El Paso Motorcycle Accident Attorney

National government figures indicate that the frequency of motorcycle accidents is high. In fact, greater than 4000 motorbike riders were fatally wounded in the year two thousand four. An even greater number of motorbike riders were injured in that year - over 64,000! As the national figures indicate, motorcycle accidents are out of control and the road in a dangerous place for motorbike riders. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, call the attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath now.

Serious injuries often occur as a result of motorcycle accidents because passenger automobiles outweigh motorbikes by thousands of pounds. Also, while passenger car riders are protected by many advanced safety devices, motorbike passengers are not. Bikers are not protected by air bags or seat belts. Also, motorbike riders are not encased in metal frames and shells. In short, motorbike riders are very disadvantaged in terms of safety during a motorcycle accident.

As a result of the safety disadvantage motorbike riders face in motorcycle accidents, serious injuries happen. These injures can include the following:

• Brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries

• Broken limbs

• Shattered pelvis

• Internal organ damage

• Paralysis or death

The sad truth is that many of these motorcycle accident related injuries could have been avoided. Drivers of passenger autos are often negligent or reckless on the road, especially toward motorbike riders. Driver fatigue, inattentiveness, alcohol consumption, or the outright breaking of traffic laws is often behind motorcycle accidents. You need an attorney who knows the law, can hold the drivers responsible for their negligence. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath today.