[12-15-2021] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Person Injured After a Motorcycle Crash on Quarantina and East Canon Perdido Streets

One unidentified person was seriously hurt following a motorcycle collision at an intersection in Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash happened at around 10:00 a.m. on Quarantina and East Canon Perdido Streets.

A black BMW collided with a motorcyclist at the intersection for unclear reasons. The circumstances leading to the crash have not been established.

The motorcycle rider was seriously injured in the crash. He was immediately taken to Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the BMW driver was uninjured. He remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered as factors in the accident. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

The Insurance Information Institute warns us about how motorcycle accidents in the U.S. are becoming a serious problem over the years.

According to the NHTSA, motorcyclists are 16 times more likely to get hurt and 35 times more likely to die in a crash than car passengers.

The number of people killed in motorcycle accidents in 2018 was close to 5,000. Motorcyclists were still 27 times more likely to die in a car accident than people in passenger cars for every mile they drove. This was down 5% from 2017.

Car accidents happen all too often in California. In 2016, there were more than 548 fatal motorcycle accidents in California, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Traffic Safety stats for 2016.

Car drivers are often to blame for motorcycle accidents and the injuries they cause, even if some accidents can’t be stopped. Motorcycle accidents are caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and not following traffic laws.

Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyers for Victims in Santa Barbara County

Accident victims have the right to seek compensation for the damages they’ve acquired from the accident. Victims must file most injury claims within two years or less, so if you have permanent injuries, you may not have completed your medical treatment when you file your claim.

An experienced motorcycle accident injury lawyer can hire expert witnesses to make projections about your future medical care cost. Doing so will ensure that you receive compensation for the medical bills you will incur in the future – even if you do not know the exact cost of this care.

At Arash Law, our motorcycle accident attorneys know how to prove your losses and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.

For decades, injury victims across the state have trusted our team to protect their legal team. Rest easy knowing that a professional is defending your right to compensation. Let us handle the paperwork to focus on taking care of yourself during this difficult and painful time. Call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.