Motorcycle Accident Statistics for Indianapolis

A motorcycle accident in Indianapolis can have serious repercussions, such as traumatic brain injury and death. If a loved one has become the victim of such an accident, you should call a law firm in Indianapolis to review your case.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Motorcycle Accident Statistics 

The main reason that motorcyclists are vulnerable is because a bike lacks the safety features of a car, and even though helmets provide some protection, motorcyclists are still at risk for serious injuries. 

• 2005: 110 fatalities -- 20 with helmets, 85 without, 5 unknown;
• 2006: 110 fatalities -- 20 with helmets, 81 without, 9 unknown;
• 2007: 122 fatalities -- 23 with helmets, 95 without, 4 unknown;
• 2008: 131 fatalities -- 31 with helmets, 95 without, 5 unknown; and
• 2009: 111 fatalities -- 21 with helmets, 84 without, 6 unknown.  

Everyone who shares the road owes fellow motorists a duty of care. When this duty is breached, resulting in a motorcycle accident in Indianapolis, legal recourse is available.

A law firm in Indianapolis can help you take the necessary steps to recover damages if you or a loved one has become the victim of a driver's carelessness or a government's failure to maintain highways and byways and warn of speed bumps or dangerous curves. 

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