How Common Are Motorcycle Accident Deaths?

 Posted on May 29, 2025 in Car Accident

An early morning motorcycle crash killed a 28-year-old man in Riverside on May 21st, 2025. A pickup truck started to turn left when the motorcycle hit the front of the truck, throwing the rider onto the road and causing fatal injuries. Riverside County motorcycle collisions caused 1,018 injuries and fatalities in 2022. In 2023, California ranked third in the nation for motorcycle accident deaths.

Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable in crashes, even when wearing helmets and other protective gear. Even if injuries are not fatal, they can alter the biker’s life. Our experienced Riverside County, CA, personal injury lawyer can help injured victims or their families recover as much compensation as they are entitled to.

Why Do Motorcycle Crashes Happen?

As with car accidents, most collisions involving motorcycles occur due to some type of preventable human error. Sometimes, multiple factors combine to cause these crashes. Some people think that bikers are always to blame. While motorcyclists often do share fault, others can also bear responsibility.

Many motorcycle crashes happen at intersections when another vehicle begins to turn left, similar to the recent collision mentioned above. Those drivers may misjudge the bike’s position and speed or fail to see the bike. Driver distractions and driving under the influence may also contribute to these accidents.

Because motorcycles are significantly smaller than cars, they can fit between two vehicles traveling side by side. Lane splitting leads to many crashes. Motorists can easily miss seeing bikes when changing lanes, whether they do not realize a motorcycle is in their blind spot or because the driver is not looking for smaller bikes.

Poor road conditions, including potholes and debris on the road, can cause a motorbike’s narrow tires to lose traction. Speeding is another leading cause of motorcycle crashes.

Understanding why your specific crash happened is an important part of your motorcycle accident or wrongful death claim. When you know what and who caused the collision, you can establish fault and liability. Then, you know which insurance company to file your claim with. When more than one party shares fault, you may have multiple claims.

How Can a Lawyer Help With a Motorcycle Accident Claim?

If you were injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash, the last thing you want to do is deal with the complexities of an insurance claim. Let us do the legal legwork for you. We will:

• Explain your legal options
• Investigate your accident, looking for the evidence we need to determine fault
• Communicate with insurance companies as your designated representative
• Deal with all accident-related paperwork
• Calculate your damages accurately
• Ensure that any fault assigned to you or your loved one is fair
• Handle any complications, such as a hit-and-run crash, an uninsured driver, or government entity liability
• Fight to help you secure maximum compensation

As your advocate, we will do all we can to simplify the claims process and achieve optimal results.

Speak to Our Skilled Temecula, CA Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Let our dedicated Riverside County, CA wrongful death attorney help you maximize your compensation in the aftermath of a motorcycle crash. Call Maineri Law Firm at 951-698-4200 or contact us online today to schedule your free case review.