Phoenix, AZ – Man & Woman Hospitalized After Motorcycle Wreck at 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ (March 18, 2020) – A man and a woman were hospitalized after their motorcycle crashed in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers from the Phoenix Police Department say that it happened near the area of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road. Authorities from the Phoenix Fire Department say that a 30-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were transported to a local hospital via ambulance. They are both currently listed in critical condition.
The Phoenix Police Department is still investigating the accident at this time and has not released further details about the driver involved or the cause of the motorcycle wreck.
Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of a fast recovery.
Injurious Motorcycle Crashes in Arizona
During the past several years, motorcycle crashes have accounted for nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide. In fact, motorcycle wrecks have more than doubled in the last 25 years, according to data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Crash statistics indicate that one in seven fatalities on the road, throughout the country, occurred on a motorcycle.
Due to the nature of these wrecks, tragic consequences may befall victims after a motorcycle accident, including long-term physical problems, medical bills, and even job loss or death. But the victims and their families affected by these injurious wrecks can contact a Phoenix accident lawyer for help. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can help victims get justice and a fair settlement to compensate for their damages from a personal injury lawsuit or a wrongful death lawsuit.
Our motorcycle accident attorneys at ELG Law have years of experience advocating for victims and their families after motorcycle crashes. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck that occurred through no fault of your own, contact our crash lawyers at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free consultation today.
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Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.
