Motorcycle Accidents
Worcester Lawyers: Motorcycle Accidents
Most motorcycle operators are responsible drivers. However, they and their passengers are vulnerable to catastrophic injuries in accidents that would, for occupants of cars or trucks, have less serious consequences. If you or a member of your family has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may not realize what sources of compensation are available for your loss. If you would like an attorney from our Worcester, Massachusetts, personal injury practice to evaluate your case, please contact our office and arrange a free consultation.
The driver never saw the motorcycle, or misjudged the risk
Drivers of passenger cars tend to underestimate the risks facing motorcyclists. When a motorcycle is forced onto a steep shoulder, or hits a patch of loose gravel, it may be impossible for the driver of the bike to avoid a crash. A motorcycle may not, despite its small size, be able to stop suddenly or safely maneuver to avoid a motorist who fails to yield right of way and pulls out in front of the bike. Drivers of automobiles frequently fail to allow for poor visibility/conspicuity, or may fail to see the motorcycle because of road hazards or overgrown vegetation at an intersection.
Insurance policies covering motorcycle accident injuries
A victim of a motorcycle accident is likely to suffer serious injuries including orthopedic injuries such as broken wrists, knees, and other fractures; spinal cord damage that results in quadriplegia or paraplegia; amputation; disfiguring burns; traumatic brain injury (TBI); or fatal injuries. Several insurance policies may be available to cover these losses, including the motorcycle operator's health and auto insurance (even if the bike was not on the policy), those of others in the victim's household, and policies covering the drivers of any other vehicles involved in the bike crash.
Demonstrating to a jury causes of the accident and value of the claim
Our lawyers have access to accident reconstructionists and medical, scientific, economic, and life-care experts who work with us to determine the cause of the accident and the extent of our client's loss. We use the testimony of these experts to present compelling demonstrations to juries and insurance adjustors in injury and wrongful death claims, helping our clients recover the compensation they need to rebuild their lives. If the insurance company claims that brain damage from a head injury was the result of the biker's violation of the Massachusetts helmet law, the experts will demonstrate what spinal cord or neck injuries may have resulted if the operator was wearing a helmet.
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Our attorneys have the experience and resources to effectively represent victims of motorcycle accidents, and are fully prepared to do what is necessary to get full compensation for our clients. Call 508-471-3020 or e-mail our Worcester, Massachusetts law firm for a free consultation about your personal injury claim.
