Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accident cases are often harder to prove because insurance companies may try to blame the rider, even when another driver caused the crash. They may argue that the motorcyclist was speeding, hard to see, or driving unsafely without having the evidence to support it. These cases often require a careful review of the crash scene, vehicle damage, witness statements, roadway conditions, and sometimes accident reconstruction.

Preserve the motorcycle, helmet, riding gear, photos of the scene, photos of your injuries, repair estimates, medical records, and any communications with insurance companies. Do not repair, sell, or dispose of the motorcycle before speaking with a lawyer if the crash caused serious injuries. The bike and gear may help show the force of impact, the angle of collision, and how the crash happened.

Possibly. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent a motorcycle accident claim. The key issues are how the crash happened, who caused it, and what injuries were actually related to the collision. Insurance companies may try to use helmet use against an injured rider, especially in head injury cases, so the facts need to be reviewed carefully.

You may still have a claim even if the insurance company argues that you were partly at fault. Fault is often disputed in motorcycle cases, and the insurance company’s position is not always supported by the evidence. A lawyer can review the crash report, witness statements, roadway evidence, and vehicle damage to determine how the crash actually occurred.

Motorcyclists do not have the same physical protection as people inside cars or trucks. Even a relatively brief impact can cause fractures, brain injuries, spinal injuries, road rash, internal injuries, or long-term pain. Because the stakes are often high, motorcycle accident claims need to account for both the immediate injuries and the future impact on the rider’s life.