Sunday, August 25th, just before noon, a motorcyclist, identified as Jose Louis Silva, collided with a vehicle in Midtown, Sacramento.
Police arrived at the scene of the incident, 24th Street and J Street, after receiving reports of a collision. When they arrived on the scene they found Silva, who had suffered life-threatening injuries. First responders transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officials have declared the crash was criminal in nature, however, there has been no arrest announced in connection with the collision.
It is unclear if the driver of the vehicle was injured in the accident.
In 2021 in the United States, motorcyclists made up 13.8% of all traffic deaths, while only 3.5% of all registered vehicles in the US are motorcycles.
“This tragic incident highlights the extreme vulnerability of motorcyclists on our roads,” says Brett Schreiber, managing partner at Singleton Schreiber, “When a collision occurs between a motorcycle and a larger vehicle, the motorcyclist almost always suffers the most severe consequences. The lack of protection motorcycles provide riders, combined with the immense force of impact they experience when struck by a larger vehicle often leads to catastrophic injuries or even death, as seen in the heartbreaking loss of Jose Louis Silva. Our thoughts are with his family as they navigate life after the loss of their loved one.”
“It’s crucial that those responsible for such collisions be held accountable, and we are confident law enforcement will do everything they can to find and identify the responsible party.”
Common injuries experienced by motorcycle riders involved in collisions with vehicles include:
- Head and brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Road rash
- Internal injuries
- Crush injuries
- Limb amputations
- Facial injuries
- Death
Silva’s family may wish to pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. Filing a wrongful death claim may allow them to recover compensation for:
- Funeral and burial expenses – costs associated with the end-of-life arrangements, including funeral, burial, or cremation services.
- Lost financial support – compensation for the income and financial support that their loved one would have otherwise provided them had he lived.
- Loss of companionship – compensation for the emotional pain they experience due to the loss of companionship, guidance, and support the family experiences due to their loved one’s untimely death.
- Pain and suffering – compensation for the emotional distress and suffering the family experienced due to the loss of their loved one.
- And more
If you’ve lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, contact the Sacramento motorcycle accident lawyers of Singleton Schreiber by calling (619) 771-3473 or sending us an email at info@singletonschreiber.com. Reach out today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how we may be able to help you.
