Motorcycle Accidents
Get The Help You Need After A Motorcycle Accident
Following a motorcycle accident, your first call should be to a knowledgeable and experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer.
If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, you know how serious they can be. The injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision are often much more severe than those from a car accident.
Motorcycle operators and passengers are vulnerable to serious injury or death in any collision, as they simply do not have seatbelts, metal enclosures, airbags, and other protection that a vehicle provides. Not only that, but the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, repairs, and other damages can be astronomical.
You may be facing a long road to recovery, and the last thing you want to worry about is how you're going to pay for it all.
That's where an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help. Summit Tucker has a proven track record of success in winning compensation for our clients who have been injured in motorcycle accidents, commercial truck accidents, and car accidents. We know how to build a strong case and get the maximum compensation you deserve.
If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, don't be a sucker and call Summit Tucker. The sooner you call, the sooner we can start working on your case and get you the compensation you need and deserve.
Top Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle crashes have many different causes and influencing factors. A high number of accidents involve a vehicle turning left, and a motorcyclist going straight. The vehicle driver may misjudge the approaching motorcycle rider's speed, or more commonly, not see them at all.
This is the most dangerous vehicle maneuver on the road, and motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to catastrophic injury or wrongful death. The faster the motorcycle is traveling, the less time the motorcyclist has to react, and the higher chance of an accident resulting in a fatality.
Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents in Georgia include:
- Failure of motor vehicle drivers to see or look for motorcycles
- Distracted motorists
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Speeding
- Poor weather conditions
- Inexperienced motorcycle operation
- Road defects
- Debris/roadkill in a motorcycle's path
- Defective motorcycle parts
Fully investigating and correctly identifying the cause of an accident is necessary to identify who may be liable. Summit Tucker works with top investigators, accident reconstruction experts, and medical experts to understand what happened and why. Because evidence can be repaired, destroyed, or washed away in the days and hours following an accident, it is advisable to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Most Common Injuries From A Motorcycle Accident
When a motorcycle crash happens, the injuries can be catastrophic. A motorcyclist is more vulnerable to being seriously injured or killed than someone in a car because they have less protection. Wearing a DOT-approved helmet and proper riding gear can help protect you from some injuries, but not all.
Some of the most common injuries our clients have suffered in motorcycle accidents include:
- Head injuries, including traumatic brain injury(TBI), and concussions
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken/fractured bones
- Road rash injuries
- Blunt force injuries
- Lacerations
- Internal organ damage/internal bleeding
If you were in an auto accident that was due to someone else's carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.