At Parks Zeigler, our personal injury attorneys have years of experience fighting for clients who have been in all kinds of auto accidents. We are as confident as we are familiar when dealing with Virginia traffic law cases. Each case is different, and the contingencies of each case will influence the amount of your claim. Our motorcycle accident lawyers have won substantial verdicts and will guide you through the process and suggest a strategy that we believe will be most effective for your situation.
We will provide you with the facts of the case as they relate to your unique legal circumstance, and will do all we can to ensure that you are compensated for the following:
Motorcycles can be liberating and exciting to drive, but driving one runs a higher risk of injury, damage to your personal property, even fatality. Motorcycles, while freeing, are more dangerous because they offer less protection and physical coverage for its riders. In accidents, motorcycle riders make impact with fast-traveling metal machines. Unfortunately, on the roads, automobile drivers can be reckless and aggressive around other motorists.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths in motorcycle accidents are six times more likely than deaths in car accidents. In 2018, there were 1,404 motorcycle accidents that resulted in injury. 1,495 riders were injured, and 88 riders were killed.
Motorcyclists are stereotypically seen as more reckless drivers by insurance companies; however, they are more vulnerable on the roads and are at the mercy of the actions of other drivers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, let our talented personal injury lawyer represent you while you recover.
Injuries obtained in motorcycle accidents are usually more serious and life-threatening due to the exposure motorcycle riders experience whilst driving. There is very little physical security on a motorcycle compared to a car or truck.
Some of the most common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are:
If the fault is not your own, any physical injuries you may suffer can form the foundation of a Virginia motorcycle accident claim; however, a more in-depth, comprehensive case should observe the impact the accident has made to other parts of your life.
Your motorcycle accident claim could request compensation for not just your medical fees, but compensation for the negative inflicted upon your quality of life. For example, you may be restricted from participating in your hobbies like you normally would. Connect with a trusted personal injury lawyer to bring a human outlook on proving your injuries.
Just like car accidents, every motorcycle accident case is unique. While it may be easy in some cases to prove fault against another party, some cases require a deeper analysis of the accident details by a personal injury lawyer.
Several different factors will determine the value of your claim against the at-fault party. Some of these factors may include:
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, our Parks Zeigler personal injury team can assist you with navigating tricky insurance company requests, help subpoena crucial case evidence, and offer high quality legal support to you in this difficult time. We will analyze the facts of your case, determine a value for your deserved compensation, and fight until you receive that compensation.
In Virginia, if you are found partially responsible for the cause of your accident, you cannot be compensated for the injuries you may have suffered. This is the doctrine of contributory negligence.
As your dedicated personal injury lawyer, it is our duty to make sure you are rightfully compensated for the pain and suffering you were handed. To do this, we must prove the at-fault party was entirely negligent and is solely responsible for the accident.
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, make sure you hire our personal injury lawyers to recover damages! You may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering if you have been injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident as a result of someone else’s negligence. Call us to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers to get more information on how we can help you today!
With an office near Town Center, Virginia Beach and a second location beside the Chesapeake courthouse, our team provides quality legal representation across the entire Hampton Roads Area.
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