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According to a 10News report dated February 17, 2009, a 21-year-old Marine named Bradley Waterman was killed on Route 66 after his motorcycle spun out of control. CHP and Military authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident. The Indiana native apparently lost control of his bike and drove into an oncoming pickup truck. The driver of the truck responsibly stopped and attempted life saving measures, but resuscitation attempts failed at the scene.

Despite his relatively young age, Waterman had received numerous decorations from the Marine Corps and Navy, including medals for serving in the Iraq campaign. He was based out of Camp Pendleton.

The death of a vital young 21-year-old Marine would be tragic in any context. In fact, given that so many motorcycle crashes are preventable, the situation seems even more frustrating and saddening.

Finding the ultimate cause of a bike crash can be an involved business. Automotive forensic science has made strides in the past decade, there is still much we don’t know about why crashes occur when they do.

If you believe your injuries or a loved one’s injuries may have been caused by a lemon motorcycle, call Howard Silver, skilled California lemon law attorney for help at 866-49-LEMON.

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According to a March 8, 2009 article in the Pasadena Star News, Sheriff’s Deputy, Isaac Zaldivar, was killed in Pico Rivera on Rosemead Boulevard, after his bike hit a Toyota Camry. The 21-year-old Deputy was wearing a helmet and was riding with his younger brother when he was hit by a 75-year-old woman. According to local traffic analysts, the stretch of Rosemead Boulevard where the accident occurred has long been notorious for motorcycle and auto crashes.

Zaldivar passed away at LA County USC Medical Center from numerous traumatic injuries. His younger brother was treated and released with only minor injuries. The day after the accident, dozens of mourners from the area and from Zaldivar’s Department, paid tribute to the fallen motorcyclist.

Unfortunately, Zaldivar’s tragedy is all too common on California’s roads. Innumerable factors go into every motorcycle accident. And it is too soon to determinate precisely what went wrong in this case. However, analysts at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, The California Highway Patrol, and other independent groups, concur that poorly maintained or under-performing bikes contribute to a sizable percentage of bike accident fatalities.

In these types of accidents, aggrieved claimants may be able to hold certain parties liable for injuries and damages. For instance, a motorcycle dealer who sells a lemon motorcycle to a customer -- who then crashes as a direct result of a bike’s poor, lemon-like performance -- can potentially be held liable for medical bills, pain and suffering, wages lost and some legal expenses.

If you think that your injuries or a loved one’s injuries were caused by a lemon motorcycle, call experienced California lemon law attorney Howard Silver at 866-49-LEMON.

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According to a December 2008 article in the Associated Press, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (a.k.a the “MSF”) in conjunction with the Los Angles Police Department will be summarizing and statistically analyzing bike crash data in the southern California area. This comprehensive study has been designed to advance the science of motorcycle safety.

The last study of this kind was conducted - believe in or not - back in 1981. Much has changed in the nearly 30 years since the “Hurt Study.” Back then, the average biker was in his late 20s; today, the typical motorcyclist is 42 years old. There are also millions more active bikers on the road today than there were in 1981.

Individuals spearheading the motorcycle crash causation study - including Doug Hecox of the Federal Highway Administration and Tim Buchee, the President of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - suggest that the study will help manufacturers, sellers, and traffic engineers figure out how to reduce bike fatalities on the road and make California’s highways safer for everyone.

It is crucial that the MSF works to keep motorcyclists safe. Even though a motorcycle can be tested in crash studies for defects or other problematic issues, those who purchase a motorcycle in California may encounter defective parts due to the negligence of manufacturers or the individual or company that sold the vehicle.

If you think your motorcycle is a lemon, contact the top California lemon law attorney, Howard Silver, at 866-49-LEMON.

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