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Motorcycle Rider Injured in Orangevale Crash on Hazel Avenue

Motorcycle Rider Injured in Orangevale Crash on Hazel Avenue

I’m Ed Smith, an Orangevale motorcycle accident lawyer. An afternoon collision in Orangevale along Hazel Avenue recently left a motorcycle rider with injuries, according to representatives of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The rider, who remains unidentified, was treated at the scene by medics with the fire department. The reason for the accident has not yet been released by investigators.

Details of the Accident

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Lincoln Highway Collision Causes Injuries in Sacramento

Lincoln Highway Collision Causes Injuries in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyer. An early afternoon collision on August 9 between a motor vehicle and motorcycle resulted in unknown injuries to one or more individuals along Lincoln Highway. It is unknown what precipitated the crash. However, it is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as to cause and to place fault. No information has been released on the identities or medical conditions of those involved in the collision.

What Happened

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Motorcycle Accidents and Traumatic Injuries

Motorcycle Accidents and Traumatic Injuries

I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto Motorcycle Accident Lawyer. Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause significant traumatic injuries. There are many different injuries that someone can sustain in a motorcycle accident. For instance, someone can get a femur fracture (diagnosed both clinically and on imaging), a fracture of the humerus, a pelvic fracture, and a host of other traumatic injuries or bone fractures. For this reason, people should always wear a helmet while riding on a motorcycle and keep their wits about them on the road. Although avoiding a motorcycle accident is not always possible, a recent study has created insight into what happens to patients who get into a crash.

The Study Design: Retrospective Review 

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Tear of the Biceps Muscle in a Motorcycle Accident

Tear of the Biceps Muscle in a Motorcycle Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Attorney. The muscles play an important role in the structure and function of the body. They allow people to both extend and contract their muscles, powering movements that help people perform the functions of everyday life. Muscles work by pulling on their respective bones in different directions. These connections between the muscles and the bones are called tendons. Tears in the tendons or muscle fibers can be exquisitely painful and take an extended amount of time to heal. According to a research paper that has been published in Sports Health:

  • Muscle injuries are the most common injuries in athletes.
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Passenger Injury Claims in Motorcycle Accidents

Passenger Injury Claims in Motorcycle Accidents

I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto motorcycle accident lawyer. Riding as a passenger involved in a motorcycle accident can be both a frightening and traumatic experience, especially if you suffered serious injuries as a result. You may have many, unanswered questions such as which insurance policy will cover your resulting losses. This matter may be even more difficult to undergo if a loved one or friend was operating the motorcycle at the time of the crash. It is important to understand what your options are when involved in a motorcycle accident as a passenger and how you can bring a claim for damages incurred.

Fault in a Motorcycle Accident

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Cap City Freeway Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident

Cap City Freeway Hit and Run Motorcycle Accident

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle accident attorney. A hit and run occurred on July 17 along the Cap City Freeway in South Sacramento that involved a motorcyclist and motorist. The motorcycle rider was reported as having been injured in the collision, and paramedics were called to the scene to make a medical assessment and provide help. It is unknown at this time how serious those injuries were or whether the rider was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Accident Details

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Motorcycle Accidents in Modesto

Motorcycle Accidents in Modesto

I’m Ed Smith, a Modesto motorcycle accident attorney. Riding a motorcycle is a great way to commute in style by saving money on fuel and time on the road. For some, especially those residing in the city, a bike may be the only means of transportation they need. While motorcycles offer thrill and excitement to those who ride, it is important to understand what types of motorcycle accidents can happen and what steps a biker should take to ensure their well-being if they ever find themselves involved in such accidents.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

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Madison Avenue Motorcycle Accident in Fair Oaks

Madison Avenue Motorcycle Accident in Fair Oaks

I’m Ed Smith, a Fair Oaks motorcycle accident lawyer. A crash between a motor vehicle and motorcycle on Sunday, July 15, left the rider with injuries when they collided near an intersection in Fair Oaks. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the motorcyclist suffered minor injuries in the crash. Medical attention was summoned to treat the injured rider at the scene. It is unknown at this time whether the rider required further treatment at a nearby hospital.

Details of the Crash

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Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Lincoln, CA

Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Lincoln, CA

I’m Ed Smith, a Lincoln motorcycle accident attorney. A firefighter from Placer County lost his life following a motorcycle crash sometime during the night when his bike went off the ramp along Highway 65 northbound at Lincoln Boulevard. According to the report, the accident was discovered around 6:00 in the morning by a passerby on July 13, when authorities were notified. I want to extend my prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of the firefighter who died in this tragic accident.

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Rising Rate of Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries in Sacramento

Rising Rate of Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries in Sacramento

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyer. Traffic fatalities went up in every category across the nation in 2016, including motorcycle deaths. There were 5,286 deaths of motorcyclists that year, an increase over the 5,029 fatalities the previous year, according to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Because motorcycle riders are vulnerable due to their lack of protection, they are more apt to suffer injuries or be killed in a collision than those in passenger vehicles.

Injury Rates of Motorcyclists

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