If You Have Been Injured
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by another person’s negligence, contact a qualified motorcycle accident lawyer. By waiting to take action, you may hurt your chances of successfully receiving compensation for injuries and damages to you and your motorcycle. Motorcycle collisions are often severe and leave the victim with enormous medical bills, loss of wages and earnings, and in some cases, funeral expenses for the surviving members of the family.
Since motorcycles are not an enclosed vehicle, they offer little protection and motorcycle accidents are often traumatic. Victims can suffer brain injuries (including TBI), broken bones, loss of limbs, internal damage, spinal cord injuries, and even death.
Often motorcycle crashes are the due to the carelessness of other motor vehicle drivers who do not pay sufficient notice to the smaller vehicles they share the road with. Many times the driver of a car or large truck, such as a tractor trailer, semi truck or 18 wheeler, will state that they did not see the motorcycle or “it came out of nowhere.” In the majority of these accidents it is the motorcyclist who is severely injured or killed.
In some instances, motorcycle wrecks are caused by improperly maintained roadways and parking lots. Potholes and roadwork present more hazards for motorcycles. Road hazards can cause the rider to skid out or tumble and collide with another vehicle or object.
The motorcycle accident may also be caused by a defect in the bike itself. If you are injured by a defect in your motorcycle, you may be able to receive compensation for damages from the company that manufactured the motorcycle.
The chance of injury to a motorcycle rider can be decreased by taking the proper precautions, such as wearing protective gear, including a helmet, and making yourself visible through the use of headlights and reflective clothing or materials on the bike.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle wreck, follow these steps to ensure that your rights are protected.
- Obtain the other party’s information, including name, address, insurance information and license number.
- Get contact information for any witnesses.
- Call the police and your insurance company.
If you’re involved in a motorcycle accident, you should also consider hiring a motorcycle injury lawyer who has the knowledge and expertise to help you recover for your personal injury and property damages. A competent motorcycle accident attorney will work to win compensation to cover past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages.
