Motorcycle Accidents: Information for Accident Victims

Motorcycle wrecks result in thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Even the most experienced riders are at risk of being severely injured or killed by careless drivers.  Motorcycle accident victims are more likely to experience severe injuries when compared to occupants in automobile accidents.  MotorEagles^® is an important resource for injured motorcyclists.  We promote motorcycle safety, increase motorcycle awareness through our safe rider campaigns and provide access to our vast legal resources through our rider representation program. MotorEagles^® is on your side. Our attorneys are committed to helping get you and your family’s lives back on track. Our lawyers leave no stone unturned and work diligently on getting you and your family the compensation you deserve. 

Motorcycle accident cases are different!

Motorcycle accident cases are different and need to be treated so.  First and foremost - there really aren’t many non-serious motorcycle accidents.  Most motorcycle accidents have serious injuries: Broken legs, broken arms, severe road rash, hospitalizations, months of time missed from work and even death.  Also - one thing you can be sure of is that the insurance companies will work hard to shift the blame to the injured motorcyclist.  It makes business sense for them to do that.  The bigger the injury, the more it costs them. 

Within a day or so of the accident, insurance company representatives will converge upon the accident scene and hunt down witnesses. These insurance representatives will ask these potential witnesses the same questions 10 different ways while slipping in misleading facts or leading questions to get as many conflicting statements as they can.  The insurance adjusters will quiz police officers, question every measurement, fact and figure in order to cast doubt in a jury's mind.  They do whatever it takes to get as many conflicting statements as they can, so as to muddy the waters in hopes of avoiding having to pay fair  compensation to injured motorcyclists.  By doing this, it saves the insurance companies money. This money-saving then increases these huge insurance companies' profit margins and fattens their executives' bonuses.

The only way to defend against these kinds of predatory insurance company practices is to get your own lawyer on the case as soon as possible - the sooner the better.  A motorcycle accident is kind of like a puzzle, and by investigating, analyzing and reviewing the evidence quickly, putting the accident puzzle together accurately is more likely and in fairness to the injury victim.  By getting simple, honest statements from accident victims and witnesses we can glue the puzzle together.  The sooner this is done, the better for the injury victim.  The longer the delay, the easier it is for witnesses to forget key facts and bits of information and, therefore, the easier it is for insurance companies to cloud the facts and deny payment.

 

Information for Victims:

• What to Do in Case of an Accident
• Injuries
• Accident Investigation
• Damages and Compensation
• Bike Damage
• Wrongful Death
• Consult a MotorEagles^® Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
• Motorcycle Wreck Statistics
• About Wrongful Death
• Next of Kin
• Types of Compensation for Wrongful Death
• Consult a MotorEagles^® Wrongful Death Lawyer
  
  

What to Do in Case of an Accident

First: Get medical attention for yourself, your passenger and anyone else in need of it. The second thing to do is gather information.  Collect insurance information, names of witnesses, weather conditions, and anything else that comes to mind regarding the accident, including making notes about the events that led to the accident itself. The third thing to do is call MotorEagles.  MotorEagles is a law firm dedicated to helping injured motorcyclists.

Injuries

Motorcycle accident victims suffer painful and potentially life-altering injuries. Motorcycle accident injuries can be severe and are often much worse than those suffered by individuals in other types of motor vehicle accidents.

Accident Investigation

The most important tool for proving responsibility for a motorcycle accident is the investigation.  A small miscalculation, inaccurate measurement or omitted number can alter the case completely.  Injured motorcyclists need a experienced attorneys working for them immediately.  Insurance companies go out of their ways to prove the innocence of those they insure, as well as to discredit the claims of the injured. It makes good business sense for them to do so. But how many minor motorcycle collisions have you heard of? To be sure, most are severe!

Damages and Compensation

The costs of repairing and replacing damaged and/or destroyed motorcycles are just the beginning. The motorcycle accident victims themselves also require compensation: Compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, future medical bills and possibly even a diminished quality of life from then on. For example, most of the time, people with broken arms, broken legs and other types of serious injuries - serious injuries common in motorcycle accidents - also may suffer other types of injuries including joint and ligament damage and may have some type of lingering disability like a decreased range of motion in an arm, leg, knee, hand; or even suffer the loss of a limb - all of which needs to be factored in to the damages and compensation in a motorcycle injury accident.

Bike Damage

MotorEagles^® helps you obtain compensation for the damage done to your motorcycle, including repair or replacement costs.  Most bikes now are equipped with custom pipes, paint, graphics, engines, add-ons and in some cases computer equipment.  Most insurance companies only want to compensate you for the stock bike giving no value to the additional items you worked hard to buy. With that in mind, how do you think they'll treat your injuries?

Wrongful Death

The wrongful death of a loved is the most painful tragedy a motorcyclist's family must endure.  Surviving victims, however, are often entitled to compensation for their loss.

Consult a MotorEagles^® Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents happen far too frequently.   Motorcycle laws can be complex, and victims need experienced attorneys who can obtain the maximum compensation for their injuries.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call MotorEagles^® to learn about your rights and how you can be compensated for your injuries.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics

 

• Motorcycle accidents are more likely to occur at night.
• The number of fatalities increases at night (60 percent of all motorcycle fatalities occur at night).
• Approximately 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death.

To sum it up: Motorcyclists are often an easy and unseen target on the road. Drive Carefully!

About Wrongful Death

Thousands of motorcycle accident deaths are reported each year in the United States. Many of these accidents could have been avoided and lives could have been saved. In many cases, fatal motorcycle accidents result from the mistake of another motorist. When a mistake (negligence) causes the wrongful death of another, the victim's family members (next of kin) have legal recourse to represent the victim and themselves in court to obtain compensation for loss of their loved one.

Next of Kin

A motorcycle accident wrongful death victim’s next of kin may have legal recourse to recover damages on behalf of the victim and/or the victim's family. Individuals considered next of kin include husbands, wives, children, parents, and siblings.

Types of Compensation for Wrongful Death

The plaintiffs in motorcycle accident wrongful death claims may obtain compensation for:

• Medical expenses that accumulated prior to death
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of future income the decedent could have earned
• Loss of support
• Loss of benefits (medical, retirement, etc.)
• Other monetary losses suffered as a result of the victim’s wrongful death
• Non-monetary damages, including loss of companionship and affection

Consult a MotorEagles^® Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful death claims are subject to statutes of limitations, which are time limits. In other words, if you do not file your claim before the deadline, you may have no legal recourse and your wrongful death case could just disappear. If you believe your loved one was killed because of another party’s negligence, you need to consult a MotorEagles lawyer immediately to ensure that you and your family obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. Our attorneys understand the effects that fatal motorcycle accidents can have on surviving family and friends and will aggressively and compassionately pursue the justice you deserve.

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