Are you one the 16,000 people injured annually in a motorcycle accident? Have you lost a loved one in a motorcycle-related fatality? We have seen the damage that motorcycle accidents can cause, and we are committed to helping those whose lives have been changed because of a motorcycle-related accident.
Statistically speaking, cyclists are three times more likely to be killed in an auto accident than the driver of an automobile. While most motorcycle injuries involve the spinal cord and extremities, head injuries cause the majority of deaths. Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers can be held liable for defective or dangerous products when a product liability claim is successfully litigated. How many recalls have you heard of that involved motorcycle defects? Causes of mishaps have included the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate warning to operators on safe machine operation and/or the intrinsic dangers in motorcycling. Insufficiently maintained property and roads may also be contributing factors to some accidents. Motorcycle accidents often involve:
- Negligence by the defendant. An example would be a careless or inattentive driver involved in the accident.
- Liability for defective products that may have caused the injury or fatality. Recalls because of poor design or faulty production of the motorcycle. Motorcycle recalls have run the gamut of causes from bolts that break, brakes that fail, loose handles, to defective tires.
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, or are the survivor loved one of a motorcycle-related fatality victim, you may be entitled to damages including medical care, lost wages and other compensation. You will receive a free consultation regarding your potential claim and our lawyers will work on a contingency fee basis to ensure that we only receive a fee if you receive monetary compensation. The Statute of Limitations sets a limited window in which to file a personal injury claim, so time is of the essence. |
