National Ride to Work Day is Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Every year, motorcycle and scooter riders are encouraged to trade in their cars or trucks on the second Tuesday of June to celebrate the benefits of commuting on two wheels. While riding can be fun and fuel-efficient, it also comes with risks. Riders have far less protection than people in cars, making them more likely to suffer serious injuries in a motorcycle accident or scooter accident. Even a low-speed crash can cause serious injuries. Broken bones, road rash, head injuries, and back injuries are common. Recovery often means medical bills and missed work, which can lead to financial stress.
One of the biggest challenges riders face after an accident is trying to negotiate a fair settlement with insurance companies. While insurers may seem helpful at first, their goal is often to limit the amount they pay on a claim. They may question the severity of injuries, claim the rider was at fault based on biases against riders, or attempt to settle a case quickly for less than it’s worth.
When an accident is caused by another driver’s mistake, knowing your legal rights matters. If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle or scooter accident involving another motor vehicle, contact a local motorcycle accident attorney for help. The lawyer will evaluate your accident and injuries and can support you through a successful motorcycle accident claim.
Motorcycle Accident/Scooter Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2024, accounting for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Motorcyclists were also nearly 27 times more likely to die in a crash and almost five times more likely to be injured compared to passenger car occupants.
Scooter-related injuries are also rising as more people use electric scooters for commuting and recreation. Studies have found a sharp increase in emergency room visits involving e-scooter crashes, with many riders suffering head injuries, broken bones, and other serious trauma. Like motorcycle riders, scooter riders have little protection when a collision occurs.
These statistics highlight an important reality: even careful riders can be seriously injured when other drivers fail to share the road safely. When a motorcycle or scooter accident is caused by another person’s negligence, injured riders may have the right to seek compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
How a Motorcycle/Scooter Accident Attorney Can Help
A personal injury lawyer works to protect the rights of injured riders and pursue fair compensation for their losses. After an accident, an attorney can investigate what happened, gather evidence, interview witnesses, review police reports, and work with accident reconstruction experts when necessary because establishing exactly how a crash occurred is often critical to proving fault.
In addition to proving liability, a lawyer helps calculate the full value of a claim. Many people focus on the first medical bills after a crash, but accident costs often continue for months or even years as medical treatment and recovery continues. Compensation may include future medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other losses connected to the accident.
Motorcycle and scooter riders sometimes face unfair stereotypes that can affect insurance claims. Some people assume riders are reckless or responsible for crashes simply because they chose to ride. A personal injury lawyer can challenge these assumptions with evidence and facts to protect the rider’s legal rights.
If you or a loved one was injured by a car while riding, it is vital to report the accident to the police and to seek prompt medical treatment. Document and preserve the evidence from the accident scene if you can and keep receipts and transcripts from all resulting medical care. You should also notify your insurance company about the accident as soon as possible but do not provide any information to the at-fault insurance adjuster or accept a settlement without first speaking with a motorcycle accident attorney.
It is not uncommon to receive a motorcycle accident settlement that is five to ten times larger with the help of a personal injury lawyer. Call the caring, tireless, and experienced injury attorneys at Tario & Associates, P.S. in Bellingham, WA today for a FREE consultation! Since 1979, our personal injury law firm, Tario & Associates, P.S., has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of people injured throughout Washington State, with local offices in Bellingham and Mount Vernon to serve residents of Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and Snohomish counties. You will pay nothing up front and no attorney fees at all unless we recover damages for you!
