58-year-old man seriously injured in motorcycle collision with vehicle on North Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla, California
Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision in La Jolla
A 58-year-old man was riding his motorcycle Sunday heading north on North Torrey Pines Road when a vehicle merged into his lane, according to reports. The motorcyclist collided with the left-rear quarter panel of the vehicle and fell onto the roadway. The man suffered a back injury, a partially collapsed lung, fractures to his lower left leg and a fracture of the left femur.
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.
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