Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Fault in motorcycle accidents varies depending on the type of crash. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that passenger vehicle drivers are more often at fault in T-bone accidents and crashes involving failure to yield, while motorcyclists are slightly more likely to be at fault in head-on and rear-end collisions.

That said, drivers of passenger vehicles often fail to see or anticipate motorcycles due to blind spots or inattention. This is a major factor in many motorcycle accidents involving driver negligence.

There’s a good chance you do. Not all motorcycle accident claims are against drivers of passenger vehicles. Public entities such as cities and states have an obligation to ensure road safety. Motorcycle accidents can result from oil slicks, potholes, uneven paving, and inadequate lighting. A good lawyer will investigate the condition that caused your accident and pursue your claim with the responsible party.

Probably. Riding without a helmet may not be relevant to the issue of who caused the accident. So long as the other party was liable for the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation.

Even if you were partly at fault for an accident, you could still recover compensation. In Nevada, if you were less than 51% at fault for an accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. Keep in mind that your compensation will be diminished in proportion to your percentage of fault. For example, if your damages are $20,000, but you were found to be 25% at fault for the accident, you would only be eligible to receive $15,000.