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Ohio Motorcycle Accident Compensation
Accidents involving motorcycles often result in devastating injuries and sometimes tragic fatalities. If you or a loved one have been in a motorcycle wreck, you may be out of work and in physical pain for a long time. You will probably need financial help for everyday expenses, not to mention the medical costs associated with your recovery.
Securing all the financial compensation you and your family need to cope with an Ohio motorcycle accident usually means preparing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. At KNR, our motorcycle accident lawyers know what it takes to present your case and recover the maximum amount possible. >. Call 1-800-HURT-NOW today for a free consultation.
Ohio Motorcycle Claims: Damages You May Be Entitled To
At KNR, we know you are going through a lot if you were the victim of a motorcycle accident. You may be in tremendous pain, out of work, and unable to enjoy the life you once enjoyed.
It can be incredibly stressful to see medical bills piling up and constantly worrying about the future. However, if your accident was caused by another’s irresponsibility, you should not bear the financial burden of your injuries.
With our help, you can potentially recover damages for the following after a motorcycle accident:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Therapy needs including necessary equipment
- Training for new professional needs required due to your accident
- Pain, suffering, and post-traumatic stress disorders
- Property damage
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Compensation
If your loved one was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident, you could also pursue damages through a wrongful death claim for damages that include but are not limited to:
- Funeral, burial, or cremation expenses
- The loss of your loved one’s earning capacity
- Loss of your loved one’s services
- Loss of your loved one’s companionship and society
- Loss of prospective inheritance you might one day have received from your loved one
- Mental anguish
What Caused Your Motorcycle Accident?
You cannot recover damages in your motorcycle accident unless you can demonstrate how another party’s careless actions resulted in the wreck.
It may seem obvious who is at fault, but the other party’s insurance providers and their lawyers will likely fight to reduce or eliminate any requirement to pay what you deserve. Your lawyer will have to show exactly what happened if you are to secure financial relief.
While every motorcycle wreck is different, the most common causes include:
- Motorists failing to notice motorcycles – A careless driver can fail to notice your motorcycle when they don’t carefully look in all directions as they turn or make a lane change.
- Reckless or speeding drivers – Another motorist may be driving in an unsafe manner and incorrectly assume that you will be able to get out of their way in time to avoid an accident.
- Driver misjudgments – Another driver can misjudge your distance or speed and negligently cause a collision. This can happen in virtually any scenario but is common with drivers making a left turn or pulling out of a driveway.
- Dangerous road conditions – Poorly maintained roads can cause motorcycles to lose control. Careless road workers or other individuals can also negligently leave dangerous debris on the road, which may cause your wreck.
- Defective motorcycle parts or improper assembly – A company can be held liable for your accident if it was caused by improper assembly of your bike or if they built a defective part for your bike. Product liability cases can be highly technical and require a lawyer experienced in these complex cases.
Injured Motorcycle Passengers in Ohio
Motorcycle accidents don’t always injure the rider. Motorcycle passengers are also frequently injured and may be entitled to compensation for their losses.
In most situations, motorcycle passengers are hurt because:
- The operator lost control of the motorcycle
- The operator caused a multi-vehicle collision
- A vehicle caused a crash
- A pedestrian, cyclist, or other motorcycle caused an accident
It is common to be injured if the motorcycle driver wipes out. This can cause significant injuries to lower and upper limbs and the head or brain. From road rash to traumatic brain injuries, a bad wipeout could mean you’ll never ride a motorcycle again. However, more serious accidents can occur when an operator loses control.
Depending on the speed and trajectory of the motorcycle, you could be thrown from the bike, increasing the likelihood of more serious injuries than in a relatively slow wipeout.
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