Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Georgia

Motorcycle accidents in Atlanta can cause serious and unfortunate injury to the bike operator. The nature of motorcycle riding is that it offers less protection than a car or most other kinds of motor vehicles. The open air is why most bikers ride in the first place, but when a larger motor vehicle collides with them, or vice versa, the results can be dire.

If you have questions about Atlanta motorcycle accident law, or would like to learn more about filing a motorcycle accident claim, contact our firm for a free, no-obligation consultation. We are happy to evaluate your potential claim and answer any questions you may have.

Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Atlanta motorcyclists who have been in an accident are entitled to legal representation to protect their rights.  After all, nearly a third of all motorcycle accidents in Atlanta are the fault of the other driver. Motorcycle riders were 37 times more likely to suffer a fatal traffic accident than passengers in a car, and accounted for 17% of occupant fatalities in a motor vehicle in 2007. This is in spite of their only making up 2% of the registered vehicles in the U.S.

The dangers of riding a motorcycle are apparent to the riders, but less so to passenger cars: drivers often fail to keep a lookout for motorcyclists and even if they see one, may not proceed with the caution that is necessary. This is one of the major causes of Atlanta motorcycle accidents.

Most motorcycle accidents in Atlanta and across the country occur at intersections, according to the Hurt Report. This study, conducted at the University of Southern California, found that in multiple-vehicle accidents, passenger cars violating the right of way was the cause of two-thirds of all collisions. Cars making lefthand turns often failed to spot, or refused to respect, motorcyclists proceeding through intersections.

The Cost of a Motorcycle Accident

In an Atlanta motorcycle accident, if the victim’s insurance covers only $25,000 worth of bodily injury per person and $50,000 per accident (Georgia’s state minimum), the other driver’s insurance maybe required to help cover the costs. Yet, the other driver’s insurance company will limit the victim’s recovery to the lowest possible amount. This can seriously limit the amount of your Atlanta motorcycle insurance claim. Motorcycle accidents can cause serious damage including lost wages, medical bills, funeral bills, and the income loss associated with someone suffering a wrongful death. Our experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident attorneys are here to protect victims from unnecessary financial hardship caused by another’s negligence.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, contact us today. The Atlanta motorcycle lawyers at Morgan & Morgan are here to help.