Motorcycle accidents often result in serious facial lacerations for the motorcycle victim. After all, there is little to protect the motorcyclist from the 3000 plus pounds of metal and steel in a passenger vehicle. While many motorcycle accident victims receive severe or fatal injuries, including spinal cord injuries and brain trauma, these accidents also commonly result in facial lacerations and other facial injuries. Such injuries can lead to permanent scarring or disfigurement, and the emotions which accompany such tragic injuries can blend with the physical effects and become devastating, changing the victim’s future forever.
At least seventy-five percent of all motorcycle accidents result from a collision with another vehicle, and in well over half of these accidents the driver of the motor vehicle was directly responsible of violating the motorcyclist’s right-of-way. Intersections are the primary place motorcycle accidents happen, particularly when a motorist makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle. This miscalculation can lead to death or severe injury of the motorcyclist, whether it was caused from an inability to see the oncoming motorcycle rider or a belief on the driver’s part that he or she could be completely turned before the motorcyclist arrived at the intersection. If you’re the victim of a hit and run motorcycle accident in Colorado, our experienced attorneys can help you seek fair compensation.
The Ten Top Motorcycle Routes in Colorado
Colorado is chock full of picturesque motorcycle routes, making it one of the top most coveted motorcycling destinations in America. Many of America’s most breathtaking stretches of the Rocky Mountains are found within this beautiful state, including Durango, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, and Silverton. Read on to find out more about the top ten most memorable motorcycle routes in Colorado. Trip lengths listed are one way.
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Colorado has some of the most beautiful motorcycle routes in the country, from twisting mountainous roads to scenic lake drives. Motorcyclists from all over the world visit Colorado each year to ride through Durango, Aspen, or the Rocky Mountains National Park. In the last decade, motorcycle ownership in Colorado has also increased steadily. Unfortunately, increased motorcycle ownership and increased visitors has also resulted in increased motorcycle accidents. In 2014 alone, 94 motorcyclists were killed in Colorado motorcycling accidents.
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, your injuries may be severe – even life threatening. During this difficult time, it is important to know what you can do to protect your future and improve your chances of recovery. Even while you are still in the hospital, insurance companies may begin offering you settlements – hoping that you will accept one quickly. Never sign any settlement without first speaking to an experienced North Denver motorcycle accident attorney. But why do you need a motorcycle accident lawyer?
Colorado Traffic Fatalities Spike in 2015
For years, the number of traffic fatalities in the State of Colorado has been on the decline. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. 2015 saw the first increase in traffic fatalities in years. Preliminary data shows that across the state of Colorado, 10% more people died in car accidents compared to 2014 – that is a 30% increase over the last 5 years. Sadly, many of these deaths were completely preventable.
In the state of Colorado about 15% of all drivers, routinely do not wear their seatbelts. About half of the 2015 fatalities involved drivers and passengers who weren’t wearing their seatbelts. This means that at least 60 lives could’ve been saved if everyone were seatbelts.
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