Motorcycle Accidents

Representing people injured in Colorado Motorcycle Accidents

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According to statistics 50,000 people are injured each year in motorcycle accidents, and 2,000 victims lose their lives. Riding a motorcycle on the open road makes you 16 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident and three times as likely to be injured compared to passengers in a car.

Motorcyclists reduce their risk of a head injury by 29% and the risk of brain injury by 67% by simply wearing a helmet. Safety precautions, like helmets and specialty clothing, is crucial when riding a motorcycle. Motorcycles are lightweight and lack the safety features of an automobile. Extreme caution should be taken when driving a motorcycle out on the open road.

According to the Hurt Report, the failure to identify motorcyclists in traffic is the biggest cause of motorcycle accidents in the U.S. An estimated 1/3 of motorcycle accidents happen because an unaware motorist drives into the path of an unidentified motorcyclist. There are many other reasons that motorcycle accidents occur including accidents that are no fault of another motorist. Motorcycle enthusiasts or new motorcycle riders may not know their limitations or are too inexperienced to be driving out on the open road, causing accidents involving only themselves or, in some circumstances, other motorists.

It is important to remember that insurance adjusters work for the insurance company and even though they care about your well being they will try to give you as little money as possible for your accident. They will offer you a settlement before the full extent of your damages are revealed. If you accept, you will not be able to ask for more later. Their job is to minimize the amount of money given to victims, not to sympathize or advise victims of their rights. Even if the injuries from a motorcycle accident are not severe, it is appropriate to wait for a full diagnosis from a medical professional so you can receive the full compensation for your damages from the responsible party or from the insurance companies.

Depending on what state your motorcycle accident happened in you may be entitled to pain and suffering, reimbursement for medical bills and lost wages and, in rare cases, punitive damages.

There is many different ways that you may receive your compensation, including: resident relative insurance, auto liability insurance, medical payment coverage on auto policies, umbrella coverage, disability and health insurance. In some cases, if the other driver is responsible for damages but does not have insurance, the victim may still make a claim against their own insurance company. If you are injured in a motorcycle accident on the job you are entitled to have a third party claim and also a claim for workers' compensation benefits.

To get the full amount of compensation for your damages and to deal with the complex issues that arise with insurance companies and adjusters, you need the advice of an experienced attorney who will help protect your rights and get you what you deserve.

The attorneys at Rosenthal & Heymann, LLC will do just that for you. With our help you can concentrate on getting better. We handle all the legal issues. The sooner you contact Rosenthal & Heymann, the sooner you will be able to get back to your day-to-day life. Call (303) 825-2223 today to speak with an experienced and qualified lawyer who is ready to fight for you.