Motorcyclist seriously injured when rear-ended by van and dragged several yards at Cypress Avenue and Hartnell Avenue in Redding, California
Struck from behind and dragged in Redding, motorcyclist suffers serious injuries
City of Redding police and fire personnel were dispatched to the scene around 3:22 p.m. after receiving reports of an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and U-Haul van.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.