Two Seriously Injured in Franklin County Missouri Triple Motorcycle Crash
Two men were seriously injured in a Franklin County Missouri motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon. Three motorcycles were involved in the Franklin County Missouri motorcycle accident that occurred on August 21, 2011 at 3:40pm.
The accident began as the three motorcycles travelled on eastbound I-44. Daniel J. Friedman of Robertsville, Missouri drove a 2012 Harley Davidson. Anthony J. Grossman of Ballwin, Missouri drove a 2010 Harley Davidson. Keith E. Frazier of Robertsville, Missouri drove a 1971 Harley Davidson.
Friedman slowed his motorcycle because of the presence of traffic ahead. Grossman was distracted and crashed into the rear of Friedman’s motorcycle. The impact caused both vehicles in the Missouri motorcycle accident to overturn. Friedman and Grossman were thrown from their motorcycles. The third motorcycle, driven by Frazier, struck Friedman.
Both Friedman and Grossman were seriously injured after being ejected in the Missouri motorcycle accidents. Meramec Ambulance took Friedman and Grossman to St. John’s in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Grossman wore a safety device during the accident, while Friedman did not.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes information about traffic fatalities to prevent future injuries and reduced traffic accidents. According to fatality data from the NHTSA, more than 10% of traffic fatalities in the United States involve motorcycles. Motorcycle accidents accounted for 4,595 traffic fatalities in 2009 alone. The risk of seriously injury and death in a Missouri motorcycle accident is apparently high.
The state of Missouri has passed several laws to improve motorcycle safety and to reduce the risk of serious injury and death from motorcycle accidents. Missouri statute §302.020 requires that drivers have a valid license to operate a motorcycle on public roadways. A valid license may show that the driver has passed a special motorcycle operation test. Missouri statute §302.020 additionally requires that motorcyclists wear protective headgear. Protective motorcycle headgear must meet the reasonable standards established by the government.
Regardless of the steps taken to reduce motorcycle injuries, some motorcycle accidents may happen. Missouri law allows motorcycle accident victims to sue for compensation when another driver is at fault for an accident. Missouri law additionally requires that motorcyclists carry liability insurance. Coverage must include $25,000 for bodily injury liability coverage and $10,000 for property damage liability. These requirements attempt to insure that accident victims may recover for their injuries.
If you are injured in a Missouri motorcycle accident, contact our skilled Missouri motorcycle accident lawyers today. We understand how Missouri law empowers your ability to obtain compensation.
