Few people walk away from motorcycle accidents. The person on the bike is usually hurt and hurt badly, suffering road rash, broken bones, head injuries or other trauma.
At the law firm of Gilder & Howell, P.A., in Southaven, our lawyers help cycle crash victims in north Mississippi and west Tennessee recover compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, and other damages. We offer a free initial consultation to review your case.
Liability and Motorcycle Accidents
Most motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who don't check for bikes. This can be proven by evidence such as skid marks, witness statements and vehicle damage. Even though the driver of the four-wheeled vehicle may be apologetic after the accident, it's important to collect and preserve evidence of liability in case the other driver changes his or her story later.
In Mississippi, your recovery in a motorcycle crash can be reduced by any percentage of fault that is assigned to you. Even in a case where the other vehicle makes a left-hand turn in front of you, the driver may say you were at fault for speeding.
Motorcycles and UM/UIM Insurance
Motorcycle accident victims may be laid up for weeks or months after an accident. If the other driver does not have enough insurance to pay for your damages, our lawyers will look for other sources of compensation.
One possible source is your own uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage. If you own several vehicles, you may be able to stack UM/UIM coverage to provide full compensation for everything you have lost, even if the other driver had minimal or no insurance.
To have a UM/UIM claim in Mississippi, your bike must make contact with the other vehicle. If you laid down your bike and did not strike the other vehicle, you may not have a claim. Even though you are dealing with your own insurance company, it's important to have an attorney protect your interests.
Contact Our Southaven and Olive Branch Motorcycle Head Injury Attorneys
For a free and confidential consultation, call our Southaven motorcycle accident attorneys at 662-655-2115 or complete our online form. There are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
