Motorcycle Accident on I-10
Motorcycle crashes are considered to be some of the most fatal accidents in the United States. There is a much higher fatality rate per unit distance travelled as compared to automobiles. While there exists some safety equipment that can reduce the severity of injury, they are often cumbersome and uncomfortable, so not all riders choose to wear it.
In Arizona, riders have a choice to wear a helmet or not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that helmets are 37 percent effective in preventing head injuries (2006). In fact, 1,829 lives were saved by helmets in 2008 according to NHTSA.
Early morning at the end of January, another motorcycle and three other vehicles were involved in an collision on the westbound I-10 at Baseline Road (KPHO 01/24/2011). There were not many details available about the incident except that the motorcyclist who was part of the collision did not suffer severe or life-threatening injuries. It was not stated in the report if the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet or not.
While helmets do help prevent occurances of serious head injuries, they are unfortunately not foolproof. Actually, 56% of motorcyclists killed in crashes in 2009 were wearing helmets at the time of the collisions (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a motorcycle accident, call (602) 267-1280 for your free consultation or to request your free copy of the Arizona Motorcycle Accident Book.
