Motorcycle Accident in Brentwood Leaves one Dead
A Brentwood resident was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 43-year-old motorcyclist was riding in the afternoon, when for unknown reasons, he veered off the roadway. The motorcycle crashed into a tree, ejecting the rider. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, and was rushed to the hospital, but died later. So far, investigators don’t believe that drug use or alcohol use were a factor in this accident. There also seems to have been no other vehicles involved in the collision. However, this was the second motorcycle accident at the same intersection in a week. Last Thursday, another motorcyclist sustained serious injuries that required hospitalization. Motorcycle accident lawyers in California would call for a closer look at the intersection where two serious motorcycle crashes occurred in a span of 7 days. Considering that speeding and alcohol use have been ruled out as factors in the accident, it may be worth looking into whether a dangerous road design contributed to this accident. Very often, a poorly designed road or intersection may continue to be used for years with no increase in crash rates. However, increased traffic and changing demographics may place the site at a higher risk of an accident. Unfortunately, shortage of funds to make enhancements to these roads, bridges and intersections may delay repairs. The procedure to make a particular dangerous road safer can be an arduous one that can go on for years. State and county authorities, who are responsible for making the enhancements, will first determine the number of accidents that have taken place at the site over a period of time, and the amount and kind of traffic the area sees. If a site meets eligibility criteria for enhancements, it may be put on a priority list. Even after being placed on this list, it may still take months before funding is granted and all formalities are competed, before work can begin. More than motorists, motorcyclists may be at risk from poor highway design or road construction. The basic design of a motorcycle can cause skidding, loss of control, and ejections when a motorcyclist hits an obstruction on the road, or when a suddenly steep curve causes him to lose control of his bike. The resulting consequences can be life threatening for the motorcyclist. Loss of control can cause the motorcycle to flip over several times, throwing the rider off, and ending in serious injuries like head and brain injuries. A motorcyclist wearing a helmet may, to some extent, be protected from traumatic brain injury. In fact, a study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last year found a strong correlation between the incidence of moderate to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and helmet use. Motorcyclists who wore a helmet during an accident had a significantly higher chance of avoiding TBI. These motorcyclists were discharged from the hospital quicker, and incurred lowered hospital expenses than those who were not wearing their helmet. The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of motorcycle accidents . Please visit our website at trlglaw.com . If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us . The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.
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Motorcycle Accident in Brentwood Leaves one Dead