[02-02-2021] Los Angeles, CA – Motorcycle Crash on Northbound 101 Injures One Officer

A Santa Monica police officer was injured after a motorcycle crash on Northbound 101 on early Tuesday morning, February 2.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:18 a.m. on the Northbound 101 transition road to the Southbound 110. The officer was reportedly riding along the freeway when the collision occurred.

How the crash happened and the reason why it has not been established.

The officer was immediately rushed to an area hospital for treatment. His condition has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the cause and the liability in the accident.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury, or sometimes, even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, approximately 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in the U.S. in 2016 alone.

Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents are distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws. Motorcycle riders are encouraged to dress appropriately and wear a helmet every time they ride their motorcycle to prevent fatal injuries. Wearing helmets were estimated to be 37% effective in preventing motorcycle deaths.

Motorcyclists can also sustain damages such as emotional scarring and expensive property damage. While nothing can reverse the damage incurred in a motorcycle accident, the civil courts offer a financial remedy to injured parties. After a motorcycle crash, speak to an experienced injury attorney immediately.

Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents

Although filing a personal injury case on your own is possible, it is still recommended to seek the help of an experienced Los Angeles personal injury attorney. Victims may be overwhelmed with stress after sustaining severe injuries in a motorcycle accident. Experienced accident lawyers are capable of helping the victim file their claim and negotiating with insurance companies on their behalf.

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 Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation anywhere in California. Our offices are conveniently located in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco & Riverside, plus we also serve the Irvine, Orange County, Fresno, and Sacramento areas, to name a few.