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A 43-year-old Metro police officer on a motorcycle was recently injured in a crash with a car near Maryland Parkway and Katie Avenue. He was transported to University Medical Center for treatment after being knocked off the motorcycle and skidding 60 feet. According to the Las Vegas Sun, evidence indicates that a 2009 Ford Fusion, driven by 19-year-old Savannah Hooks, turned in front of the motorcycle without seeing it, causing the accident. Hooks was not injured.

The Las Vegas Sun: Police motorcycle officer escapes serious injury in crash

Motorcycle accidents affect hundreds of thousands of individuals every year. Often they result in serious injuries and death because there is virtually nothing to protect the driver of a motorcycle. These kinds of accidents can happen to anyone, even police officers who are trained to use motorcycles. The officer in this case was extremely lucky to escape devastating injuries because many do not fare so well.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motorcycle or car accident, call an experienced personal injury lawyer to find out whether or not you have a case. Parker Scheer Lagomarsino has team of excellent personal injury attorneys who have handled countless motorcycle and car accident cases.

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On October 19, 2010, a motorcyclist died when his motorcycle rear-ended an SUV on I-15 near Craig Road. The man's name has not been released yet, but a state trooper told the Las Vegas Sun that he was taken to University Medical Center and died about an hour later.

Statistics show that motorcyclists are far more likely than occupants of passenger vehicles to be injured or die. Motorcyclists' bodies have almost no protection, and when there is an accident, catastrophe results. Additionally, being rear-ended by any vehicle, even a motorcycle, often causes devastating injuries.

The Las Vegas Sun: Motorcyclist dies in collision on I-15 near Craig Road

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On Saturday, October 3, 2010, a man was left seriously injured after crashing into a car that turned in front of his motorcycle. Abel Worku, 22 years old, of Las Vegas, was rushed to University Medical Center for treatment of his critical injuries following the collision. According to witness statements and evidence on scene, a 2008 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 17 year old man, turned left onto West Anasazi Drive. The car turned in front of a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle, which was headed south on Town Center Drive in the center lane.
The motorcycle collided into the right side of the car, at the intersection of the two streets. Police have not released the name of the young male driver, who was not injured in the collision. According to police, the incident is under investigation by the Las Vegas Metro Police Accident Investigation Section.

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The drivers of three motorcycles were taken to the hospital Sunday, September 19 after an accident on Interstate 15 near Speedway Boulevard, the Las Vegas Sun reported. This incident is one example of an alarming trend. There were more than 123,000 motorcycle accidents and 5,154 motorcycle fatalities in 2007, according to the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The data shows that motorcyclists are far more likely than occupants of passenger vehicles to be injured or die. Motorcyclists' bodies have almost no protection, and when there is a crash, horrific injuries often result.

If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you should call an attorney immediately. Parker Scheer LLP has a highly-accomplished team of trial lawyers focusing exclusively on personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents. The only way to know whether you have a case is to review the facts and circumstances surrounding your injury with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. There is never a charge to review your personal injury case, and all information provided will be kept strictly confidential.

The Las Vegas Sun: Accident Involving 3 motorcycles briefly closes southbound I-15

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On Sunday evening, around 7:40 p.m. a motorcycle accident left a man critically injured. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the motorcyclist lost control and was thrown to the ground. The Las Vegas Metro Police reported this morning that the man was taking to University Medical Center in critical condition. Police officers on scene stated that the evidence and witness statements suggest the driver lost control of his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle. The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are trying to determine why he lost control.

Motorcycle accidents are serious and can often result in critical injuries, through no fault of the driver. In 2006, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that motorcycles have a higher fatality rate in accidents when compared with other automobiles. Does this mean motorcycles are less safe than other vehicles? Not necessarily. Even where a motorcyclist is driving cautiously and safely, he is still at risk from other automobile drivers. And even where a motorcyclist is driving safely, if a larger car is driven negligently and collides with a motorcycle, unfortunately the motorcyclist may suffer severe injuries.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Charleston Boulevard Crash

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