There were reports of a dangerous motorcycle accident in Manhattan Beach, California recently. A motorcyclist was seriously injured after he and his bike slid under a flatbed truck. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, had just turned left and slid under the truck as the vehicle was making a left turn. The truck’s rear wheels rolled over the man, crushing his pelvis. The motorcyclist, whose name was not released, was taken to County-Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where he underwent surgery.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 114 fatalities and 2,934 injuries reported due to motorcycle accidents in Los Angeles County.
Motorcycle Accident Law Los Angeles
The truck driver may have failed to have seen the motorcyclist as he made the left turn. It is not clear if he stopped at the stop sign before making that turn, but California law requires drivers to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and proceed with caution. According to the California Vehicle Code Section 21802 (a): “The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop as required by Section 22450. The driver shall then yield the right-of-way to any vehicles which have approached from another highway, or which are approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to those vehicles until he or she can proceed with reasonable safety.”
Contacting A Motorcycle Accident Attorney Los Angeles
Victims of motorcycle accidents injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing may pursue compensation for for medical expenses, loss of earnings, cost of hospitalization, physical therapy and even long-term care. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can advise victims in such cases about their legal rights and options. Please call our office at 1-877-702-7274 or email us at info@arashlaw.com for a FREE consultation with experienced motorcycle accident attorneys.
