David Costa, 56, recently suffered major injuries in a motorcycle accident on Highway 20 near Stockton, California. According to the California Highway Patrol, Costa was riding his 2006 Yamaha V Star motorcycle eastbound on Highway 20 when he was rear-ended by a 1994 Ford Ranger, also heading east.
The Ford Ranger was driven by 22-year-old Bruce Scott of Lucerne. The circumstances that led to Scott rear-ending Costa still aren’t clear. Costa was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of major injuries, including a broken left leg. No word on whether or not the the driver of the Ford Ranger, Bruce Scott, was also injured in the motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
A survey by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that motorcycle fatalities in California declined by almost 25 percent during 2009. Prior to 2009, motorcycle-related deaths were increasing an average of 10 percent every year, between 1997 and 2008.
Several years ago, traffic officials and safety experts noticed there was an upward trend in motorcycle deaths and motorized scooter injuries in California. In response, local government and different organizations focused on providing mass media campaigns to teach motorcycle riders on safe riding.
State officials also believe that the declining number of motorcycle accident fatalities can be attributed to the universal helmet law that requires all riders of motorized scooters and bicycles to wear a federally-approved helmet to protect their heads from fatal injuries.
Most victims of fatal injuries were young males who accounted for 38 percent of fatalities. Safety experts believe that this particular age group is at higher risk in traffic accidents, because of their tendencies to be reckless and not wear a helmet.
When to Call a Los Angeles, California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
As this motorcycle accident shows, motorcyclists can suffer serious injuries when hit by motor vehicles. Generally, motorcycles don’t provide their riders with a lot of physical protection, as Mr. Costa found out the hard way. Hopefully, he has contacted an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer.
If you, or someone you love, has been injured in a motorcycle accident, then you need to contact an expert California motorcycle accident attorney immediately. There is no reason for you to pay for medical bills, endure pain and suffering for a motorcycle accident that is not your fault. Please call 877-702-7274 to speak to one of our California motorcycle accident lawyers today.
