Denver Motorcycle Lawyer

Motorcycle accidents are particularly dangerous types of vehicle accidents because the rider has no protection. An accident involving a motorcycle is many times more likely to cause an injury than accidents involving cars or trucks. Not only are motorcyclists more likely to get injured, they also are more likely to be involved in accidents. Motorcycle riders are also less visible than cars. Many drivers ignore anything smaller than a car. Of course many riders also engage in reckless behavior like speeding or lane splitting.

Next we will talk about this reckless behavior. In Denver motorcycle accidents that go to court, the deciding factor in who wins or loses is usually who was behaving recklessly. They call this reckless behavior negligence law. Basically, when you drive on the road, you have a duty to be aware of your surroundings, follow traffic laws and not do anything obviously dangerous. If you cause and accident while behaving recklessly, the other party could sue you in civil court for any injuries or damages sustained in the accident. Not only can the other party recover damages from the accident, but if they were injured and that injury caused them to miss work or suffer other losses, they can sue for those losses as well.

Motorcycles are also commonly involved in accidents where no other car was involved because of road hazards. With only two wheels in contact with the ground, our firm has unfortunately had to represent motorcyclists as Denver personal injury attorneys because of accidents involving road hazards. Debris or broken road surfaces can be especially dangerous. Of course we are not trying to convince you not to ride, but when you do, know the risks. You should know what to do in case of an accident.

If you are involved in an accident, the first thing you need to do is determine the state of everyone involved and call for medical help if needed. If the police come to file a police report you should always be honest. However after the initial report, it is important to not talk to anyone without knowing what you are doing. Collect information about the crash including witness reports or medical records from injuries sustained. If there were significant injuries or property damage, you will not want to talk to the insurance company without a Denver motorcycle injury lawyer. Insurance companies may try and settle with you quickly for a low amount just to get you to sign.