Riding Accidents.
Motorcycle riders are more vulnerable to serious injury and death when they are are involved in accidents. Both the allure and danger of riding comes from the freedom that there is nothing between you and the road. When motorcycles are involved in accidents, there are unique challenges and complex legal issues that arise.
Because motorcycles riders are so much more exposed than other drivers on the road, and because they risk being thrown from the bike, riders often suffer grave injuries after even minor impacts. Motorcycle riders commonly suffer traumatic head injury, neck and spinal cord injury, broken bones and soft tissue damage. These injuries are often permanent, sometimes deadly, but always life-altering.
Coping with injury resulting from a motorcycle accident is just one problem that the victim faces. Insurance companies charge hefty premiums for motorcycle insurance; and as a result of this high-risk profile – they almost always vigorously investigate the accident, and often contest their liability. Thus the insurance problems associated with a motorcycle accident are significantly greater than those issues faced in a car accident.
Often during the initial investigation of a motorcycle accident, the rider is subject to bias. Insurance adjusters, police officers and witnesses often assume that the motorcycle rider is at fault…False. Because motorcycles are smaller and louder than cars, people often assume that the motorcycle was traveling faster than it really was; or they assume that the rider was acting negligently.
Very often, the rider did nothing wrong, and was safely operating their bike – and it was the other driver’s conduct or negligence that caused the accident and injuries.
Thus, it is critical to preserve the evidence of an accident. A proper examination of the bike can often show the cause of the motorcycle accident. Common causes are:
* unsafe road conditions
* car driver’s failure to see or yield to motorcyclist
* car driver’s negligent failure to drive in a safe manner
* car driver’s inattentive behavior
* car driver’s recklessness
* defective motorcycle part(s)
* faulty motorcycle repair
At Williams Law, we understand the complexity and intricacy involved in representing victims of motorcycle accidents; and we will help you recover the financial compensation that you deserve.
We will thoroughly investigate the accident, and determine how and why it occurred. We will investigate the liable party and seek recovery on your behalf. You may be entitled to compensation for pain, suffering, and disfigurement; medical bills; lost wages; and other quality of life issues that may have been compromised due to your motorcycle accident.
Due to statutes of limitations, the time to bring a motorcycle injury or death claim is limited. It is important to consult with an accident victim’s rights attorney immediately to protect your legal rights. Williams Law will fight to recover any lost wages, past and future medical expenses, emotional damages, pain and suffering, and mental anguish allowed by law for the victim and their family.
Contact Us.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile accident, you need to understand your legal rights before talking to the insurance companies to ensure maximum recovery. Call Williams Law PA, we offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee unless we successfully resolve your case. Call Today (813) 639-7540, or toll free at 1 (866) 959-7027. We make house calls and hospital visits.
Call Today (813) 639-7540 or toll free at 1 (866) 959-7027.