Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle and bike accidents are unique in that the rider is in a much more vulnerable position than a person driving an automobile. There is no such thing as a "fender bender" motorcycle accident. Motorcycle drivers and passengers will incur catastrophic injuries at a much higher rate than those driving conventional automobiles. Studies have also shown that drivers of automobiles often fail to perceive motorcycles even when they are looking right at them. Our brains are so used to seeing cars in the context of driving that we can block out the visual cues that should let a driver know there is a motorcycle right in front of them. This is an extremely dangerous situation and leads to the classic case of the driver pulling out in front of a motorcycle and the car driver afterword stating "I just didn't see him."
It has also been our experience that after an accident everyone seems to want to blame the motorcycle for the collision. Motorcycle drivers can be perceived as "free spirits" and even reckless. When an accident happens many people, including the police, will have a subconscious tendency to be critical of the motorcycle driver. We have been involved in cases where we proved the police report was incorrect and were able to show that the motorcycle driver did nothing wrong and the car caused the accident.
You may be in a state of shock if your loved one was seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident. There are so many problems and questions to deal with that it's hard to know where to start. Talking to an attorney with experience in these types of cases is the first step toward truly providing for you and your loved ones needs, both short term and long term.
Was your husband, wife, son or daughter seriously injured with a brain injury or a spinal cord injury in a Missouri or Illinois bike or car crash? Talk to a lawyer who has successfully handled many other motorcycle accident cases.
Get Help from Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
A catastrophic injury affects not only the injured person, but his or her immediate family and many others who are connected through work or otherwise. Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard, P.C. can help lift your burdens. Our lawyers and staff are prepared to help for the long haul — letting you focus on healing with the reassurance that we are handling your legal case and working on getting you the compensation you deserve.
We document every aspect of your demand for compensation and back it up with credible proof. In cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, wrongful death or severe burns, detailed evidence as to the projected expenses you will incur and your past and future wage losses will make it difficult for the defendant to resolve the case for anything less than the full extent of your losses.
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It may be tempting to rehash the facts of your motorcycle accident with those who want to listen and may pretend to offer help. However, it is important to speak to a lawyer before discussing the accident with other people. Contact a trial lawyer at the St. Louis law firm of Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard today. Se habla español.
