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Motorcycle Accidents

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Nevada’s wide-open desert roads, scenic mountain vistas, and temperate weather make it one of the country’s most celebrated biking hotspots. The Silver State’s many renowned motorcycle routes attract thousands of biking enthusiasts every year. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for bikers who’ve come to enjoy Nevada’s scenic biking trails to be injured, whether due to another driver’s negligence or a defective motorcycle part, in an accident.

As a motorcyclist, you’re far more vulnerable to many of the road’s hazards. When an accident involving a motorcyclist occurs, a biker’s increased vulnerability puts them at risk of sustaining severe injuries. The physical, emotional, and financial damages a motorcycle accident victim endures can be devastating. Still, a skilled personal injury lawyer from our Nevada law firm can help you recover compensation for your unjust suffering. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation!

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Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents

Many motorcyclists understand they’re at a greater risk than other drivers on the road and take the appropriate safety precautions to avoid accidents. However, other parties’ actions and factors such as road and weather conditions remain out of a motorcyclist’s control. The following are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents:

  • Unsafe Lane Changes
  • Drunk Driving
  • Traffic Violations (Speeding, failure to yield, etc.)
  • Lane Splitting
  • Defective Motorcycle Parts
  • Dangerous Road Conditions

Who Is Liable In A Motorcycle Accident?

As with any other kind of automobile accident, victims of motorcycle accidents have the right to seek compensation for their injuries from the party that’s deemed at-fault for the wreck. There are many possible causes of motorcycle accidents and, therefore, a few potential parties that may be held liable in a motorcycle accident case. Most commonly, those parties are:

  • The driver whose negligence caused the accident. If another driver were responsible for the accident, victims would need to file a claim with that driver’s insurance company for compensation.
  • The company that manufactured the defective motorcycle part. When a defective motorcycle component causes a motorcycle owner’s injury, they have the right to seek compensation from the component’s negligent manufacturer.
  • The government entity that failed to remediate hazardous road conditions. In Nevada, the usual sovereign immunity that applies to government entities doesn’t apply in cases where their negligence results in personal injury.

Compensation For Motorcycle Accident Injuries

There are several compensatory damages plaintiffs may be awarded in a personal injury case, such as a motorcycle accident. Typically, in Nevada, plaintiffs can seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Common damages victims may choose to seek compensation for include:

  • Medical Expenses
  • Loss Of Present & Future Wages
  • Therapy Bills
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How A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

The personal injury attorneys with Pursiano Barry Bruce Demetriades Simon LLP have experience representing victims who’ve been injured in all manner of auto accidents. Our skilled litigation attorneys can help ensure you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries by guiding settlement negotiations with insurance companies.

Don’t settle for less — contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable motorcycle injury attorney!

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