Birmingham Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Biker's Arm

This is a term used when a biker has been thrown from their bike. When this happens, it's a natural instinct to throw one arm around yourself to help brace for the impact and protect whatever part of the body you can. However, the arm that was used absorbs all of that impact, often more than any other part of the biker's body, and this can cause severe nerve damage in both the arm and the upper body.

Leg Injury

Leg injuries are also very common for bikers because they can be difficult to protect in the event of an accident. Shattered, fractured, or completely broken bones might be found in the leg and foot, road rash can appear, and even severe nerve and muscle damage can be done. Leg injuries typically aren't fatal to motorcyclists, but the damage can definitely be permanent.

Rear End Injuries

Rear end injuries are not only common in motorcycle accidents, they can be some of the most severe. Motorcyclists can't see very well behind them, so when a vehicle is about to hit them from behind, they have no way to move away from the vehicle or brace for impact. Because of this, they are hit full-on and can be thrown from their bike and sometimes, even pinned underneath other vehicles. This can result in accidental amputations, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and paralysis.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Unlike when passenger vehicles get into an accident, which most often results in nothing more than bumps and bruises, motorcycle accidents are often fatal. When another driver or other person is to blame for the accident, a wrongful death claim may be made, which can provide compensation for the widow or widower, next of kin, children, or parents of the victim. These cases are made more often in motorcycle cases than with other vehicle accidents.

Hit & Run Motorcycle Accidents

Hit and runs aren't really that different when referring to motorcycle accidents. Often insurance will still provide compensation for the claim, even if the name of the other driver is unknown. However, when it comes to hit and run motorcycle accidents, insurance companies can be wrongfully biased and not offer the amount the victim is actually entitled to.

How Soon Should I Contact a Birmingham Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

When it comes to motorcycle accidents – or any motor vehicle accident – Guster Law Firm, LLC suggests as soon as possible. There is a great deal of research and investigation that goes into these accidents, not to mention keeping insurance companies in check. Let Guster Law Firm, LLC fight for you.

Call (205) 581-9777 or contact us to schedule your free case consultation and evaluation today.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Some of the common causes for automobile accidents involving motorcycles include:

• Left-turn accidents: A car either doesn’t see you or inaccurately judges your motorcycle’s speed, turning in front of you at an intersection.
• Unsafe lane changes: When a car strikes a motorcycle when changing lanes. It is well known that those driving cars have blind spots when changing lanes and the problem is exacerbated due to the relative small size of a motorcycle.
• Rear-end motorcycle accidents: A car strikes the motorcycle from behind. An example would be when a yellow light is turning red and the motorcyclist stops and the vehicle brakes, but impacts the motorcycle. In a car to car accident this would be classified as a “fender bender,” unfortunately these scenarios can be fatal for a motorcyclist.
• Car door / "dooring" accidents: A car door swings open into your lane of travel. A distracted motorist exiting their vehicle can have fatal consequences.
• Lane splitting accidents: Operating a motorcycle between an active lane of traffic and a lane of parked vehicles. In addition to car doors opening, the potential for pedestrians entering the space is possible.