MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Motorcyclist deaths occurred 29 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles.[1] Given this statistic, it is not surprising that when motorcyclists get in wrecks it is often necessary to hire an attorney.
According to the NHTSA, “Wearing the right motorcycle helmet can mean the difference between life and death. We know it can also mean the difference between a comfortable and miserable ride. As you search through the many options—online and in stores—we have tips to help you find a safe helmet that fits.” Baer Law encourages you to first look at helmets that have the DOT symbol on the outside back; this means it meets our Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218. Then choose a helmet that fits your shape, size and style: https://www.nhtsa.gov/motorcycle-safety/choose-right-motorcycle-helmet
3 COMMON TYPES OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES HANDLED BY BAER LAW:
(1) I was injured in a motorcycle wreck with a car or truck that hit me.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, you will likely need to be focusing on recovery, but medical care can be expensive. Let us help you get to the doctors you need to see. We can take care of arranging the medical treatment on the front end so that you can focus on healing. While you heal, we will be fighting hard, demanding that the other side pay you for the injuries they caused. We will send demands, negotiate on your behalf, and, if necessary, file a lawsuit for you. Contact us for a free case review.
(2) I was injured in a motorcycle wreck, but the other side is saying it was my fault.
A lot of times when there is an accident, the other side will—rightly or wrongly—try to blame you. If the other side is saying it was your fault, don’t give up hope. Sometimes even if you made a mistake, the other side might have still contributed to the accident. Other times, even if you were the only one who messed up, you might still be able to recover from your own insurance company. Don’t try to figure out “who’s fault” it was on your own. Contact our experienced team so that we can help you with your case while you focus on recovering.
(3) A loved one was killed in a motorcycle wreck, and I don’t know what to do next.
Sometimes the worst happens. If you have a loved one who was killed in a motorcycle crash, you might be entitled to recover money for your loss and for their suffering. This situation means you could have a claim called a wrongful death or survival action claim. A lawsuit will not bring back your loved one, but it can help with their medical expenses and other costs, and it can compensate you for your loss.
Source: 2019 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, with safety tips: Motorcycle Safety | NHTSA