Most motorcycle accidents are caused by the other driver, as motorcycles tend to be harder to see than larger vehicles. More than 100,000 motorcyclists have been killed since 1966.
Motorcycle accidents usually result in serious injuries. A motorcycle accident injury can cause physical pain, long months of recouperation when you will be unable to work, and escalating medical bills.A good personal njury lawyer will help to make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries.
Make sure you get medical attention if you are injured in a motorcycle accident. Sometimes, very serious injuries are not immediately apparent.
Even if you were run off the road by another vehicle that has not actually hit you, you may be eligible to file a claim. Make sure to report the accident promptly and to notify your insurance carrier.
Motorcycle Accidents in the News
MAY-21-08: The family of a man who died after a
motorcycle accident will receive $14.5 million. The man was killed after his motorcycle was hit by a drunk driver. [
NEW MEXICAN: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT]
DEC-20-07: The family of a man killed in a
motorcycle accident has been awarded $4.4 million in its lawsuit against the Michigan State Police. [
TIMES HERALD: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS]
DEC-07-07: A man was awarded $4.8 million after a jury found that an adult club illegally served alcoholic drinks to a 19-year-old who then crashed her car into him while he was on his
motorcycle. The plaintiff lost his left leg in the accident. [
NEWS-JOURNAL: MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT]
DEC-07-07: The widow of a man killed in a
motorcycle crash has filed a lawsuit against the landscaping company whose truck was involved in the crash. The suit seeks nearly $3.5 million. [
WCAX: MOTORCYCLE CRASH]
JUN-23-07: A couple who was injured when their
motorcycle was hit by an SUV driven by a drunk driver has settled their civil lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against the restaurant that served the SUV driver alcohol prior to the accident. [
STARPRESS: MOTORCYCLE]
Motorcycle Accident Legal Help
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, or a loved one has been killed in a motorcycle accident, please click the link below to send your story to a lawyer who will review your claim at no charge or obligation.
