation.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident or have a loved one who is suffering from an accident, contact our Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyers at Marks Law Group, LLC today at (678) 251-9309 for a free consultation. There is no obligation connected to your call. We would like to hear your story and provide you with the best legal advice available, so you can make an informed decision regarding your next steps. We are here to help. Call us today to find out how.