Mountain Green, UT (August 16, 2022) – A motorcyclist died on Tuesday, August 16th after an accident on state Route 167 caused him to fall down a steep embankment.
The crash took place at about 11:30 p.m. on Trappers Loop, just outside of Mountain Green.
The Utah Department of Public Safety reported that the 71-year-old man was struck going around a bend in the road. The Harley Davidson struck a rail, and the man was ejected from the bike and fell roughly 150 feet.
More than 1,100 motorcycle accidents have taken place in Utah so far in 2022. This accident marks the year’s 42nd motorcycle-related fatality.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Estimating the value of a motorcycle accident claim is extremely challenging without the direction of an experienced lawyer.
If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you might be eligible for compensation by way of a wrongful death suit. When investigating your accident, our lawyers will outline every type of recovery you could be entitled to. We have a thorough understanding of all state and local laws and decades of practice handling these types of cases.
Some types of compensation that motorcycle collision victims or their surviving relatives might be entitled to include:
- Prescription medication
- Medical apparatuses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional upheaval
- Mental trauma
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Vehicle repairs or replacement
- Damage to property
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate your disability
- Funeral costs/Burial or cremation expenses
- Other damages
No two motorcycle accidents are exactly the same, meaning it can be difficult to determine if victims or their surviving family members are entitled to compensation without the benefit of a licensed attorney.
Let our lawyers deal with the intricacies of the legal process while you concentrate on getting better. If you lost a family member in a motorcycle accident, contact our motorcycle injury lawyers in Utah at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation.
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