Most people know the general risk that’s involved in riding a motorcycle, however, few people know just how dangerous motorcycling can be, especially if the rider does not wear proper safety attire and isn’t experienced. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle collision in Atlanta, make sure you reach out to your Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney or Atlanta accident lawyer today.

For all you fortunate bikers that haven’t been injured, here’s some facts you should know before you’re next ride:

1. In general, motorcyclists are more exposed to severe general bodily injury those in car accidents.

2. The death rate for motorcycle riders in 2006 was 5 1/2 times the death rate for passenger car occupants per registered vehicle, according to the latest data from National Highway Traffic  Safety Administration.

3. Motorcycles accounted nearly 3 percent of all registered motor vehicles in 2006.

5. 4,810 people perished in motorcycle accidents in 2006 nationwide, and in 2008, it was 5,290.

6. In 2010, 14 percent of all traffic accident deaths involved motorcycles.

7. There are 7.1 million motorcycles on the road today, about 1 million more than 5 years ago.

8. Motorcycle accident claims are sometimes awarded higher damages for pain and suffering beyond damages for actual medical costs or lost wages, than car accidents.

If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, don’t hesitate to contact Bruce A. Hagen, your premier personal injury lawyer in Atlanta.