[07-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – A scooter rider Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Malibu

According to Lt. Dustin Carr of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Malibu-Lost Hills station, an adult scooter rider was injured when a parked car drove out in front of him on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

The collision occurred at about 1:52 p.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway at Heathercliff Road.

According to Carr, the adult scooter rider sustained “bumps and scratches” and was taken to a hospital by paramedics for treatment.

The driver of the car stayed at the scene.

According to Carr, PCH’s No. 1 eastbound lane was closed for roughly 20 minutes near Heathercliff Road.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Scooters have grown increasingly popular in Los Angeles, and this will likely continue. However, as scooters have become more popular, so has the frequency of accidents involving them.

According to UCLA researchers, over 250 patients were treated at two Westside emergency rooms for motorcycle-related injuries between September 2017 and August 2018. Almost 92 percent were riders, with just over 8 percent being non-riders hit by scooters.

According to data from the Los Angeles Fire Department, emergency personnel recorded 167 motorcycle injuries in the city of Los Angeles during the first eight months of 2019.

Motorcycle riders occupy a distinct position on the road. They enjoy the freedoms that come with their mode of transportation but are also vulnerable to dangers that vehicle drivers and other motorists are not. For example, the lack of any significant protective barriers between a motorcycle and the road and the difficulty that other motorists may have to anticipate and see a motorcycle leaves riders vulnerable to serious injury in the event of an accident.

Therefore, motorcycle riders need to know their legal rights and options if they get into an accident. Your state’s insurance laws may be very different for motorcycles than for cars.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Scooters are enjoyable, inexpensive, and practical. However, it is no secret that they may be quite dangerous. Even when safety requirements are followed, the great majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by someone’s negligence. If you were involved in a crash, you might be eligible to bring a personal injury claim for your losses against the responsible party.

When the procedure of filing a motorcycle collision claim leaves you feeling overwhelmed and confused, you need a reliable legal representative on your side. Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have won compensation for individuals who have suffered physically and emotionally.

Our legal team is well-versed in all types of accidents involving motorcycles. They know how to navigate different departments within your local government and various legal systems, which can help negotiate fair settlements for their clients. Reach us at (888) 488 – 1391 or email us so we can evaluate your case for FREE.