Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Our Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Help Riders and Families Fight for Just Compensation
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If you are facing medical costs and other financial and non-financial losses after a serious or fatal motorcycle accident, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Our attorneys provide experienced legal representation for motorcycle accident victims and their families. Whether you are dealing with severe injuries or you have tragically lost a loved one, we can deal with the insurance companies for you, and we can fight to recover maximum compensation on your behalf.
Our motorcycle injury lawyers are familiar with the insurance companies’ tactics, and we are fully prepared to do what it takes to seek just compensation for motorcycle accident victims and families who have lost loved ones in fatal motorcycle crashes. We will work to negotiate a settlement that provides fair compensation if possible, and we will fight for justice in court if necessary.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Numerous factors can lead to accidents that leave motorcycle riders with devastating injuries. When you hire our motorcycle accident attorneys to represent you, we will promptly conduct an investigation at the accident scene focused on gathering the evidence we need to seek the compensation you deserve. We work with accident reconstruction experts and other professionals to prove our clients’ insurance claims as well, and we ensure that we have the evidence we need to provide effective legal representation in court when the insurance companies aren’t willing to settle for just compensation.
Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents for which riders and their families can seek just compensation include:
Distracted Driving
If you (or your loved one) was injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a distracted driver, our lawyers can use this to file a personal injury claim on your behalf. Distracted driving is negligent driving, and the insurance companies are required to pay when drivers’ negligence is to blame for motorcycle riders’ injuries.
Driver Negligence
Along with distracted driving, driver negligence can take many other forms as well. Our motorcycle accident attorneys can use various forms of evidence to prove negligence, and we can deal with any accusations of contributory negligence (or partial fault) from the insurance adjusters on your behalf.
Violations of Traffic Laws
Failure to follow traffic laws can provide clear grounds for injured riders and their families to seek just compensation. If the at fault party breached his or her duty to comply with the law, we can use this in your motorcycle accident claim. Our motorcycle accident lawyers handle cases involving severe injuries and tragic deaths resulting from speeding, running red lights, reckless driving, and other violations.
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents
When you have a personal injury case related to a motorcycle accident, you are entitled to compensation for all of the injuries you sustained as a result of the other driver’s negligence or violation of the law. We fight to help injured riders recover compensation for all forms of severe trauma from motorcycle accidents, including:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing; and, in some cases, a complete physical recovery may not be possible. Our motorcycle accident attorneys help riders who have suffered spinal cord injuries seek the full economic and non-economic damages they deserve.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
The motorcycle accident attorneys at our law firm also help riders seek full compensation for traumatic brain injuries caused by other drivers’ negligence and traffic law violations. If the other driver was at fault in your motorcycle accident, his or her insurance providers should provide coverage for your medical bills and other losses.
Other Catastrophic Injuries
Our personal injury attorneys handle motorcycle accident cases involving other catastrophic injuries as well. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Bone fractures and dislocations
- Head injuries (i.e., ear, eye, and facial injuries)
- Internal injuries (i.e., internal bleeding and organ damage)
- Loss of digits or limbs
- Neck injuries (i.e., whiplash)
- Nerve and soft tissue damage (i.e., tears, sprains, and strains)
- Severe burns, lacerations, and road rash
Here too, the insurance companies can be held fully liable when the other driver is at fault for a motorcycle rider’s injuries. But, holding the insurance companies liable after being severely hurt in an accident requires police reports, witness statements, medical records, and various other forms of evidence—so it is critical to have an experienced motorcycle accident attorney on your side.
Financial Compensation Available to Injured Motorcycle Riders and Grieving Families
When you hire a personal injury attorney at our law firm for your motorcycle accident case, your attorney will fight to secure the full financial compensation you deserve. This includes financial compensation for your:
Costs of Medical Treatment
If you have a motorcycle accident claim, you are entitled to just compensation for the full cost of your medical treatment. This includes compensation for medical expenses such as:
- Emergency treatment
- Surgery for serious injuries
- Physical therapy
- Psychological or psychiatric therapy
- The cost of medical equipment and other necessary medical expenses
Other Out-of-Pocket Costs
If you have a motorcycle accident claim, you are entitled to just compensation for your other out-of-pocket costs as well. Depending on the circumstances of your case, this may include costs such as:
- Temporary transportation
- Home modifications
- Housecleaning, landscaping, childcare, and other necessary services
- Motorcycle repair bills (or replacement costs)
- Funeral, burial, and cremation expenses
Lost Wages
If your injuries from a motorcycle crash prevent you from working, you are entitled to compensation for your lost wages. If your injuries will prevent you from working in the months or years ahead, you are entitled to compensation for your future lost wages as well.
Emotional Distress
Suffering catastrophic injuries in a serious motorcycle crash can cause severe emotional distress. Witnessing a loved one’s untimely passing can cause severe emotional distress as well. Riders and their families can seek compensation in their motorcycle accident cases as well.
Other Non-Economic Damages
Along with damages for their emotional distress, riders and their families may be able to seek various other non-economic damages as well. These include damages for loss of companionship, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
How Our Law Firm Can Help
If you have a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim following a serious or fatal crash, there are many ways our motorcycle accident attorneys can help you. Most importantly, however, we will use our experience to fight for the full compensation you deserve, and we will do so at no out-of-pocket cost to you. We handle all cases against the insurance companies on a contingency-fee basis, which means our clients pay nothing unless they win.
FAQs: Filing a Claim for a Serious or Fatal Motorcycle Accident
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Caused My Motorcycle Accident?
Proving that the other driver caused your motorcycle accident involves hiring a law firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation. Police reports, witness statements, forensic evidence, cell phone records, and various other forms of evidence may be available to prove that you are entitled to recover your medical bills and other losses. Once you engage our law firm to represent you, our motorcycle accident attorneys will get to work investigating your case right away.
How Are Motorcycle Accident Claims Different from Car Accident Claims?
While motorcycle accident claims differ from car accident claims in certain respects, they are fundamentally the same. Victims and their families are entitled to just compensation, and they have the right to hire an experienced personal injury attorney to help them hold the insurance companies financially responsible.
What if I Got Hit By an Uninsured Motorist?
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident with an uninsured motorist, your options for filing a personal injury claim will depend on the circumstances at hand. Filing a claim with your insurance company may be an option; or, if another party is also at fault for your injuries (i.e., a manufacturer of defective safety gear), you could have a third-party claim as well.
What Medical Records Do I Need to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
When you have a personal injury claim for a motorcycle accident, the more evidence you (or your motorcycle accident attorney) can submit to the insurance companies, the better. Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may need X-rays, CT or MRI scans, blood work, and various other types of medical records in order to prove your right to just compensation.
Can I Still File a Motorcycle Accident Claim if I Wasn’t Wearing Safety Gear?
You can still file a motorcycle accident claim if you weren’t wearing safety gear, but the insurance companies may try to blame you for your own injuries. In this scenario, your legal rights will depend on the state in which you live. Before you make any decisions that could impact your future, you should seek custom-tailored legal advice from an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation with an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
Do you need to speak with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer? If so, we encourage you to contact us promptly. To schedule a free consultation as soon as possible, call 866-781-9539 or tell us how we can reach you online now.
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