Motorcycle Crashes

A car-motorcycle collision or sport bike accident may result in serious injury to the rider.  If you or someone you know has suffered the devastation of a head injury, paralysis, or loss of a loved one due to a motorcycle accident, a lawyer with experience in handling serious injury and wrongful death claims can help you manage this ordeal.

Motorcycle accidents - an overview

Riding motorcycles is a popular activity and total motorcycle registrations increased 51% between 2000 and 2005.  In 2006, Americans bought over 1.1 million motorcycles. 

Despite their popularity, the inherent nature of motorcycles makes riding them a potentially dangerous undertaking.  Unlike cars and other vehicles, motorcycles offer drivers and passengers no protection.  There is nothing between the rider and the open road other than the clothes the rider is wearing and possibly a helmet.  If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, an experienced personal injury attorney can explain your legal options.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accidents, like all accidents involving motor vehicles, can be caused by a number of different factors.  While an accident can be the fault of the motorcycle driver, many times, other drivers cause accidents involving motorcycles .

Because of a motorcycle's relatively small size, many drivers of passenger cars and trucks do not see motorcyclists.  Even if they check their mirrors before changing lanes or turning, the motorcycle may be in the car's blind spot, and an accident may result.  If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, talk to an experienced attorney about your legal options for recovery.

What Lear Werts LLP can do for you

If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may have many questions about your legal options. 

• What should I do to protect my rights?
• Can I recover money for my medical expenses?
• Can I still bring a lawsuit if I partially caused the accident?

You may have never been involved in a lawsuit before and not know where to start.  That’s why you need an experienced personal injury attorney who can answer your specific questions and provide guidance about how to proceed.

The attorneys at Lear Werts in Columbia, Missouri, represent clients injured in motorcycle accidents.  We work to see that our clients received the compensation they need to rebuild their lives.

Call Lear Werts LLP for a free initial consultation

If you have been seriously injured or are in a dispute with your insurance company about property damage to your bike, and would like to speak with one of the firm's lawyers, contact our Missouri injury lawyers at 573-875-1991 (or toll free 877-875-1991), or contact us online to arrange for a complementary consultation about your situation.