When someone else is responsible for injuring you in a motorcycle wreck, you deserve to receive full compensation for your losses. Find out how to handle your case by speaking with a St. George motorcycle accident lawyer.

Driving a motorcycle requires a heightened awareness of all other vehicles on the road. Due to the limited protections motorcyclists have between themselves and other vehicles and road conditions, bikers must continually monitor their surroundings to ensure their own safety, as well as the safety of other vehicles. However, other motorists are not always as mindful of motorcyclists.

The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration reports that in 2014, motorcyclist fatalities occurred twenty-seven times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. In the case of non-fatal accidents, motorcyclists often experience more serious injuries than other drivers.

If another driver was responsible for your motorcycle crash, you could be entitled to seek damages through a personal injury claim. A St. George motorcycle accident lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you determine if you have grounds for a case and what it could be worth.

 

Fighting Biker Stereotypes Used Against You by the Insurance

It’s unfortunate, but outdated negative stereotypes against motorcyclists persist. Popular culture often views motorcyclists as reckless and a danger to other motorists. Combating this negative stereotype can be difficult—especially if you’re dealing with physical, emotional, and financial difficulties after a wreck.

That’s where a St. George motorcycle accident lawyer can play a key role. Our firm will work with you to review all the details of your case and present the information fairly to the insurance company or a jury. While culture may view motorcyclists as “guilty until proven innocent,” we will work to ensure that the at-fault party is held responsible so that you get the settlement you’re owed.

 

Determining Fault in Your Motorcycle Wreck

Motorcyclists on the road have the same rights as any other driver, yet a common defense used by other motorists in crashes involving motorcycles is that they “just didn’t see” the biker. Statistics from 2015 in Utah show that nearly 30 percent of drivers who hit motorcycles did so because they didn’t see the motorbike while turning left. This is just one of the ways motorists or other agencies can cause motorcycle crashes. Other possibilities that will need to be considered are as follows:

  • Following too closely
  • Improper lane change
  • Drunk or distracted driving
  • Unsafe road conditions

If you were not at fault in your accident, the other motorist should be held responsible. Your St. George motorcycle accident lawyer will work to ensure you’re compensated fairly.

 

The Value of Your Motorbike Claim

To get you the fairest settlement possible, your St. George motorcycle accident lawyer will need to review all potential financial hardships and quality-of-life changes imposed by your crash. Some of these may include the following:

  • Current or future wages lost
  • Cost of current and future medical bills
  • Necessary motorcycle repairs or replacement
  • Rental vehicle and other transportation expenses
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Physical and emotional therapy
  • Pain and suffering

A motorcycle crash is traumatic enough. Your attorney will ensure that you’re not stuck with the burden of expenses created by someone else’s negligence.

 

Contact a St. George Motorcycle Wreck Attorney

At Craig Swapp & Associates, we’ll work to make sure you get the settlement you’re owed for your motorcycle crash. Contact us at 1-800-400-9000 or use our online form below to get in touch with a capable St. George motorcycle accident lawyer. Your initial consultation is free, so there’s no risk involved in exploring your legal options.