Motorcycle accidents can be extremely serious and in some cases, fatal. In Wyoming, cyclists are required by law to wear a helmet when operating a motorcycle, but even with the proper safety equipment, many cyclists are injured in dangerous collisions with motor vehicles. Statistics indicate that most crashes take place within five miles of a cyclist’s home, and when the driver is going less than 30 mph, although sometimes high speed is a contributing factor. Most often in accidents between a rider and a driver, the vehicle driver was making a left hand turn onto traffic and did not look left again to be sure the intersection was clear. Collisions between cyclists and vehicles are almost always severe and can result in fatalities or permanent disability. The Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center specializes in plaintiff personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents. We can ensure you are justly compensated for your losses.
Motorcycle Crash Statistics
The 2017 statistics for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), state that motorcyclists are 27 more times likely to die in a motorcycle crash than a vehicle driver. While driving a motorcycle is not an inherently dangerous activity, it is crucial that riders wear a helmet, wear reflective clothing if driving at night, and keep a safe distance from vehicles. There are various campaigns in the United States to educate drivers about sharing the road, looking twice for motorcycle riders, and maintaining a safe distance between their vehicles and riders on major highways. If you took every safety precaution possible and were still the victim of a severe motorcycle accident, you should seek treatment and consult a licensed attorney for help with your claim.
Potential Damages
After an accident, you or a loved one may be suffering from debilitating pain, numbness, muscle weakness, broken or fractured bones, swelling, lacerations, head trauma or internal bleeding. You may require advanced treatment for a concussion or head injury and may need long term physical therapy, at-home assistance and costly medications for your care. You may be unable to work, attend classes, provide and care for your children and loved ones, take care of your basic needs, or enjoy the quality of life you previously shared. Your long term income prospects might be jeopardized and you may have a claim for lost wages, future wages, collision expenses, a rental vehicle reimbursement, and so on.
It is also important that if the other driver’s insurance company reaches out to you for a statement, that you refuse until you have consulted with a lawyer. Insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart; they want to settle quickly and for much less than what your claim is worth. Especially in motorcycle accidents, claims are usually extremely serious, resulting in long-term, sometimes permanent injuries. If you need help with your claim, are worried about how you will pay for medical bills, or now unemployed as a result of your accident and another’s negligence, you deserve justice.
Call Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center Today
If you or a loved one were recently injured or suffered a fatality from a motorcycle accident, call the lawyers at Rocky Mountain Personal Injury Center. We serve clients in Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah for all personal injury suits including serious and fatal motorcycle accident claims. We leave no stone unturned in our mission to secure justice and fair compensation for our clients. Do not hesitate to call us for a free consultation today.
