Police are looking for the public's help in connection with a fatal Los Angeles car accident, in which motorcyclist, 35-year-old Robert Harry Lowson, was killed. According to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, Lowson was riding a motorcycle on Olympic Boulevard the morning of March 20, 2010, when he collided with an eastbound Land Rover near Beverly Glen Boulevard. Lowson was thrown off his bike and landed on the pavement. He died at the scene. The female driver of the Land Rover was uninjured. If you witnessed this incident or have more information, please contact the West Traffic Division at 213-473-0222 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert Harry Lowson for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

There were 42 deaths and 1,289 injuries involving motorcycle accidents in the city of Los Angeles in 2008, according to California Highway Patrol's traffic accident statistics. In Los Angeles County as a whole, motorcycle accidents claimed 114 people and injured 2,934 during the same year.

Based on this news report, it is not exactly clear how this tragic accident occurred. Did it happen near or at a street intersection? Was the driver making a turn at the time? Who had right-of-way? Whose fault was the accident? Was the driver impaired, distracted or otherwise negligent at the time? Was there a dangerous condition on the roadway, which may have caused or contributed to this fatal motorcycle crash?

Liability Issues

If this accident was the driver's fault, then she could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries and damages. Where negligence or wrongdoing is involved, families of deceased car accident victims can file a wrongful death claim seeking compensation to cover medical or funeral expenses, lost future earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

An experienced Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will be able to explain to victims and their families, about their legal rights and options, and make sure they receive fair compensation. A skilled car accident lawyer will also be able to determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway caused this accident. In such cases, a claim can be filed against the governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway. However, according to California Government Code 911.2, any such claim must be filed within 180 days of the accident or injury.

None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Law Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.

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