Neenah, Appleton Lawyer: Motorcycle Accidents
Unlike the occupant of a car or truck, a motorcycle operator has little protection in the event of an accident. As a result, catastrophic or fatal injuries are common. Events that would hardly affect the driver of an automobile have a devastating effect on the driver of a motorcycle. A strip of truck tire bouncing across the median may shatter a rider's leg rather than dent a car door. Loose gravel or debris may cause the bike to slide out of control and crash. Another significant factor in bike crashes is visibility — many auto drivers simply do not see motorcycles and fail to yield right of way.
Who will pay for the medical bills following a motorcycle accident?
A badly broken leg or fractured ankle might result in months of missed work, require multiple surgeries and lead to permanent partial disability. A catastrophic injury such as head trauma or a spinal cord injury will quickly outstrip the resources of many health insurance policies. Road rash might lead to dangerous infections and disfiguring scars. As personal injury attorneys, our primary concern is helping our clients recover compensation for medical treatment. When handling a cycle wreck case, we work to identify all applicable insurance policies and responsible parties, and then coordinate benefits to provide maximum advantage to our client. Call (toll-free: 866-745-1152) or e-mail our Neenah law firm, Hammett Bellin & Oswald LLC, to arrange a confidential, free consultation. You will talk with an attorney, not a paralegal or legal assistant.
The injured motorcycle operator or passenger might have several avenues to turn to, including uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist provisions and policies covering other members of the household. Insurance companies are not always willing to pay those benefits, however, unless the policyholder is represented by an experienced lawyer. (We dealt with one insurance company that, in an effort to avoid paying benefits, actually tried to change the wording of the policy after our client's accident.)
The victim might be entitled to a personal injury claim against the manufacturer of defective motorcycle equipment, a construction contractor that left debris on the highway, a drunken driver or another negligent party. Our lawyers have extensive trial experience and are prepared to do whatever is necessary to get the best result for our client.
Free consultation regarding your injury claim
Hiring the right lawyer is an essential step in the process of recovering from a motorcycle accident and rebuilding your life. In order to provide you with the opportunity to meet us and discuss your situation before retaining our firm to represent you, we offer free initial consultations. Please contact our Neenah office and arrange to speak with an attorney. We serve clients throughout the Fox River Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin.
