Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Fatal Atlanta Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle riders are at a considerably higher risk for serious injury and death from an accident than other motorists. Motorcycles are not outfitted with airbags, and they do not have the encasing metal shell of a passenger vehicle. Additionally, riders may be thrown from their bike in an accident, which can have tragic results.

Wrongful death laws can help families who have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident. A fatal motorcycle accident lawsuit could recover damages to help pay for funeral costs, medical bills, lost wages, and the loss of a spouse. If a loved one was killed in a motorcycle accident, contact our compassionate attorneys today by filling out our simple, no obligation case evaluation form.

Causes of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident that results in wrongful death can occur almost anywhere. Certain factors, however, increase the likelihood of a fatal accident. Highway crashes, for one, are far more likely to end in a rider’s death, due to the speed at which the drivers are moving. Other common causes of fatal motorcycle accidents include:

Cars or trucks making left turns at intersections while a cyclist proceeds straight on the opposite side
Merging without checking mirrors or blind spot properly
Failure to signal
Drunk drivers

At Morgan & Morgan, our Atlanta motorcycle accident attorneys understand that motorcyclists are at a safety disadvantage on the road, and that most bikers are as respectful of traffic laws as well as other motorists. Furthermore, we also recognize that, statistically, if a motorcycle accident involved another car, it is likely that the other driver was at least partially at fault. If you lost a loved one in a Georgia motorcycle accident, our attorneys may be able to file a claim against the individual at-fault. Find out if our motorcycle accident lawyers can help by completing our free, no risk case review form.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents and Wrongful Death

A fatal motorcycle accident can take an emotional and financial toll on the rider’s family and loved ones. By filing a lawsuit, these individuals may be able to receive compensation for:

Funeral costs
Medical bills from after the accident
Past and future lost wages now that the victim’s earning capacity is gone
Loss of consortium (loss of the emotional benefits of a spouse)

Our attorneys provide compassionate and competent representation to those who have lost a loved one in an Atlanta motorcycle accident. If you would like to learn more about filing a wrongful death claim, fill out a case evaluation form for a free, no obligation consultation.

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