[04-23-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Teenage Boys Injured in Motorcycle Crash on Standridge Avenue

Two teenage boys were airlifted to a hospital after one of them collided with another on a motorcycle on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

According to Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Jeremy Stafford, the crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. in the 44200 block of Standridge Avenue.

A news videographer on the scene reported that one of the injured boys was walking out of his front yard when the other boy’s speeding motorcycle crashed into him.

According to Stafford, both teenagers were airlifted to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Further reports say that they were taken to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

One of the most common causes of death and serious injury in motorcycle accidents is a collision. Motorcycle accidents are more deadly and more likely to result in life-altering injuries than other types of collisions. Road rash infliction and brain and head injuries are among the daily challenges they face.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 16 times more injuries and 35 times more deaths in a motorcycle-car collision.

In 2019, 5,115 people were killed, and 79,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents, according to the most recent data. Only 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States are motorcycles, and only 0.6% of all vehicle miles are traveled.

Only 14% of traffic fatalities, 17% of occupant deaths, and 3% of all injuries in the 8.6 million motorcycles registered in the United States are caused by motorcyclists.

Accidents can be deadly even if you take steps to avoid them. In the event of an accident, the heads of motorcycle riders should always be protected by a helmet. An increase in the use of motorcycle helmets has been linked to a 37% decrease in motorcycle fatalities.

Los Angeles County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

The biker’s physical injuries are a concern after a motorcycle accident. The above-mentioned physical injuries can cause anguish, sorrow, and suffering. There are many aspects of a biker’s life that are at risk, including their ability to provide for themselves and their loved ones.

The extent of your damages will depend on the specifics of your accident and injuries. Lawsuits for medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, as well as bodily pain and suffering, are legal options for the vast majority of motorcycle riders injured in accidents.

There are both financial and non-financial consequences to a disaster of this scope. Our Los Angeles County motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Arash Law offers free consultations and evaluations to anyone in California who has been injured in a motorcycle accident. Our job is to make certain that the victims of a California motorcycle accident receive the full amount of compensation to which they are legally entitled. You can get a free consultation from a personal injury attorney by calling (888) 488-1391.