[08-08-2022] Tulare County, CA – One Person Killed in a Motorcycle Accident on Rutherford Street

According to Visalia Police officers, a motorcycle rider died after colliding with a vehicle in Tulare on Monday night, August 08, 2022.

The police report a motorcycle accident at around 9:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Rutherford Street and Cartmill Avenue.

Authorities claim to have found a single motorcyclist who was seriously injured. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

It was unknown if alcohol or drugs were the cause of the crash.

There were no additional vehicles involved.

The collision is to be further investigated.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcyclists have a distinct advantage when compared to other motorists. They get to experience the independence that comes with their chosen mode of transportation, but they are also put in harm’s way in ways that car drivers and other motorists aren’t. For example, motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to harm because there are no substantial protective barriers between them and the road, and other drivers may have trouble seeing or detecting them.

A review of the following statistics makes the risks that motorcyclists face and the need to protect their rights of recovery after an accident abundantly clear:

Approximately 87,000 people were injured, and 4,576 people lost their lives in motorcycle accidents in 2005.

The other driver’s failure to yield the right of way to the motorcyclist is the primary cause of motorcycle collisions.

Motorcycle riders have about twenty-six times more risk of dying in an accident than car occupants and five times higher risk of injury.

The death toll from car and light truck accidents has been dropping steadily since 1999, but the death toll from motorcycle accidents has more than doubled in the same period.

Tulare County Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accident claims, like those involving other vehicle accidents, typically fall under the general concept of negligence. Under the doctrine of contributory negligence, a motorcyclist may be barred from receiving compensation if they are even partially responsible for an accident. If the doctrine of comparative negligence applies, then the amount of compensation due could be proportional to the degree to which each party was at fault.

If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, you need a good lawyer to help you get compensation for your injuries. The first step to making sure your case goes as smoothly as possible is to find a good lawyer near you.

Our motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are among the best in Tulare County. Our talented legal team has a track record of success in motorcycle accident cases, and we’re ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. Schedule a FREE consultation by sending us an email or by calling us at (888) 488-1391.