Motorcycle Accidents Involving Deer Collisions Can be Deadly
Deer versus motorcycle collisions have caused some serious injuries in Washington State. In fact, a recent King5 news report states that deer versus vehicle collisions have increased 15 percent just in the last five years. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, there are about 1.5 million deer versus vehicle collisions every year in the United States. These types of collisions cause more than 150 deaths each year and occur most frequently during the months of October, November and December. State Farm Insurance estimates that the chances of a vehicle – be it a car or a motorcycle – colliding with a deer is 1 in 516. This estimate is based on their deer claims data from the last half of 2007 and the first half of 2008.
Deer can cause significant damage to a car, truck or SUV. But if you are a motorcyclist who strikes a deer, then you are looking at serious personal injuries or death. Here are some important tips motorcyclists and motorists should bear in mind as they pass active deer crossing areas. Always be aware of deer crossing signs that are usually placed in active deer areas. Remember that deer are most active between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. When you ride your motorcycle at night, use the high beam of the headlamp to illuminate the road ahead. Deer generally tend to travel in herds, so if you see one, it is very possible that there are more deer close by.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident as a result of negligence on the part of another individual, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury lawyers at The Bernard Group for a FREE consultation and evaluation of your motorcycle accident case. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com for our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information about Washington motorcycle accident cases, which will help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
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