MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

 

MCKINNEY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER

 

MOTORCYCLE INJURY ATTORNEY MCKINNEY

When you are traveling by motorbike you have a statistically higher probability of being involved in an accident that a car driver, this is in fact as large as 50% higher. Motorcycle accidents tend to result in more serious injuries because a bike provides very little protection to its rider, and during a collision the rider will more than likely be thrown from the bike. Many accidents can be blamed on another driver’s lack of attention or failure to respect the motorbike rider’s right of way on the road, and are therefore avoidable with a little care on the part of other road users. Motorcycles only make up about 2% of registered vehicles, but surprisingly, account for a disproportionate 9% of traffic fatalities.

At The Goolsby Law Firm we are motorcycle accident attorneys and have considerable expertise representing people with catastrophic injury claims. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in the McKinney area, you need help from an experienced and aggressive Texas motorcycle accident attorney at The Goolsby Law Firm as soon as possible.

The reason why motorcycle accidents injuries are so devastating is because the rider has little protecting them from the road surface and the other vehicle. While car drivers have a steel safety shell, airbags, and seat belts to protect them, motorcycle riders have nothing except usually a helmet and possibly protective clothing. For this reason fatalities are 35 times higher when involved in a crash on a motorbike than in a car. Motorcycle accidents Injuries range from minor cuts and bruises, soft tissue damage, right up to catastrophic injuries of the neck, head, and spinal cord, loss of limbs, orthopedic injuries, and neurological problems. All too often these injuries will result in death.

Motorcycles are a fun and inexpensive form of personal transport, but motorcycle riders have a greater chance of receiving injuries than other drivers. Non-observant motorists of bigger automobiles frequently don’t look out for motorcycles, or bad road design or defects may take a motorcyclist by surprise, frequently with tragic results. The Goolsby Law Firm knows the particular problems associated of motorcycle accident cases and can help hurt motorcyclists maximize financial compensation.

A motorbike rider should take certain precautions to protect themselves. It may help your visibility if you use your lights, even during the daytime, bright clothing and reflective strips on your clothing all help to make you stand out. Making yourself as visible as possible, coupled with the appropriate safety gear like helmet and clothing, all help to make you as safe as possible.

Your injuries may require long term treatment and after care, often this could last a lifetime. Loss of income and the time taken to rehabilitate will mean you will need substantial compensation. Contact the attorneys at The Goolsby Law Firm and set up a free consultation regarding your motorcycle accident case as soon as possible. You have just as many rights as any other vehicle driver, and we will make sure that you get the help you need. Plus as we work on a contingent fee basis if you don’t get paid we don’t either.

The Goolsby Law Firm – Protecting Your Rights
(972) 394-2141