Minneapolis Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

How can I get compensation for a Motorcycle Accident?

If you were involved in a Minneapolis motorcycle accident caused by negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Damages from a motorcycle accident may include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These can add up fast. An experienced Minneapolis Motorcycle Accident Attorney can explain to you your rights and options, and help you to file a motorcycle accident injury claim. The experienced attorneys at Sand Law LLC are ready to help. Contact us today for a free, no obligation consultation.

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics

While motorcycle accidents aren’t necessarily as common as car accidents, they are often more fatal. With car accidents, you have a protective cage of metal surrounding you. But with motorcycle accidents, you don’t have much protection from injuries at all.

In 2017, there were 5,172 motorcycle accident related fatalities in the US. Additionally, motorcyclists were 27 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle collision than a car passenger.

According to the NHTSA, only a little more than half of motorcyclists wear a helmet. This statistic has been pretty consistent across the years, with peaks at around 70 percent. People who wear helmets are much less likely to suffer fatal head injuries, so it’s important to wear a helmet if you do own a motorcycle.

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Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcycle accident injuries differ a lot from car accident injuries simply because of the equipment involved.

Car accidents often result in broken bones, whiplash, spine injuries, as well as bruises and lacerations.

Because motorcyclists are more exposed, their riders can suffer injuries like road rash, facial fractures, disfigurement, broken bones, burns, amputations, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries.

Of course, no matter the type of vehicle you are driving during a collision, any type of injury is possible.

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle accidents can be caused by both the driver of the motorcycle and the driver of a car. Sometimes if the motorcyclist is driving recklessly, they may cause an accident. However, most often the collision between a motorcyclist and car driver occurs because the driver isn’t paying attention, doesn’t see the motorcycle at all, or is driving while impaired.

Unsafe lane changes are a huge cause of motorcycle accidents because the driver risks colliding with the motorcyclist if they fail to properly check their blind spots.

Car door openings (aka “doorings”) can also cause a motorcycle collision. These accidents occur when a car door is opened abruptly without checking to see if anyone is coming.

Speeding is another huge cause of accidents, in both drivers and motorcyclists. Speeding can cause all kinds of accidents because of how hard speeding can make it for a driver to slow down or react to a situation. The higher the speed, the worse the accident could be.

Driving under the influence, distracted driving, lane splitting, sudden stops, inexperienced drivers, left turn accidents, dangerous road conditions, unsafe driving in poor weather conditions, and motorcycle defects can also cause of motorcycle accidents.

Recovering Damages for a Motorcycle Accident

Like any accident, you may find yourself facing a significant financial burden after you’re involved in a motorcycle accident. These damages may include medical bills, property damage, lost wages, decreased earning capacity, and even pain and suffering. It can be really hard to deal with all of these issues alone. Hiring a Minneapolis motorcycle accident attorney can help you to navigate this stressful time and relieve some of the struggle you’re facing.

The types of damages that can be recovered from motorcycle accidents depends on the facts of your specific accident and the injuries that you suffered as a result.

Economic damages include medical bills, vehicle repair costs, lost wages from missed work, and any other specific money-related costs that you can present to the court. This may also include things like in-home care if you’re unable to take care of yourself because of your accident, or child care for when you have to go to a doctor appointment or physical therapy session.

Non-economic damages refer to things that don’t hold a specific value, like loss of future earning capacity, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering. These numbers are calculated based on the severity of your injuries and how much the accident has impacted your life. You can discuss with your attorney if you are eligible for this type of compensation.

Do You Need a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

Having an attorney in any personal injury situation is extremely beneficial. When you are involved in an accident, the other driver is not necessarily the person that you sue. The law does require that their name is on the lawsuit but you are really seeking compensation from either the negligent party’s insurance company, or your own insurance company, or both.

These insurance companies have a team of lawyers that deal with personal injury cases every single day. They are a for-profit company whose job is to ensure that the company stays profitable. They do this by delaying, denying, and defending.

Hiring an experienced Minneapolis motorcycle accident attorney can help to level the playing field.

The attorneys at Sand Law work to ensure that you are not at a disadvantage when seeking compensation for your injuries. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to delay the procedures, deny and downplay your injuries, and when they have to, aggressively ensure that you get the smallest settlement possible in court.

We have defended thousands of personal injury clients just like you from greedy insurance companies. If you were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident do not go at it alone.

The personal injury attorneys at Sand Law work on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only get paid if we recover money for you. You quite literally have nothing to lose by scheduling a free consultation where we can discuss your rights, options, and potential next steps.

Contact a Minneapolis Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you’re looking for an experienced attorney to help with your motorcycle accident case, look no further than the lawyers at Sand Law LLC. With years of experience working for victims, against insurance companies, and defending clients in court, you can be sure that you have someone on your side that knows what they are doing!

For more information, or for a free case evaluation, please contact us online or at 651-291-7263.