Posts Categorized: Motorcycle Accidents

As our client was operating his motorcycle, another motorcycle came around the corner and clipped our client’s lower extremity, which later had to be amputated. Typically, negligence is the root cause of motorcycle accidents. Knowing this as a fellow avid motorcycle driver, Randall Sevenish launched into an in-depth investigation of the accident to determine how… Read More

Our client was operating his motorcycle when another motorist pulled out in front of our client, resulting in a collision. This was a serious accident, one that left our client with multiple fractures. He endured painful surgery followed by intense physical therapy and rehabilitation. The entire event, from the moment of the collision to the… Read More

The moments following a motorcycle accident can be frantic. In an ideal scenario, no one is too seriously injured, but unfortunately, motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries to bikers. These catastrophic injuries can form the core of a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver if that driver was negligent in causing the wreck…. Read More

A motorcycle accident is always a serious matter. But when that accident takes place out-of-state, it can place additional stressors upon a rider. People may be forced to seek out-of-network medical treatment and deal with unfamiliar rules concerning insurance or reporting requirements. However, by following a few steps in the event an out-of-state motorcycle accident… Read More

Any road accident in Indianapolis is a serious matter, but when one involves a person riding a motorcycle, the consequences could be much more severe. Bikers are in a vulnerable position and collisions with other vehicles at even a low speed could significantly endanger their lives. Motorcyclists have the same right to be compensated for… Read More

Collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles are unfortunately common in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. Making matters worse, bikers often suffer severe injuries as a result of these accidents which have the potential to have a permanent effect on the rest of their life. Indianapolis motorcycle accident injuries will vary on a case to case… Read More

The negative effects of motorcycle accidents are not limited just to physical injuries. Depending on the situation, they may also affect a person’s mental wellbeing and financial stability—most of which could, fortunately, be included in a civil settlement demand if someone else was responsible for the wreck. In any claim for a personal injury, it… Read More

According to a 2017 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, your chance of suffering a fatal crash while riding a motorcycle is 29 times higher per mile compared to driving a standard car. The same study found that wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle decreases the chances of suffering a fatality after a crash… Read More

In Indiana, there are no helmet requirements for most motorcyclists. However, if the rider is under the age of 18, they must wear a helmet. Although the law says that riders over the age of 18 do not need to wear a helmet, it is always a safer choice to wear a helmet. Also, in… Read More

Following a motorbike accident, there are many thoughts that could be going through your head. You may probably be wondering about the expenses you might incur. These expenses may include medical assistance, car repair fees, and attorney fees. You may decide that may not need the assistance of a credible attorney in order to save… Read More

What tends to make motorcycle accidents different from automobile accidents in Indianapolis is that there is no steel cage surrounding the rider like when they are in a car or a truck. That makes the rider more susceptible to injury. When they do get injured, it is more severe, because more cycles tend to go… Read More

A motorcycle gives its rider a freedom that a car doesn’t quite provide. Motorcycles allow their rider to connect to the outdoors while still providing them with the mechanical and technological benefits of personal transportation. This freedom is not to be taken advantage of, however, or it may be taken away from you. Motorcyclists have… Read More

Motorcycles are very different from passenger cars, trucks, and other, larger motor-vehicles. They are smaller, lighter, offer less protection from personal injury, handle differently on the road, and require a specific set of skills to operate safely. For these reasons, motorcycles are governed, not only by Indiana’s general traffic laws, but ones specific to the particular… Read More

Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable motorists on Indiana’s roads. Not only do they face the same hazards as other vehicles, but motorcycles are also more prone to certain types of accidents. Their small size and low profile make motorcycles less visible to other drivers—particularly when those other drivers aren’t paying attention like they… Read More

Owning a motorcycle can be a big responsibility. Motorcyclists tasked with operating their bikes safely in order to share the road with much larger cars and truck, and they’re also responsible for maintaining insurance on their motorcycles in case they’re involved in an accident. As most motorcyclists well know, due to the lack of a… Read More

As you gear up for spring riding, you’ll be busy inspecting your motorcycle as well as your riding gear and helmet. Whether you perform your own tune-up or ask your favorite mechanic, it’s important to have your bike in tip top shape before you venture out on the road.But how about your riding skills? Could… Read More

Motorcyclists face serious dangers if involved in a motorcycle crash with another vehicle, often leading to serious or catastrophic injuries or death. The statistics, as reported in the State of Indiana’s 2012 Traffic Safety Facts, reveal that: Approximately 3,600 motorcycle or moped accidents occurred in 2011, with 118 fatalities, 553 incapacitating injuries, 1,944 non-incapacitating injuries, and… Read More

Although states require that all motorists have a minimum amount of motor-vehicle liability insurance coverage or other form of financial responsibility, many motorists on the road do not carry any insurance coverage or only bare bones coverage. These motorists are referred to as uninsured or underinsured motorists. What Happens After an Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Accident? Typically, in the… Read More

In the often congested flow of traffic on today’s streets and highways, motorcycle riders are at a greater risk of injury than those who are driving cars, trucks, or other four-wheeled vehicles. There are many ways that negligent action by drivers can lead to serious accidents in which those on motorcycles may experience severe harm… Read More