[03-02-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Injured After a Motorcycle Crash in Desert Hot Springs

An unidentified man was seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Desert Hot Springs on Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the area of Mountain View Road near Via Domingo in Desert Hot Springs.

A motorcycle and an unspecified vehicle were involved in the crash. The circumstances leading up to the accident have not been established but authorities suspect that it may have been a rear-end collision.

Emergency personnel and local authorities later arrived at the scene and found the motorcycle down the roadway while the other vehicle sustained rear-end damage.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured in the mishap and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. His identity has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are increasing at an alarming rate across the country. After all, in 2017, over 8.7 million motorcycles were registered in the country. In 2019, 5,014 motorcycle riders were killed in accidents.

Motorcycle riders are definitely among the most vulnerable road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle riders are 16 times more likely to be injured and 35 times more likely to be killed in a crash than automobile passengers (NHTSA).

California has one of the most registered motorcycles in the country. In California, there are over 800,000 registered motorcycles. In 2017, there were 16,505 motorcycle incidents on California roads, resulting in 15,527 injuries and 541 deaths.

The NHTSA reported 393 fatal motorcycle crashes in Riverside County from 2014 to 2018. The total number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Riverside County every year was published by their Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2014, 82 fatal motorcycle collisions were reported, followed by 72 crashes in 2015, 76 crashes in 2016, 81 crashes in 2017, and 82 crashes in 2018.

Riverside County Personal Injury Lawyers for Motorcycle Accident Victims

Being injured after a motorcycle accident can be quite stressful and overwhelming. Although it is possible to pursue a personal injury claim on your own, it is better if you seek the help of an experienced attorney to ensure that you’ll get the compensation that you deserve.

The more serious your injuries are, the more money it will take to compensate you for your losses fairly. This is why motorcycle accident victims often have even more of a financial stake in their personal injury settlement than victims of less severe accidents.

A Riverside County personal injury lawyer can help those who have been hurt in a motorcycle accident as quickly as possible. Every effort is made by the justice system to guarantee that accident victims get reimbursed for their medical expenditures, their emotional distress, and any other costs linked with the event of their accident. In many circumstances, the insurance company for the irresponsible driver will try to minimize the financial risk it bears in the event of an accident.

Our experienced Riverside accident lawyers at Arash Law know how to fight for your right to compensation. We have assisted many accident victims in recovering damages following car accidents, dog bites, workplace accidents, slip and fall occurrences, nursing home abuse and neglect, truck wrecks, and a variety of other sorts of accidents. To schedule your free consultation, call (888) 488-1391 as soon as possible.