[07-15-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Motorcyclist Injured in Two-Vehicle Collision Involving a Semi-Truck on Highway 50

According to the California Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist and a semi-truck injured at least one person on Highway 50 Friday morning, July 15, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred early Friday morning on Highway 50 near Stockton Boulevard.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved a tractor-trailer truck and a motorcyclist. As a result, traffic in the westbound lanes of Highway 50 was delayed.

The injured motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after the collision.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

There were 82,000 motorcycle injuries and 4,985 motorcycle fatalities in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which estimates that motorcycle riders account for 11% of all traffic incidents in the country.

Given that passengers in enclosed vehicles are 16 times more likely to be hurt or killed in a car accident than motorcycle riders, this statistic is not shocking.

California’s gorgeous weather doesn’t make it a safe place for motorcycle riders. The most motorcycle-friendly state in the nation is California, which has over 800,000 registered motorcycles. In California, there were 16,505 motorcycle accidents in 2017; 15,527 people were hurt, and 541 lost their lives.

Wearing a helmet is essential to preventing severe head injuries. The study discovered that helmets were 37% effective at reducing motorcycle fatalities. They could still be prone to infection throughout the rest of their body.

Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by drunk driving, reckless driving, inclement weather, driving in the wrong direction, and breaking traffic laws.

Sacramento County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Because they want to be paid as soon as possible, insurance companies only offer minimal assistance to victims. They don’t want to wait to take action until you are diagnosed with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Although it is business to them, it is personal to you.

You ought to seek legal advice before accepting any settlement. The insurance provider will file a lawsuit on your behalf if you are not given a fair settlement offer.

Arash Law’s knowledgeable Sacramento County motorcycle accident lawyers will handle negotiations with the insurance company. They may even hire private investigators to compile a solid defense for you due to their legal expertise.

They will discuss your legal options with you, fully investigate the collision, and, if necessary, challenge the conclusions of the police report.

Set up your free consultation by calling (888) 488-1391. Along with our corporate headquarters, we have offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Riverside, in addition to our main location in Los Angeles.