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The dynamics of motorcycle crashes are much different than those involving automobiles and trucks. A motorcycle accident often results in catastrophic injuries because the rider is so exposed to the forces of impact involved in a collision. Protective gear can help prevent scrapes and abrasions and helmets do save lives, but the possibility of a devastating injury still exists.

The vast majority of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with another vehicle, usually a passenger car. The failure of other motorists to see a motorcycle in traffic is a major cause of motorcycle accidents, with intersections being the most likely location for an accident. Excess speed is a contributing factor in motorcycle accidents over 60% of the time.

Motorcycle riders without training or self-taught, account for over 90% of accidents and over 50% of accident-involved motorcycle riders had less than five months experience riding. Half of all fatal motorcycle accidents were alcohol or drug related.

The likelihood of injury is very high in motorcycle accidents, and the severity of the injuries increases with speed and alcohol or drug involvement.

By contacting the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys in the Jackson, Mississippi office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you, you can learn what your legal rights are and whether or not you are entitled to financial compensation for any injuries sustained in your accident.

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