Motorcycle Accidents

Of all those motorists who share the roads in New Jersey, motorcyclists are the most vulnerable. Motorcyclists are more than 28 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash and five times more likely to be insured (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”)). A recent State of New Jersey study revealed that if you’re involved in a motorcycle crash in New Jersey, statistics show that you have an 82% chance of being injured.

Motorcycle Crash Facts:

More than 50% occur at intersections.
More than 67% occur when the [vehicle's driver][car-accident] does not see the motorcycle.
22% of motorcycle fatalities involve inexperienced drivers who did not have a motorcycle endorsement.
40% of single vehicle motorcycle fatalities occur on turns and corners.

The types of injuries you sustain from being involved in a motorcycle accident have a far greater likelihood of being catastrophic such as:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Loss of limbs
Road rash
Paraplegia or quadriplegia
Death

New Jersey Helmet Law - P.L. 39:3-76.7 states:

"No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he wears a securely fitted protective helmet of a size proper for that person and of a type approved by the federal DOT. Such a helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap and be reflectorized on both sides."

A motorcyclist’s best defense against these types of injury is to obey laws and wear a helmet. Still, accidents happen. If one has happened to you contact Verp & Leddy. We will get back to you within 12 hours. Guaranteed.