Johns Pass Motorcycle Accident Attorney
The breeze against your face, the sun shining down, the wide-open roads, and a sense of freedom are all reasons why we choose to ride. Motorcycles are an excellent choice of transportation due to their great gas efficiency and compact parking abilities, and are equally enjoyable to ride simply for the pleasure of being outside. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle comes with a serious risk—a risk imposed by careless, selfish drivers who are more concerned about making it to their destinations 15 seconds quicker, usually while happily distracting themselves by answering texts and social media comments. If you were injured in a motorcycle collision, you have the right to demand compensation in the form of a personal injury claim. Our Johns Pass motorcycle accident attorney at The Reep Law Firm assists injured riders with everything from compiling damages to negotiating the final settlement offer. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash, our lawyers are here to help.
Worst Types of Motorcycle Crash Injuries
Motorcyclists usually suffer extreme injuries when their bodies make contact with the vehicle that hit them, or when contact is made between another vehicle or fixed object, such as a curb, guardrail, or sign post. These injuries are often life-threatening, and may result in permanent injury, disability, cognitive changes, changes in mood or mentality, loss of movement, and pain.
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Fractured vertebrae
- Serious scarring and disfigurement to the face
- Internal organ damage
Serious crashes usually involve many of the following injuries in addition to one or more of the injuries below, exacerbating the victim’s healing process and adding to their misery.
Other Serious Motorcycle Crash Injuries
Other moderate to catastrophic motorcycle crashes tend to involve at least one or more of the following types of injuries, many of which require extensive medical treatment, surgical repair, overnight hospital stays, and/or months of limited work and childcare capacity (incurring economic damages related to lost wages and child care and house care expenses).
- Road rash
- Burns
- Concussion
- Fractured arm
- Fractured leg
- Fractured pelvis
- Fractured collarbone
- Fractured joint (knee, wrist, ankle)
- Fractured ribs
- Dislocations
- Soft tissue injuries (torn ACL and torn meniscus, for example)
- Major contusions
- Herniated disc
Call a Johns Pass Motorcycle Accident Lawyer at The Reep Law Firm Today
Damages in a Johns Pass motorcycle collision typically involve lost income, lost earning ability, medical expenses and future cost of care, pain and suffering, property damage to the motorcycle itself, loss of joy of life, and more. If you were injured, we encourage you to consider working with an attorney. Even if the other party admits fault, their insurance company will undoubtedly tell you that your case is worth much less than it actually is. It is a common tactic to quickly extend a low settlement offer in hopes that the victim will, out of desperation or ignorance of the law, accept it without questioning. A Johns Pass motorcycle accident attorney can assess your case and tell you what it is truly worth. Call The Reep Law Firm today at 727-330-6502 to schedule a free consultation.
