Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Like all other motorized vehicles, motorcycles can be a useful and enjoyable means of transportation. But, they can also be incredibly dangerous. Any motorcycle rider who shares the road with cars and trucks knows the importance of defensive driving. But some motorcycle accidents cannot be avoided, regardless of the care and skill demonstrated by a motorcyclist.

• More than 120,000 motorcyclists have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway Safety and National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
  
• Motorcyclists are about 26 times as likely as passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash.
  
• In 2002, 3,244 motorcyclists were killed and an additional 65,000 were injured in motorcycle crashes in the United States.
  
• During the ten year period from 1992-2002, the fatality rate for motorcyclists has dramatically increased.

At O’Connor & Runckel we represent people who have suffered serious injuries as a result of others negligence on California’s roads and highways. To a motorcycle accident attorney the injuries that can result from motorcycle accidents are routinely catastrophic; including, brain and spinal cord injuries; fractures; abrasions; internal and soft tissue injuries; and severe burn injuries.

Because personal injury cases can be very complex, you need an experienced and aggressive attorney to successfully handle them. O’Connor & Runckel has the necessary experience. With over 22 years of trial experience we are not afraid to take anyone to trial that has wrongfully injured one of our client’s.

The attorneys at O’Connor & Runckel are well known and respected throughout the legal community and among our clients. From our office in Contra Costa County, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area. Our experience and expertise are available to you.