Bikers often are assigned blame for accidents. In our experience it is almost never the bikers fault for an accident. There are number of factors that come into play, most important is that many drivers are not looking for motorcycles on the roadway but instead are looking for cars and trucks. Many times people will look right at a motorcycle but not actually see the motorcycle. If you don’t expect to see a motorcycle or pedestrian during a certain part of your drive, your brain will often ignore them even though they may be right in front of you. A motorcycle occupies a very small part of a driver’s vision until it gets very, very close. If the motorcycle is traveling quickly, say 45 or 50 mph, it’s possible the other driver’s eye won’t get around to looking at it long enough for the brain to actually process it until it is too late. This unfortunate phenomenon is known as selective attention.

Additionally, motorcycle accident victims many times find themselves subject to anti-biker bias because some insurance companies believe that bikers should share liability due to the increased risks involved in motorcycling. If your case goes to trial, you need a skilled attorney to determine if any potential jurors also share this same belief and ensure that they do not make it onto your jury. We are aggressive in our pursuit of the maximum recovery for our clients. In the event of stonewalling or low offers, we move forward with lawsuits and push to trial if necessary.

The damages you are able to recovery are the same as in other negligence cases: lost wages, medical bills, future medical costs, property damage losses, and damages for pain, suffering and lost capacity for the enjoyment of life due to permanent injuries. If the injured individual is married, their spouse may also recover for the loss of support and consortium.

Give us a call for a free consultation today. Our motorcycle accident cases are always handled on a contingency fee basis, and there is never a fee charged unless there is a recovery for you.