Motorcycle accident cases are more challenging than regular auto accidents. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident you need the help of an attorney who understands the unique elements involved, knows how to properly investigate your accident and who is dedicated to helping bikers get a fair chance in court. Our experienced Columbus personal injury attorneys can help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
Lack of Witnesses
One of the biggest challenges in motorcycle accidents is the fact that it is common to have no reliable witnesses or no witnesses at all.
Motorcycle accidents are often single vehicle accidents which no one observed. Victims typically do not remember the accident and the few seconds or moments before the accident, either due to brain injuries or the fact that they were too busy trying to avert a crash to pay attention to details which could be important to the case.
Many motorcycle accidents are hit and run. Single vehicle motorcycle accidents are often caused by other drivers who never make contact with the motorcycle and may not even be aware that they caused a wreck. Motorcycle defects and roadway defects may not be noticeable to observers, when observers are even present.
Worse than having no witnesses are the prejudiced witnesses who simply do not like bikers and either assume that the biker was at fault or are willing to lie when they know that the biker was not at fault.
Motorcycle Accident Causes
One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents is the failure of drivers to observe a motorcyclist’s right of way. This happens both intentionally and when drivers just do not look for motorcycles.
Motorcycle defects can quickly and easily cause accidents. So can roadway defects. Problems that may not even be noticeable in other types of vehicles can cause even the most experienced motorcycle riders to crash.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please call our Columbus personal injury attorneys or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.