Motorcycle accident drivers are unlikely to walk away from crashes involving motor vehicles unharmed. Motorcycles do not provide the physical protection offered by cars and trucks. To make matters worse, riders are frequently unfairly accused of causing motorcycle accidents and there seems to be a bias against operators of motorcycles.
These crashes can occur for many reasons including:
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- Drivers who travel too close to motorcycles and fail to maintain a safe and assured clear distance allowing them to safely stop
- Failing to observe a motorcycle or being distracted by texting, talking, eating or other activities
- Drivers who misjudge the speed of motorcycles and pull out in front of them
You do not lose your right to recover financial compensation just because the other driver or even the police blame you for the accident. Insurance companies frequently attempt to shift the blame to the motorcycle operators to reduce their financial responsibility.
Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents Include the Following:
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- Spinal cord damage
- Brain injuries
- Other head injuries
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Broken bones
- Burns and road rash
- Head and neck injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
Damages Recoverable in a Motorcycle Accident
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- Physical pain and suffering from the time of accident into the future
- Mental and emotional trauma and psychological harm, like PTSD
- Loss of income and future earning capacity
- Compensation for scars and disfigurements
- Payment of past and future medical expenses related to the injuries
- Loss of consortium for family members in certain circumstances
In almost every case, an insurance company will pay your actual damages award. Fighting with the insurance company is a burden you should not have to deal with during your recovery. Our lawyers don’t back down when facing off against large insurance companies and their attorneys.
The attorneys at our personal injury law firm in Ann Arbor have helped countless clients throughout Michigan recover losses including: motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, car accidents, uninsured accidents, truck accidents and more. We are committed to helping the injured recover full and fair compensation for their economic losses, pain, and suffering. If you need advice or help with your accident injury claim call today and schedule your FREE consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.