Motorcycle Accidents.

For those that don’t drive them, maybe motorcycles are an afterthought. Anyone who has been involved in a motorcycle accident in The Great Southwest knows the gravity of an accident on a motorcycle. The guy (or lady) in the car or truck almost always wins!

Here is a sobering statistic: Motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of death of people between the ages of six and thirty-three in the United States. Ken Wagner Law knows this and has represented people who have been involved in motorcycle accidents.

Ken Wagner Law, located in Albuquerque, is the right firm to call if you or a loved one has been in a motorcycle accident anywhere in The Great Southwest. In most cases, a motorcycle accident is not the fault of the motorcyclist. Call Ken Wagner Law in Albuquerque for a free consultation.

Motorcycle Accidents.

They are still all too common, even with the precautions and safety equipment employed today. As the weather warms up, more people in The Great Southwest take to their bikes at high speeds on the open roads of New Mexico and the surrounding area. The Ken Wagner Law Firm is a leading motorcycle accident lawyer located in Albuquerque.

Here are some typical causes of motorcycle accidents -

1.  Car doors open suddenly.

2.  Reckless driving and alcohol abuse…same old same ol’.

3.  Ever-changing weather in The Great Southwest.

4.  Switching lanes.

While there are many more, the result is still the same…if you’re riding a motorcycle in The Great Southwest, you are far more likely to experience a serious injury than in a car. The Ken Wagner Law Firm of Albuquerque has experienced motorcycle accident attorneys who will help. Call (505) 242-6300. For more information see kenwagnerlaw.com.

It Is Motorcycle Season Again.

When the weather warms up in The Great Southwest, more motorcycles hit the highways around our fast-moving areas. When that happens, a major motorcycle accident is likely. Will this get your attention? The leading cause of death in the US from adolescence to middle adulthood is, you guessed it…motorcycle accidents!

Motorcycles by their very nature are –

 

1.  More than 15 times more likely to kill their drivers than cars.

2.  Likely, by a margin of 3 times more likely, to injure the rider than a car or truck.

3.  Going to give the rider AND any passenger a head injury if not wearing a helmet.

4.  More complicated to defend against rapacious insurance companies.

The Ken Wagner Law Firm of Albuquerque are motorcycle accident attorneys. It is one of their many forte’s at the firm. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a motorcycle accident, discover your options by calling The Ken Wagner Law Firm located in Albuquerque. That number is (505) 242-6300. See all of the ways that the firm may represent you by visiting kenwagnerlaw.com.

Warm Weather May Mean There are More Motorcycles on the Road.

It is summertime in The Great Southwest and people of all ages are taking to the highways and byways of the Albuquerque area in droves. The twenty-somethings of our area are acutely aware because motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of death for those in that age cell throughout the United States. Negligence is a leading cause, and The Ken Wagner Law Firm is here to help.

Here are some stats you may want to know –

1.  Head injuries rank #1 as the leading cause of motorcycle injury deaths.

2.  A motorcyclist is more than 10-1 more likely than a car driver to die in a crash.

3.  If you wear a helmet at ALL times you are two-thirds less likely to incur a brain injury.

Insurance companies handle motorcycle injuries in their own unique way. The Ken Wagner Law Firm will protect the interests of you or a loved one if there is a motorcycle accident. Count on motorcycle injury attorney Ken Wagner and his law firm. Just call (505) 242-6300. See the other ways that The Ken Wagner Law Firm fights for you by visiting kenwagnerlaw.com.

Two-Wheelers can be Dangerous.

If you are a motorcycle owner in The Great Southwest you know the drill.  You not only have to watch out for yourself, but those regular four-wheel drivers who don’t always treat you with respect.  The fact is, if you are between the ages of six and thirty-three motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States!

How many motorcyclists do you imagine are killed each year in the US?  The answer is more than 3000 and so many others are injured or even disabled for the rest of their lives!  Some motorcycle injuries are caused by the negligence of another driver (especially in a car), defective equipment, or other factors that are not the fault of the rider.

When a motorcycle accident becomes a life-changing event for you or a loved one please contact the vehicle accident law firm of Ken Wagner Law located in Albuquerque.  Ken and his team have helped motorcyclists recover the cash they may deserve for over a half-century in The Great Southwest.  Contact Ken Wagner Law at (505) 242-6300.

Winter Weather = Increases in Car Accidents.

It is about as simple as 1 + 1 = 2.  When winter weather episodes occur on the highways and biways of the Great Southwest car accidents increase.  We who live in the Albuquerque area and beyond know how quickly road conditions can change.  Winter has a long way to go and we can tell you to slow down, but that may not be enough.

Watch for changing weather conditions such as high winds, low temperatures, fog, rain, and heavy snow reducing visibility.  One out of every four vehicle accidents are weather related according to the Federal Highway Administration!  For one thing, even if we DO drive cautiously car defects are more common in the winter.

We hope that you stay safe this winter, but if you are involved in a vehicle collision due to winter driving or for any other reason please turn to the half-century of experience provided by Albuquerque car accident lawyer Attorney Ken Wagner.  Ken and his staff will assist you in navigating through the troubled waters of getting your full compensation.  Call (505) 242-6300.

Increase in Motor Vehicle Fatalities.

We will one day live in a country where nearly every vehicle is operated by a non-human.  When that occurs motor vehicle fatalities will become a thing of the past.  Meanwhile, the situation demands attention.  In the most recent reporting year of 2015 fatalities from motor vehicle crashes were up over 7% with 2348 more people dying on the nation’s roads.

As a matter of fact, the rates for passenger car and light truck deaths were the highest in the US since 2009.  SUV fatalities were up more than 10%.  Van fatalities increased nearly as much.  Motorcycle fatalities were the highest since 2012.  Perhaps the most disturbing statistic was another increase in alcohol-related accidents.

The day will come when it won’t be necessary to think about these things…sort of like smallpox.  That day is assuredly not here yet.  In the Great Southwest the firm you can trust to handle your vehicle accident injury case is Ken Wagner Law.  Ken and his staff will represent you aggressively from his Albuquerque office.  Please call them at (505) 242-6300.

Ride on Hog…Ride On.

Ahhh Springtime!  It’s time to get that motorcycle out and ride the breathtaking roads of the Great Southwest.  They can be treacherous roads as well.  What do you think kills more millennials and kids between kindergarten and their mid-thirties?  Believe it or not, it is accidents related to motorcycles!

The threat is even more real on our open roads as opposed to congested large northeast cities.  This may not bring you much comfort, but in the majority of the cases the fault is NOT with the motorcyclist, but rather the driver of the other much bigger vehicle.  Defective equipment and heavy spring rains can also lead to a tragic mishap.

We hope that neither you nor a loved one are involved in a serious or even fatal accident.  If you need strong, steady, experienced representation please call Albuquerque motorcycle accident attorney Ken Wagner.  His half-century of personal injury experience and an amazing staff are behind every case.  Anywhere in the Great Southwest call Ken Wagner Law at (505) 242-6300.

Slow Down…It’s Holiday Time.

Come on, relax.  It’s time to slow down and enjoy the season.  Are you pointing your car north toward Colorado or Utah?  Be prepared for winter driving.  How about Texas?  The weather could be nicer, but changing rapidly.  Maybe you are headed west to Las Vegas…lucky you!  Wherever you are traveling in the Great Southwest slow down and enjoy the ride.

Holiday roads can be tricky with sudden snow storms and black ice.  Statistics from The National Safety Council show that Christmas and New Years are two of the ten most dangerous driving days in the United States every year.  They are both coming up, so be forever vigilant of the guy driving next to you or in front or behind you.

As we approach 2017 one thing is as true as it was 40 years ago and even longer.  The lead attorney who has protected residents of Albuquerque and the Great Southwest in personal injury claims is stronger than ever.  He is Ken Wagner.  Ken and his staff wish you a wonderful holiday season, and if you happen to need us in the New Year, call (505) 242-6300.

Summertime Brings More Car Accidents.

First of all, Happy Birthday America!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend.  Are you about to head out on that greatly anticipated summer vacation?  Remember, people from throughout the Great Southwest have the same thing in mind.  Make sure that your car is roadworthy for that trip to the Rockies or wherever.

Now the practical side.  IF an accident of any type happens on the road this summer your first order of business is to get out of your vehicle if you are able and check to see that everyone is okay.  In this era of cell phones take copious pictures and call the police immediately.  Make sure that you get a copy of the police report.  Too many people fail to do this because they are not thinking clearly.

In New Mexico and the Great Southwest the next thing that you need to do when the “dust settles” is contact a law firm that specializes in personal injuries.  If you or a loved one has been involved in a summer vehicle mishap immediately contact New Mexico vehicle accident attorney Kenneth Wagner.  He will put his decades of experience and his energetic team to work for you to secure the maximum settlement that you deserve.  Call him today at (505) 242-6300.

Dangerous Motorcyclists on Summer Roads.

Quickly…what do you think is the leading cause of accidental death in this country to people between ages 6 and 35?  It is motorcycle accidents!  Over 3000 people a year are killed in motorcycle mishaps and countless thousands have their lives turned upside down because of them.  Statistically speaking, the driver of a “safer” mode of transportation is usually responsible for a motorcycle accident.

If a car and a motorcycle get into an accident who do you think is the likely victim?  Motorcycle riders are more than 15 times more likely to die if a death occurs in this collision.  It is no surprise that head injury is the major cause of death in a motorcycle crash.  When a motorcycle is involved insurance issues become much more complicated.

In New Mexico and the Great Southwest you need a law firm to successfully pursue a fair and full settlement.  If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle mishap immediately contact New Mexico motorcycle accident attorney Kenneth Wagner.  He will put his decades of experience to work for you to secure the maximum amount you deserve.  Call him today at (505) 242-6300.