A Dallas motorcycle accident that happened the first week of the year has left one man dead. On January 3, a 26-year-old man was driving his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle north on Independence Parkway when he suddenly lost control and hit the curb. He wound up flipping the motorcycle many times and was thrown into the street.

The driver of the motorcycle spent until January 13 in a hospital, where he died of injuries sustained in the Dallas motorcycle accident. According to witnesses, the  man was not wearing a helmet and may have been speeding.

Don’t Be a Dallas Motorcycle Accident Victim

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has put out some statistics on motorcycle accidents, and it’s clear that motorcyclists are far less likely to be killed in an accident when they’re wearing a helmet. The statistics also noted that these same motorcyclists are less likely to suffer from traumatic brain injury or serious head injuries when they’re wearing a helmet.

A Dallas motorcycle accident can occur any day at any time. When other vehicles are involved, the outcome is most often extremely tragic. Serious injuries and even wrongful death can result from a Dallas motorcycle accident. If you or a love one have been involved in a Dallas motorcycle accident, don’t hesitate to get help from an experienced personal injury lawyer at the STREET LAW FIRM.

Sadly, a Dallas motorcycle wreck is becoming more of a common occurrence. This year, there have already been 10 Dallas motorcycle wrecks, and four motorcycle deaths in Richardson, which is north of Dallas. Still, the year isn’t yet over, and police are expecting more fatalities.

Figuring out just why there have been so many Dallas motorcycle wrecks this year wasn’t difficult. Simply stated, there are just more motorcycles on the road. So more motorcycles mean the chances are greater for more motorcycle wrecks and car wrecks.

The increase of motorcycles on Dallas roads, along with roads all over the nation, can be explained by higher gas prices. People are trading in their cars for motorcycles since they get much better gas mileage. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s motorcycle safety unit warns that this surge in motorcycle use means there is an increase in Dallas motorcycle wrecks.

The growing Dallas motorcycle wreck death number is not unique to Texas, though. Across the state, 405 people died in motorcycle wrecks last year. That’s up from 295 motorcycle wreck deaths in 2004. Some suggest that perhaps motorcycle riders aren’t getting enough training, and they are unprepared to be on the roads on a motorcycle. With the surge in popularity of motorcycles because of soaring gas prices, there’s often a wait of several months to get into a motorcycle safety class.

If you or a loved one has been in a Dallas motorcycle wreck, you no doubt know the pain and suffering that comes along with it. So don’t hesitate to get help. Dallas motorcycle wreck law team at the STREET LAW FIRM are experienced in dealing with these cases. The initial consultation is always free, so be sure and contact a personal injury lawyer at the STREET LAW FIRM as soon as possible to discuss your Dallas motorcycle wreck and what steps should be taken next.