[04-29-2021] Fresno County, CA – One Person Hurt After a Motorcycle Crash at Barstow Avenue

An unidentified person was seriously hurt after a traffic accident involving a motorcycle at an intersection in northwest Fresno on Thursday morning, April 29.

The accident transpired at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barstow Avenue and Waterpark Drive.

A black and yellow motorcycle reportedly rear-ended a silver passenger car for unclear reasons.

Due to the severity of the impact, the motorcycle ended up on the top of the vehicle, crushing the roof.

The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries from the mishap. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Local authorities are currently investigating the accident.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents are terrible tragedies that almost always harm the motorcyclist than the other party involved. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable in collisions and can easily sustain catastrophic and fatal injuries.

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, motorcycle riders have 16 times the risk of injury and 35 times the risk of a fatal crash compared to car passengers. Some injuries that motorcyclists often get from accidents are road rash, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and bone fractures.

But there is a way to avoid sustaining fatal injuries in the event of a traffic accident. Motorcycle riders are encouraged to dress appropriately and wear a helmet every time they ride their motorcycles. Wearing helmets were estimated to be 37% effective in preventing motorcycle deaths.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents in Fresno County

Sustaining significant injuries after a motorcycle accident can be stressful and overwhelming. It can affect all aspects of life, such as work, family, and finances.

Personal injury cases can quickly become complicated, especially when reviewing medical evidence and determining what factors contributed to your injury. It can take time and expertise to pull together the right materials to present a compelling case. That is why you need to hire a California personal injury law firm you can count on.

The aggressive motorcycle accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience handling these types of wrecks throughout California. We’ve helped thousands of people recover after accidents similar to yours.

Our mission is to protect crash victims’ rights and assist them in negotiations with large insurance companies that don’t have their best interests at heart. You have nothing to lose in contacting us. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a personal injury attorney in California.