Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Birmingham, AL

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you suffer in multiple ways. Not only do you have to struggle with your injuries and the pain they cause, you also have to worry about damage to your motorcycle and the fact that so many people immediately blame motorcyclists for accidents.

You don’t have to go through this alone. At Weaver Tidmore LLC, we know that motorcyclists face an uphill battle when it comes to getting compensation and proving that someone else is liable for their injuries. We are here to help. Schedule a consultation now by calling us at 205-980-6065.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are traced back to a number of causes, but most are caused by driver or motorcyclist error. This is an important part of our work at Weaver Tidmore. After we begin working on your case, we’ll go through your retelling of events and all available evidence to figure out exactly what happened that led to your crash. From there, we can determine liability and work on holding the responsible party accountable for what they have done.

Common causes of motorcycle crashes include:

• Distracted driving. Today’s drivers are far too distracted, and this has devastating consequences. It’s particularly dangerous for motorcyclists, since many drivers’ minds are trained to look for other cars and trucks on the road. Without careful attention, they may completely miss a motorcyclist when scanning the area.
• Failure to yield. Too many drivers think that motorcyclists have less right to the road than them. Because of this, they may try to cut in front of motorcyclists or get ahead of them, even when it’s unsafe to do so. Consider a right-hand turn where a driver is waiting to turn right on red. There is a motorcyclist coming from the left. The driver thinks they can get in front of them and makes the turn, clipping the motorcyclist in the process.
• Poor judgment of distance. Drivers are often good at judging distance when it comes to other cars, but they sometimes miss the mark when trying to judge motorcyclists’ distance and speed. This often results in left turn accidents where a driver turning left strikes a motorcyclist driving straight.
• Failure to maintain proper distance. Keeping a safe following distance is always important, but it is critical when a driver is following a motorcyclist. Driving too close often causes rear end accidents. While these are generally minor when both vehicles are passenger vehicles, they may be far more serious if a motorcyclist is involved.
• There is substantial prejudice against motorcyclists, with some drivers believing they shouldn’t be on the road at all. When drivers intentionally drive to frighten or annoy motorcyclists, they may cause crashes.

Common Injuries

Since motorcycles offer minimal protection when compared to cars and other passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are far more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in a crash. Injuries commonly reported in motorcycle crashes include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones; serious crashes can leave bikers with multiple fractures
• Burns
• Road rash
• Soft tissue damage

These injuries can be incredibly expensive to treat, and without compensation from the liable party, you could be left shouldering these costs alone.

Why You Need a Birmingham Motorcycle Accident Attorney

As a biker, you may wonder if you really need to hire an attorney. Maybe you only feel a little sore after the crash or you would rather skip the stress of haggling with the other party’s insurance company.

Unfortunately, you have a lot going against you after a motorcycle crash. Once the other party notifies their insurance company of the crash, the company will automatically go to work trying to prove their client innocent and looking for a way to avoid paying you compensation. This is especially easy when the victim is a motorcyclist since there is still so much social stigma against motorcyclists.

No matter how wrong it is, some insurance adjusters believe that motorcyclists are responsible for whatever injuries they sustain because they choose to ride a motorcycle, which is inherently riskier than driving a car. This bias can taint your efforts to obtain a fair settlement, and it often leads to motorcyclists getting less compensation than they truly deserve.

Motorcycle accidents can be extremely expensive for bikers, often reaching into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. You absolutely need an attorney to fight for you if you don’t want to be left paying these expenses on your own. Your attorney will know what biases they are up against and have the experience necessary to fight those stereotypes and build a strong case. They will take on the work of investigating your crash, determining liability, and estimating your financial losses.

From there, they will move on to negotiating with the liable party’s insurance company. When the insurance company knows they have to negotiate with an attorney rather than a victim, they are less likely to negotiate in bad faith. Rather than risk litigation and possible massive losses, they are more likely to offer a fair settlement amount that will close the claim.

Choosing the right attorney during this is crucial. While many personal injury attorneys take motorcycle crash claims, you want to select one with extensive experience in this area of the law. These claims differ from many other types of personal injury cases due to the societal bias involves and the serious injuries often sustained by victims.

When you choose Weaver Tidmore LLC, you can feel confident knowing that we bring several years of experience to the table. We know how insurance companies often mistreat victims of motorcycle accidents, and we refuse to let them use those tactics on our clients. Our goal, from start to finish, is to get you the compensation you deserve.

Weaver Tidmore LLC is Here to Help

When you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you don’t need to add legal issues and insurance problems to your to-do list. Choose Weaver Tidmore LLC so you can spend less time dealing with your claim and spend more time recuperating. Schedule a consultation now by calling our team at 205-980-6065 or getting in touch with us online.

We also handle the following cases:

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