Missouri Motorcycle Fatalities Significantly Decline
The Missouri Department of Transportation recently reported that that state experienced a dramatic drop in motorcycle deaths for 2009 with a 21.5 percent decline. On a national level, motorcycle fatalities have lowered by at least 10 percent as statewide efforts to raise motorcycle accident awareness and prevention has increased.
According to accident statistics, 85 individuals lost their lives in Missouri motorcycle collisions in 2009 with 99% of those who died in accidents involving a motorcycle being the motorcyclist. With ten percent of fatalities in Missouri for 2009 having involved a motorcycle, it is clear that safety issues must still be promoted to increase motorist awareness and accident prevention.
The MoDOT Director of Highway Safety has reminded all drivers that more motorcyclists will be taking to Missouri’s roads as the weather continues to get warmer in the upcoming months. To further support road safety and help motorcycle fatalities to continue with its decline, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is working with federal, state and local highway safety, law enforcement, and motorcycle organizations in recognizing May 2010 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
As part of the campaign, motorists are reminded of the importance of sharing the road. Whether a person is operating a large commercial vehicle or a small passenger car, he or she is responsible for checking blind spots for motorcyclists before making lane changes. Similarly, motorcyclists are reminded that they must do their part in contributing to injury prevention by wearing the appropriate helmet and protective clothing and gear.
Missouri wrongful death accidents involving motorcycles are usually entirely preventable incidents. When another person’s negligence causes a motorcyclist to lose his or her life, family members of the deceased victim are often left to cope with significant emotional grief as well as financial strain. The St. Louis motorcycle accident lawyers at Page Law have dedicated years to helping family members of wrongful death victims hold negligent parties liable for their loss and associated damages. Contact our skilled and aggressive MO accident attorneys for a free consultation by calling 314-322-8515 today.
