The number of motorcycle fatalities has grown exponentially over the last few years, raising people’s concerns nationwide.
Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas have the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities in the U.S.
Arkansas saw 80 deaths in 2020, a 21 percent increase over 2019.
With the absence of protective gear, such as seat belts and airbags, a motorcyclist's chances of being involved in a fatal accident increases.
The motorcycle with the highest crash rate in the nation is the SuperSports, with a crash rate four times higher than any of the other type of motorcycle.
Fatal motorcycle accidents frequently result from the failure of other drivers to keep a proper lookout for cyclists as well as distracted driving while texting.
Arkansas has a Modified Comparative Fault Rule. The compensation an at fault party may receive is reduced by their level of fault.
But the driver is determined to be 25 percent at fault for the accident. The award is reduced by 25 percent, or $125,000, and will total $375,000.
Your motorcycle accident attorney will work hard to ensure you receive the compensation you are entitled to to help you move forward after a tragic loss.