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Toronto Motorcycle Accident Caused by Negligence Lawyers<\/h1>\n

If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident caused by someone else’s negligent actions, the lawyers of Mazin & Associates, PC can help you.\u00a0Being in a motorcycle accident is a traumatic experience that can leave the victim and their family dealing with many short- and long-term consequences. Data shows that motorcyclists in Canada are three times more likely to be injured in an accident than other motorists. If you have been the victim of a motorcycle accident, you are likely suffering both physically and emotionally, and the accident may not even have been your fault. Many accidents occur due to another driver\u2019s negligence. If you or a loved one was injured while riding your motorcycle because of another party\u2019s negligence, contact the highly qualified lawyers at Mazin & Associates, PC by calling (416) 625-2122 today.<\/p>\n

At Mazin & Associates, PC, we can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and suffering. While we know that money cannot undo the harm you suffered as a result of your accident, compensation can help alleviate other stresses and allow you time to heal. Victims of motorcycle accidents commonly suffer from very serious injuries, such as\u00a0head trauma, spinal cord and neck trauma, broken bones, severe bruising, painful road rash, torn ligaments, paralysis, and other issues.<\/p>\n

If someone else’s negligent actions caused a serious injury accident, contact the experienced motorcycle accident caused by negligence lawyers<\/strong> at Mazin & Associates, PC today for help by calling (416) 625-2122, filling out a contact form, or starting an online chat now.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle Accident Facts<\/h2>\n

In Canada, the number of motorcycle accidents and resulting fatalities and injuries has consistently been on the rise since 2012. According to Transport Canada\u2019s National Collision Database<\/a>, while 175 motorcyclists died due to accidents in 2012, that number was up to 207 fatalities by 2016. Accordingly, the percentage of motorcycle fatalities in relation to overall traffic fatalities has also been on the rise, with motorcyclists accounting for 10.9% of all traffic fatalities in 2016\u00a0and accounting for 12.9% of all traffic injuries for that same year.<\/p>\n

While many individuals enjoy riding their motorcycles for a variety of reasons, the data showing increases in motorcycle accident fatalities and injuries are alarming. To a victim and their family, a motorcycle accident can have a devastating impact physically, emotionally, and financially. In a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal<\/a>, researchers found that treatments for injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident generally cost twice as much as those resulting from other vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n

Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Negligence<\/h2>\n

One of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents is another driver\u2019s negligence. Any individual who operates a motor vehicle has a duty to exercise reasonable care while driving to prevent foreseeable harm to others. A failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harming and causing damages to others amounts to negligence. When another driver is negligent, they may liable for any damages they cause.<\/p>\n

Common instances when other drivers behave negligently while driving includes the following:<\/p>\n