[04-15-2022] San Diego County, CA – 38-year-old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Valencia Park

A 38-year-old motorcyclist was injured in Valencia Park after a traffic incident, Friday night, April 15, 2022.

The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. in the 5200 block of Imperial Avenue, near the intersection with San Jacinto Drive, according to San Diego Police Department officials.

When the motorcyclist attempted to pass the 57-year-old driver of a 2016 Cadillac, he was attempting to turn left in the designated left-turn lane.

According to authorities, the motorcyclist was ejected from his bike after sideswiping the 57-year-old man’s vehicle.

The motorcyclist suffered a fractured femur, according to officials.

The San Diego Police Department is still investigating the accident.

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), motorcycle-car collisions result in 16 times more injuries and 35 times more deaths.

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

Only 14% of all traffic deaths, 17% of occupant deaths, and 3% of all injuries are attributed to motorcycles, with 8.6 million registered in the United States.

However, a car accident can be deadly if avoided. For their safety and others, motorcycle riders should always wear a helmet and be properly clothed on the road. Helmet use has contributed to a 37% decrease in motorcycle fatalities.

San Diego County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

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, will be disrupted.

Accident and injury details determine the scope of your losses. Most motorcycle accident victims have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, mental anguish, and physical pain and suffering.

The financial and non-financial consequences of such a catastrophe can be far-reaching. Our experienced San Diego County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively pursue monetary compensation on your behalf.

Free consultations and evaluations for California motorcycle accident victims are available at Arash Law. California’s law requires us to ensure that our clients receive the maximum compensation possible following a motorcycle accident. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.