Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

For many people, motorcycles are an exhilarating form of transportation. Feeling the wind on your skin as you cruise the roads is relaxing and exciting. That’s not to mention the economic benefits – motorcycles are cheaper and more fuel-efficient than other vehicles. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous. That’s especially true when other motorists fail to respect the rules of the road.

Thousands of motorcycles travel on Georgia interstates and rural roads every day. Those bikers have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers, but bikers are often dismissed as irresponsible and a nuisance. The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates know that opinion is untrue and unjust – and we are prepared to fight for your rights if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle wreck.

Call Our Atlanta Motorcycle Wreck Lawyers Today

Contact us now for a free consultation by calling (404) 994-6433 or you can click here to fill out our online contact form. Why should you call Monge & Associates? Because you want to win.

The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates know that Georgia motorcyclists and their passengers often suffer the worst injuries when collisions occur. Our dedicated motorcycle crash lawyers bring more than three decades of combined legal experience to our personal injury practice and will aggressively pursue compensation that will take into account the severity of your injuries and their long-term consequences.

You can rest assured knowing that our lawyers focus exclusively on injury cases. We take an uncompromising approach to make sure that insurance companies and large corporations don’t lowball you when they make a settlement offer.

Why should you call the motorcycle attorneys of Monge & Associates? Because you want to win. 

Here’s our guarantee to you: If you don’t win, you won’t pay us.

And here’s our another guarantee: If you are not 100 percent satisfied with our services during the first 30 days after hiring our firm, your case file and attorneys’ fee will be returned to you with no questions asked.

Call the Atlanta-based Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates today at (404) 917-8100 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. Our motorcycle accident attorneys are committed to helping you from the moment you ask for advice and will counsel you about all of your legal options.

The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates serve clients in Atlanta, Decatur, Lithonia, College Park, East Point, Stone Mountain, Norcross, Conyers, Riverdale, Duluth, Fayetteville, Loganville, throughout Georgia and across the Southeast.

About Georgia Motorcycle Accidents

Data from the Georgia Department of Transportation shows that approximately 150 people are killed and more than 3,000 are injured in motorcycle accidents every year.  Unfortunately, that number has increased steadily for more than 15 years. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office for Highway Safety, motorcycle fatalities are currently at record highs, representing 12 percent of all vehicle deaths in the state.

Motorcyclists are more likely to be injured or killed in crashes than other motorists are. The reason is simple – motorcycles do not have the same safety features and structural protections that other vehicles do. An average car is heavier and supported by a roof, door beams, seat belts, airbags and a windshield to protect drivers and passengers from direct contact with the road, other vehicles, trees or other fixed objects. Motorcyclists, by contrast, have only their defensive driving skills and any safety gear that they choose to wear for protection.

Consider these facts about motorcycle accidents and biker fatalities from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration:

• Most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment or recreation, and the accident is likely to happen not far from the trip’s origin.
• Approximately 75 percent of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with another vehicle, which is usually a passenger automobile.
• In multiple-vehicle accidents, the driver of another vehicle violates the motorcyclist’s right-of-way about 67 percent of the time.
• The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominant cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle either did not see the motorcycle or did not notice it until it was too late to avoid a wreck.
• The likelihood of injury is extremely high in motorcycle accidents – 98 percent of multiple vehicle collisions and 96 percent of the single vehicle accidents result in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider.  Nearly half of the time, the injuries are not minor ones.
• The most deadly injuries to the accident victims were injuries to the chest and head.
• The use of the safety helmet is the single critical factor in the prevention of reduction of head injury. A helmet which complies with FMVSS 218 is a significantly effective injury countermeasure.
• Helmeted riders have less chance of neck injuries than those without helmets.

Common Causes of Georgia Motorcycle Crashes

When it comes to traffic laws, motorcyclists and other drivers are equals. Both must abide by the same rules of the road and are subject to penalties when violations occur.

However, bikers are at somewhat of a disadvantage on the roads. Motorcycles are harder to see because of their small size, which can increase the chance of being hit by drivers who fail to check their “blind spots” or do not spot a motorcycle when backing out of a driveway or parking space.

Other common causes of motorcycle accidents are similar to factors that occur in all auto crashes, such as:

• Failure to yield right of way;
• Speeding;
• DUI;
• Reckless driving;
• Failure to stop at traffic signals or stop signs;
• Error by left-turning drivers;
• Following too closely;
• Lack of braking or cornering skills;
• Distracted driving;
• Dangerous road conditions;
• Malfunctioning motorcycle parts;
• Weather.

 Motorcycle Accidents and Your Injuries

Compared to other motorists, bikers and their passengers are more likely to be ejected from their seats when collisions occur. Studies show that the head, neck, arms and legs are the most frequently injured parts of the body. All of those injuries can cause permanent disabilities, particularly ones involving traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and neck injuries.

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be able to obtain money that can help during your recovery. In the case of a fatal accident, a family may be able to file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault parties and receive compensation for their losses.

In Georgia, economic damages may be awarded to cover medical bills, rehabilitation costs, anticipated future medical expenses, lost wages and lost productivity. Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, are also compensable.

Don’t speak to insurance adjustors until you call the skilled motorcycle accident attorneys at Monge & Associates. Insurance companies want to hold on to their money, not give it to you. But if you were hurt by someone else’s negligence, you deserve every penny that you are entitled to – and we can help you get it.

The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates are zealous advocates for you during settlement negotiations and, if necessary, in the courtroom. In either case, you can count on our dedication and experience until your case is resolved. If you don’t win, you don’t pay us.

Contact us now for a free consultation by calling (404) 994-6433 or you can click here to fill out our online contact form. Why should you call Monge & Associates? Because you want to win.