Motorcycle accidents are falsely believed to be the same as car accidents in legal terms, but this simply is not the case. Motorcycle accidents can cause severe and debilitating injuries. Serious injuries sustained by a motorcyclist may include brain injury, injury to the spinal cord, broken bones, permanent disfigurement and skin abrasions and bruises. A motorcycle accident may occur because of the negligence of another person. I can help a motorcyclist obtain compensation to pay for the cost of medical treatment, pain and suffering, and the loss of income.

A motorcyclist is more at risk of injury than an occupant of a vehicle. Motorcyclists often sustain more injuries when an accident with a vehicle occurs because a motorcyclist lacks the same kind of protection that a vehicle provides occupants. Consequently, a motorcycle accident may result in serious injuries or death. The following circumstances often cause motorcycle accidents:

• Poor visibility: Motorcycle riders are more difficult for drivers to see because they are smaller and take up less space on the road.
• Lane splitting: Motorcycle accidents may occur when vehicle drivers are unaware of the presence of a motorcyclist maneuvering between vehicles. Lane splitting often occurs when traffic is moving slowly.
• Hazards on the road: While cars can safely maneuver over potholes or drive over puddles and objects on the road, motorcycles are often unable to do so safely.

Many believe that a motorcycle rider injured in an accident starts with a huge disadvantage in the sense that insurance companies have a negative bias towards motorcyclists. Insurance adjusters are very aggressive when dealing with motorcycle claims simply because they are trying to save money. Motorcycle accidents often result in major injuries compared to car accidents. This means that the average motorcycle injury claim will cost the insurance company more money. Insurance companies try to maximize profit by paying out as little money as possible. So, they assign aggressive adjusters to handle motorcycle accidents in order to force you to accept as little as possible. In many cases, they will use tricks in recorded statements or offer you a payoff before the full extent of your injuries have been revealed.

Everything you say or do can have a negative impact on your case. Insurance adjusters can use tactics designed to get you to unknowingly admit some measure of fault. Once they have your omission, that’s all they need to deny your claim.

How can I help you if you are a victim of a motorcycle accident? I can protect your rights and communicate with the insurance adjuster on your behalf and guide you through the legal pitfall.