Motorcycle accidents have a high cost for riders involved, and determining what to do afterwards can be difficult or confusing. If you have been in a serious motorcycle accident in Oregon or Washington, it’s very important to learn about your rights soon after the accident. Both states’ laws only allow you a limited time to file a lawsuit for compensation. Moreover, you need to take steps to document your injuries and expenses right away. Seeking legal advice after a motorcycle accident could be crucial to protecting your rights.
The High Cost of Motorcycle Accidents
There’s no getting around it – motorcyclists are more likely to be injured or killed than drivers if they are in a crash. Without enclosed vehicles and airbags protecting riders, what might be a minor crash for a car driver can significantly injure or even kill a motorcycle rider. As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website states, “The federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2021, the number of deaths on motorcycles was nearly 24 times the number in cars.” More sobering statistics about motorcycle crashes from the IIHS include:
- Out of all motor vehicle crash deaths in 2021, motorcyclist deaths made up 14% of those numbers.
- In 2021, 6,084 motorcyclists died in crashes in the United States.
- Motorcyclist deaths and injuries have trended upward in recent years.
- Most states don’t require riders to wear helmets. While helmet use helps in preventing deaths and brain injuries, many riders involved in crashes still suffer head injuries.
Motorcycle riders still love the thrill of taking their bikes for a ride. However, safety advocates and insurance companies urge riders to wear their helmets, properly service their bikes regularly, practice safe riding, and review their motorcycle insurance coverage to ensure it is adequate.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Immediately after your motorcycle crash, you should report the accident to your insurance company promptly and seek needed medical attention right away. After that, we strongly suggest you seek a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer to learn about your legal rights. When you speak with our team at the Kang Law Group, you’ll want to provide us with information about your insurance claim and your medical bills so far. The information you provide will help us evaluate your claim and assess the compensation you may be entitled to seek.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle injury accident, you might be struggling right now. Motorcyclists in crashes can suffer significant injuries requiring hospitalization and long-term medical care. Broken bones, brain injuries, internal injuries, or serious road rash are extremely common. In addition to dealing with physical injuries, many riders have to cope with additional expenses. For example, your expenses after a motorcycle crash may include:
- Bike repair costs
- Towing and storage fees
- Copays for medical equipment, medications, and physical therapy
- Lost wages from missing work
- Lost earning capacity at work over time
- Increased insurance premiums
Our attorneys at the Kang Law Group recognize that a motorcycle accident could substantially affect your life. That’s why we help Washington and Oregon riders who are injured in crashes understand their legal options. Because motorcycle accidents can be very serious, securing qualified legal representation from the outset is especially important. Otherwise, you could be giving up the compensation that you deserve.
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with a Motorcycle Accident Claim
As a motorcycle rider, you may worry that the insurance company won’t take your case seriously They could discount the extent of your injuries from the crash and refuse to pay what your case is actually worth. The Kang Law Group’s attorneys help motorcycle riders provide evidence and accurate estimates of their cases so you can get a fair shake at settling your case. If the insurance company lowballs your case during settlement discussions, we have the resources to take your case to court and fight for what you deserve. We’re extremely familiar with the typical arguments that the other side will make in motorcycle accident cases. In fact, we helped recover $1.25 million in a head-on motorcycle collision case.
In a Serious Motorcycle Injury Accident? Call the Kang Law Group Now
If you’re a motorcycle rider who was injured in an accident with other vehicles, it’s time to seek out the motorcycle accident lawyers who can help. The Kang Law Group’s knowledgeable team of auto accident injury lawyers can help you seek the compensation that you deserve for your injuries and other expenses. We’re here to give you insightful legal advice about your options. Our firm offers free and confidential consultations to motorcycle accident victims and their families in Oregon and Washington. Contact us at (503) 646-3131 or message us online to learn more.
