Motorcycle accidents often cause fatal or life-altering injuries. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you need the help of an experienced Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer to recover the full compensation you deserve.
Insurance companies will deny, devalue, and delay paying your claim. They are known for using unfair tactics to pressure injury victims into accepting a settlement offer that is much lower than the true value of their claim.
At Seattle Injury Law, our motorcycle accident lawyers have protected motorcyclists’ rights for over twenty years and have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation. Let us help you get the justice and financial award you are entitled to.
Call (800) 928-5486 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim with one of our Seattle motorcycle accident lawyers.
Why Seattle Motorcycle Accident Victims Choose Seattle Injury Law
- Our team of attorneys has recovered over $300 million in client compensation.
- We are dedicated to getting the justice and compensation you need to move forward after a Seattle motorcycle accident.
- Our attorneys and investigators carefully examine the facts of every accident to help identify all possible causes and liable parties to maximize your recovery.
- We will happily meet you at your home, hospital room, or any other convenient location.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Seattle, WA
Drivers of cars, trucks, and other vehicles cause most motorcycle accidents. Some common causes of Seattle motorcycle accidents include:
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Distracted driving
- Drowsy or fatigued driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating, abruptly changing lanes, and other aggressive driving behaviors
- Blind spots
- Drivers who fail to yield the right of way
- Other violations of traffic safety laws
- Dangerous road conditions due to unsafe design or negligent maintenance
- Weather conditions
- Equipment failure of the bike or other involved vehicle
- Malfunctioning traffic signals
At Seattle Injury Law, our Seattle accident attorneys and investigators carefully examine every accident to help determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties. We then work to uncover the evidence needed to build your strongest case and hold the at-fault parties responsible for paying the full value of your damages.
Common Injuries in Seattle Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists have little protection in a crash. Many suffer fatal injuries, and others are left with lifelong disabilities and the need for long-term medical care. Some common injuries caused by Seattle motorcycle accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Broken or crushed bones
- Facial and dental injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including partial or complete paralysis
- Severed or mangled limbs that require amputation
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Severe burns
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Back and neck injuries
- Road rash
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Your Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer must evaluate your injuries and the future expenses you will incur because of them. At Seattle Injury Law, we often work with medical and economic experts to determine your future prognosis and the potential financial and intangible damages you will incur due to your injuries.
Recoverable Compensation in Seattle Motorcycle Accident Claims
The type and amount of compensation you can recover in a Seattle motorcycle accident claim depend on the facts of your accident. Two significant factors in determining the compensation you may recover are the severity of your injuries and the available sources of compensation to pay your damages.
In a successful Seattle motorcycle claim, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are more straightforward to prove and quantify because you often have bills, receipts, and other financial records to support your claim.
Economic damages may include your current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, property damage, the costs of modifying your home or vehicle necessitated by your injuries, and other financial losses or costs incurred due to your accident.
Non-economic damages are more challenging to prove because they are subjective. However, they are often even more devastating than the economic damages. They may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, scars and disfigurement, permanent disability, and other intangible damages.
Our Seattle motorcycle accident attorneys work hard to ensure that all current and future, economic and non-economic, damages are established and accurately valued so you know what a fair settlement of your claim is and to support our demand for maximum compensation.
Proving Negligence in a Seattle Motorcycle Accident Claim
Most motorcycle accident claims are based on the theory of negligence. To prove a personal injury claim based on negligence, you must establish the existence of four elements:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care.
- The defendant breached that duty of care by their negligent action or inaction.
- The defendant’s negligent action or inaction caused your accident and injuries.
- You suffered actual damages due to the defendant’s negligent action or inaction.
These elements may seem straightforward, but they can be challenging to prove. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience proving each negligence element in personal injury claims.
Why You Need the Help of a Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorney
An experienced Seattle motorcycle accident attorney can investigate your accident to uncover all possible causes and liable parties to maximize the sources of compensation for your damages. They will conduct discovery to identify and collect vital evidence to support your claim and build your strongest case by crafting a legal strategy based on the facts of your case.
Your attorney can help ensure your current and future damages are accounted for and accurately valued. They can help reach a fair and quick settlement of your claim. When that is impossible, they can take your case to trial and demand full compensation for your damages.
Being represented by an experienced Seattle motorcycle accident attorney significantly increases your chances of recovering maximum compensation. It also provides you peace of mind and lets you focus on your recovery, knowing that your claim is being taken care of.
Contact Our Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by another party, you may have the right to recover compensation for your damages. However, insurance companies and defense attorneys will try to avoid liability, often attempting to shift liability to you.
They may use unfair tactics such as denying, delaying, and devaluing your claim, hoping to pressure you into accepting a settlement offer much lower than your claim’s value.
You need the help of an experienced Seattle motorcycle accident attorney from Seattle Injury Law. Our attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages. Let us help you get the justice and financial award you are entitled to. Call (800) 928-5486 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your Seattle motorcycle accident claim.