Motorcycle Accidents

When motorcycle accidents occur, the results can be devastating. There are ways motorists can avoid motorcycle collisions. Riding a motorcycle poses serious risks-without the physical protection cars may offer. Motorcyclists are more susceptible to serious injury posed by other drivers, defective roadway design, harsh weather conditions, and product defects. Victims may sustain broken limbs, road rash, traumatic brain injuries, and other harm, including death. If motorcyclists do survive their crashes, they may face large medical bills, job loss, permanent disability, and other hardships. High medical expenses and emotional strain can be overwhelming for patients and their families.

According to recent statistics, over 80% of all multi-vehicle accidents that involve a motorcycle are not the motorcyclist's fault. More often than not, the injuries sustained by motorcyclists are the result of an inattentive automobile driver or trucker who fail to see the biker, turn directly in front of the bike, or follow too closely and collide with the back of the motorcycle.

Unfortunately, motorcyclists are often ignored by attorneys and are rarely afforded the same attention as other potential clients - in the past, most people assumed that if a biker was injured in an accident it was most likely the biker's fault. In addition to the negligence of another driver, other conditions, such as the condition of the roadway, highway maintenance, defective motorcycle design, negligent motorcycle repair work, may have caused or contributed to the incident. Sadly, injuries suffered by motorcyclists can be catastrophic and result in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, or even death. Thus, it is crucial that injured motorcyclists seek the advice of an experienced and aggressive team of attorneys.