Finding yourself involved in a motorcycle accident can be an incredibly traumatic experience, and one that is sadly increasingly likely due to the design and structure of motorcycles – motorcyclists are amongst the most vulnerable road users, and likely to be injured or even killed. Sadly, there are a number of negative stereotypes surrounding riders, and these can have a detrimental impact on the quality of support and care that you receive after an accident – including the levels of financial compensation that you are entitled to.

For this reason, it is crucial that you arm yourself with qualified, professional, and experienced legal advice – and this is where we can help. Our team will do everything in our power to discover the causes of your accident, determine who was at fault, and fight to ensure that you receive the justice and financial compensation that you deserve.

What Causes Motorcycle Crashes?

In many cases, motorcyclists are not the ones to blame when they find themselves involved in an accident. Instead, there are a number of reasons why crashes may occur, and these include:

• Poor Road Conditions

One of the most common causes for a motorcycle accident tends to be poor or bad road conditions, usually as a result of roads not being maintained properly. This can result in cracks, potholes, or uneven surfaces, all of which are more likely to catch on the smaller wheels of a bike, and can result in a serious accident. If it can be proven that poor road conditions were the reason for your crash, the fault may lie with the government body who bears responsibility for maintaining the roads to an acceptable standard.

• Faulty or Defective Equipment

In some cases, the cause of the accident can lie with the bike itself, or with the parts used to build or repair it. This can include faulty brakes, a broken steering system, or loose or damaged parts. If you are involved in an accident as a result of a faulty or broken product, you may be in a position to obtain compensation from the manufacturer, the producer of the parts, or from an auto shop or garage that repaired your bike.

• Drivers on the Road

Despite numerous awareness and safety campaigns, the fact remains that too many drivers fail to pay due care and attention to those that they are sharing the road with – and this includes motorcyclists. Car drivers who are careless or distracted could be liable, as could any driver found to be operating their vehicle under the influence of drink, drugs, or lack of sleep. Any reckless drivers may also be liable if you are injured in an accident.

• Other Bikers

Whether someone in your group was reckless, speeding, or otherwise responsible for your accident, or whether this behavior occurs from a rider who is a stranger, the potential results are the same: they can be held liable for the accident and your injuries, and made to take responsibility for your compensation.

Part of the job of your attorney is to determine who was at fault for the accident in which your injuries were sustained – this information is crucial in chasing the compensation that you deserve.

What Can I Do Following My Accident?

If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you have a few options, depending on the nature of the incident. In some cases, you may be able to sue a party or individual. More commonly, however, is the option to futile a personal injury lawsuit, allowing you to receive compensation, even if there was no other driver or road user involved in your accident. In order to be eligible for a personal injury lawsuit, you will need to establish that there was a negligent party involved, outside of yourself – this may be the manufacturer of the bike, or the party responsible for fixing and maintaining the road.

Any lawsuit that you file will need to be in motion within two years of the accident – this is the final date for the statute of limitations. Any lawsuits filed after this date will likely be thrown out and ignored, and you will not be eligible for compensation. As a result, it is best to act immediately. If you are successful, you will be able to receive compensation and financial assistance for injuries and issues which affect you both now and in the future. Examples may include loss of wages and earnings, including any future losses if you are permanently unable to return to work, as well as any current and future medical expenses you are likely to incur, including medication, rehabilitation, therapy, any ambulance or transportation bills, and any caregiver expenses. You may also be able to obtain compensation for any damage to your property that occurs as a result of the accident, pain and suffering – including mental anguish – and any loss in your overall quality of life.

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If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you act as quickly as possible to ensure that you obtain the compensation you deserve. Get in touch today, and see how our team of qualified, compassionate, and experienced professionals can help you to get the justice and support that you need.