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Motorcycle Accidents in Cincinnati

Your safety is in your hands. This holds true for motorcycle riding as well. You cannot eliminate the risk of a motorcycle accident in Cincinnati. However, you sure can minimize it by following the safety protocols.

When riding a motorcycle, you are at a higher risk of meeting with an accident that can turn out to be devastating and life-altering.

According to the most recent motorcycle accident data by NHTSA, motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in an accident than passenger vehicle passengers. There are also four times more likely to be injured.

This data shows the vulnerability of being involved in a motorcycle accident. Also, in 2019, there were a total of 5014 deaths from motorcycle accidents in the US.

Out of these, 29% of the drivers who died were drunk as per NHTSA 2019 survey. Additionally, 33% of the crashes occurred at the intersection, where 66% of the accidents occurred at other places.

Most Common Reasons For Motorcycle Accidents

As per the 2019 motorcycle accidents data survey, the most common reasons that lead to motorcyclists fatalities includes:

  • Weekends

There were about 2390 motorcycle accidents that happened on weekends than on weekdays.

  • Speeding

33% of motorcycle accidents were caused due to speeding in the year 2019.

  • Unlicensed and previous driving records

As per accidents happened according to vehicle type, motorcyclists with no licenses were above other vehicle types like passenger card and light trucks.

30% of the motorcycle riders involved in the motorcycle crashes were not carrying valid licenses.

  • Alcohol

Alcohol also forms one of the common reasons that led to motorcycle accidents. 29% of the motorcyclists killed in accidents were alcohol-impaired i.e., their Blood Alcohol Content in the body was 0.08 or greater.

Also, motorcycle riders were at the forefront when it comes to DUI as compared to riders of other vehicles. In Cincinnati, Ohio, the total fatalities due to drunk driving were 148. Out of which, 33% of the riders had over 0.08 BAC, whereas 21% had BAC over 0.15.

  • Not Wearing Helmets

Not wearing helmets was also one of the reasons for motorcycle fatalities. In Ohio, Cincinnati, in the year 2019, there were 72% of the total motorcycle fatalities were people who had no helmets on. Whereas only 28% of the people that add to motorcycle fatalities wore helmets.

Weather, light conditions, and location were just significant other reasons for such motorcycle accidents.

What to Expect in a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Ohio?

Ohio, Cincinnati follows a comparative negligence system when it comes to any form of road accident.

This means that the person responsible for causing the accident has to compensate the accident victim financially.

If both parties are partially at fault for the accident, the financial responsibility is calculated as per the percentage of negligence. If both the drivers were 10% and 90% at fault for the accident, the one with 10% fault would be compensated with 90% of the compensation amount.

First things first, here are the few things to take care of firsthand when you met with a motorcycle accident after you have received medical assistance includes:

  • Inform your motorcycle insurance company and file for a claim
  • File the claim with the defendant’s motor insurance company (after consulting your insurance company)
  • File for a claim with the help of a motorcycle accident lawyer or personal injury lawyer

How to Maximize Your Compensation Amount If You Are the Victim of a Motorcycle Accident?

A right and experienced personal injury lawyer will know how to get the best maximum compensation possible from the defending party.

You should be able to provide and place the best evidence before the court. This would include the pictures of the accident, the condition of your vehicle, medical bills of the injury caused, and other necessary documents that help you prove your case.

If you were drunk when the accident occurred, an attorney would help you out by minimizing your offenses. In Ohio, there are strict repercussions of DUI. You may have to spend jail time, pay huge fines, or get your driving license suspended depending on your BAC level. You may also have to get an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

A good lawyer will help replace your jail time with voluntary community service, will help in reinstating your driving license, and work upon challenging the field sobriety tests. Also, he can help you recover the monetary and non-monetary damages. Non-monetary damages refer to emotional stress, pain and suffering, mental health, and others.

That said, if you need assistance regarding motorcycle accidents in Cincinnati, we are here for you. Contact us today to learn more.

Jay A. Bolotin is a partner at the injury law firm of Young, Reverman & Bolotin. Serving the people of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, Jay dedicates his career to helping clients in the tri-state area obtain financial compensation after suffering serious injuries. He focuses his practice on cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, dog bites and animal attacks, and other types of personal injury incidents.

Years of Experience: More than 25 years
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