[04-13-2022] Orange County, CA – One Person Injured in Motorcycle Crash Near Disneyland

The California Highway Patrol said that a collision on the southbound State Route 57 freeway left at least one person injured, and that morning traffic was backed up for miles on Wednesday, April 13.

The crash occurred at 8:20 a.m. on State Route 57 and Ball Road on-ramp in southeast Anaheim, near Disneyland.

The injured person’s condition is unknown at this time.

According to the CHP, a motorcycle and an SUV collided and blocked the HOV lane on the State Route 57 freeway and Ball Road on-ramp.

Morning commuter traffic for Orange County residents traveling on the freeway was worsened as a result of the crash.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Collisions involving motorcycles often result in fatalities or serious injuries. When involved in a collision, motorcyclists face a particularly high risk of death or serious injury. They have to deal with everything from road-rash infliction to brain and head injuries every day.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a car-motorcycle collision causes 16 times as many injuries and 35 times as many deaths.

In 2019, 5,115 people were killed, and 79,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents, according to the most recent data. In the United States, motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles and only 0.6 percent of all vehicle miles traveled.

Only 14% of all traffic deaths, 17 percent of occupant deaths, and 3 percent of all injuries in the United States are caused by motorcycles, which have 8.6 million registered owners.

However, a car accident can be deadly if avoided. The best way to protect one’s head while riding a motorcycle is to wear a helmet at all times. There has been a 37% decrease in motorcycle-related deaths since the introduction of helmets.

Orange County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

After a motorcycle accident, a rider’s physical injuries aren’t the only issue they have to deal with. Pain, sorrow, and suffering may result from the physical injuries listed above. It is possible that a biker’s daily routine, such as working and supporting themselves or maintaining stable interpersonal relationships, could be disrupted.

The severity of your damages will be based on the specifics of your accident and the injuries you suffered. Legally, the majority of injured motorcyclists can pursue compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical pain and suffering by bringing a personal injury lawsuit.

The financial and non-financial consequences of such a catastrophe can be far-reaching. Our Orange County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for your right to financial compensation in courtrooms.

In California, motorcycle accident victims can contact Arash Law for a free consultation and case evaluation. In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident in California, our job is to ensure that our clients receive all of the compensation they are entitled to. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney.