[02-07-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Officer Hurt Following a Motorcycle Crash in Oakdale

[02-07-2022] Officer Hurt Following a Motorcycle Crash in OakdaleA motorcycle officer was injured after a major motorcycle crash in Oakdale on Monday afternoon, February 7, 2022.

The traffic accident occurred on South 5th Avenue near J Street in Oakdale at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The officer was traveling in his motorcycle on the southbound lanes of South 5th Avenue when a northbound vehicle making a left turn suddenly struck him.

The officer sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The driver that struck the officer remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. The identities of the involved drivers have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Insurance Information Institute has shared some horrifying information about how serious the problem of motorcycle accidents is in the United States. Nearly five thousand victims died in motorcycle accidents in 2018. While this was down five percent from 2017, motorcyclists were still 27 times more likely to die in an auto accident than occupants of passenger vehicles per mile traveled.

Many factors contribute to this shockingly high death rate. The most basic problem is a lack of protection. While vehicle occupants are shielded from the force of impact by seat belts, airbags, and the vehicle’s steel frame, motorcycle riders usually absorb the full force of impact from a collision directly into their bodies.

This force causes more serious injuries. Often, a motorcycle rider’s only protection from the full force is their helmet. Pads and leathers can also provide some protection, but they cannot absorb very much shock (relative to the serious amount of force that occurs generated by most collisions).

This is why motorcycle riders need to wear helmets each time they ride their motorcycles. Wearing helmets were estimated to be 37% effective in preventing motorcycle deaths.

Motorcycle Injury Lawyers for Victims in Stanislaus County

Severe bodily injuries aren’t the only issue that an injured motorcyclist will deal with after a motorcycle accident. These injuries can lead to physical pain and emotional anguish, and suffering. They might also cause disabilities and impairments that prevent the motorcyclist from returning to their everyday life, such as working and supporting themselves or even keeping normal relationships.

The economic and non-economic losses of such an experience can be expansive. The good news is that Arash Law’s skilled California motorcycle accident lawyers are here to help you recover your damages.

Your damages will vary depending on the details of your accident and injuries. A Stanislaus County motorcycle injury attorney can provide you with an accurate estimate of what your claim value might be.

Contact Arash Law today to book your no-obligation consultation and case evaluation with one of our California motorcycle accident lawyers. Our California motorcycle accident lawyers will send a demand letter for your damages, ensuring that it reflects the maximum compensation that you deserve.

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