Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often involve serious, life-threatening injuries.  From a legal standpoint, motorcycle accidents also involve complex legal issues concerning liability for the accident, and causation for the accident-related injuries. 

For these reasons, it is crucial that the driver and/or passenger of a motorcycle, who is injured in an accident, hires an attorney with experience and knowledge of motorcycle accident cases.  Wade & Nysather has over 25 years’ experience handling all types of motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle accidents.  At Wade & Nysather, not only will we handle your personal injury claim, but we will also handle your property damage claim for your damaged motorcycle at no extra cost to you.  

ISSUES CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Liability Issues

In many cases, the driver responsible for the accident may deny that they are liable.  The driver may assert that the motorcycle driver was fully or partially at fault.  Also, many motorcycle accidents involve debris on the roadway or circumstances where the motorcycle driver has to lay his or her bike down to avoid an accident.  In these circumstances, there may not be any information regarding the identity of the persons responsible for the debris in the road or responsible for causing you to lay your bike down.  

At Wade & Nysather, we have experience dealing with difficult liability issues.  In addition, we have experience working with accident reconstruction experts to assist in showing how the accident actually occurred.   

Injury Issues

Motorcycle accidents often involve catastrophic injuries, ranging from paralysis to severe burns and scarring.  Some of these injuries may remain for the rest of a person’s life.  For this reason, it is important to get immediate, appropriate medical attention and to consult with the appropriate medical doctors.  At Wade & Nysather, we will be in communication with your medical team to ensure we have a proper understanding of your injuries, the required medical treatment, and the need for any future treatment.      

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT

If you are injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to do the following:

• Make sure to get immediate medical attention.
• Call the police.
• If you are able, make sure to document the accident scene with photographs.
• Document any bruising and/or scars with photographs.
• Speak with an attorney at Wade & Nysather for a free consultation