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It’s not surprising that motorcycle accidents and car accidents have significant differences. Due to the smaller size of motorcycles, lack of exterior protection, and lack of visibility to other vehicles, motorcycle accidents tend to be more severe with consequences ranging from injury to death. In 2014, there were approximately 92,000 injuries every year over 4,000 fatalities due to motorcycle accidents, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, respectively. Unique laws are in place regarding insurance for motorcycles and it’s wise for any motorcyclist to take the time to understand these provisions.
A motorcycle accident claim usually involves serious injuries or even wrongful death, especially if a larger vehicle was involved in the collision. Some differences that set motorcycle crashes apart from car crashes include:
The litigation process for motorcycle accidents is complex because multiple parties can be involved and it can be difficult to prove the reason for the accident. Many of the issues raised in motorcycle wrecks include determining liability and responsibility, medical expenses, and legal compliance. Responsible parties might include:
Depending on the nature of your or your family member’s injuries due to a motorcycle accident, your personal injury lawyer may identify possible claims for medical expenses, lost wages, life care expenses, vocational rehabilitation, loss of care, pain and suffering, wrongful death or funeral expenses. A qualified motorcycle accident lawyer will know the ins and outs specifically for these kinds of cases. The right lawyer does not have to be in your market, they just have to have the knowledge for motorcycle injury cases.