What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents

As a motorcycle accident attorney, I represent people injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers, in negotiations with insurance companies, and, if necessary, in motorcycle accident lawsuits.

I understand that when any injury occurs from a motorcycle accident, it can have vast effects on an individual’s emotional and physical welfare. Loss of wages and mounting medical bills can only make the situation worse and potentially affect the livelihood and stability of the victim’s family.

Given the severity of injuries suffered as the result of a motorcycle accident, it is important to understand your rights to receive compensation for your medical expenses, wage loss, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

• Cars making left-hand turns
• Head-on collisions
• Speeding
• Poor weather conditions
• Disobeying traffic laws
• Highway construction
• Driving under the influence
• Poor bike maintenance
• The lack of protective clothing and/or high-visibility clothing

For a closer look at the data behind these dangers, see our breakdown of motorcycle fatality causes in North Carolina.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcycle accidents are even more likely to cause injury than auto accidents due to how little protection the rider has. Injuries can range from minor scratches to as severe as death. Here’s a list of some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries:

• Brain and head injuries
• Road rash
• Broken bones or fractures
• Disfigurement
• Spinal injuries
• Leg injuries
• Nerve damage

Your Rights After a Motorcycle Accident

As a motorcycle rider, you have just as much right to use the road as any other motorist. When someone else harms you through their careless behavior on the road, you have the right to hold that driver accountable.

Depending on your job, these injuries might keep you out of work. For some bikers, this disability is temporary, but that doesn’t make it less serious. Even if you’re only out of work for a short time, you depend on that money.

And then there are the unfortunate motorcycle accident victims whose debilitating injuries never go away. They might improve somewhat with treatment and time, but never enough that you can return to the job or the life that you enjoyed before the crash.

To get the full amount of money you deserve for your motorcycle accident claim, you’ll need a motorcycle accident attorney with experience handling these cases.

An Experienced Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Can Help

• Hire crash scene experts to determine exactly what caused the accident (if necessary)
• Determine who was at fault for causing the accident
• Negotiate with insurance companies
• Provide referrals to medical practitioners
• File necessary documents with the courts
• Negotiate with other law firms
• Negotiate lawsuit settlements
• Provide trial representation

After your motorcycle accident, you do not have time to wait—you need an attorney who will take action right away.

If you or a loved one were involved in a serious motorcycle accident, contact me for a free initial consultation about your case. My firm represents injured motorcycle riders throughout North Carolina.

To speak with a North Carolina motorcycle accident injury lawyer, reach out to me today.