Man Injured In Ordbend Motorcycle Accident on Highway 45 near County Road 34
ORDBEND, CALIFORNIA (September 30, 2022) – A 50-year-old motorcycle rider was seriously injured in an Ordbend car accident on Highway 45 near County Road 34.
Glenn County officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:30 p.m. on Friday. A 20-year-old man hit a motorcyclist under unclear conditions.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Ordbend Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in motorcycle accidents. According to the IIHS, “A total of 5,579 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2020. That is the highest number recorded and an 11 percent increase from 2019. Motorcycle deaths accounted for 14 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths in 2020 and were more than double the number of motorcyclist deaths in 1997.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a motorcycle accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
Many motorcycle accidents are due to drivers that make unsafe lane changes in front of motorcycle riders. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall turn a vehicle left or right in the roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. If a driver made an unsafe turn in front of a motorcyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any motorcycle accident.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
Many people do not realize the full extent of their injuries for several weeks or months after any accident. Any person that is injured in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A motorcycle accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Motorcycle Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the motorcyclist injured in this car accident. It is our sincere hope that he will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Ordbend motorcycle accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
