Bellevue and Seattle Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcyclists in Washington may operate their vehicles in a safe and legal manner, yet they are very often blamed as the individual who caused the accident. Statistically, 80% of vehicle accidents that involve motorcycles are not the biker’s fault. Whether the accident occurred because a driver failed to see, or even chose to ignore, a motorcycle changing lanes, turning, or any other action, many times it is the result of someone else’s negligence.

Motorcyclists are at an extremely high risk of being seriously hurt if involved in a crash. Because of the lack of protection that exists when riding a motorcycle, more than 80% of motorcycle accidents result in the rider or the passenger being seriously injured. Whether the injury be road rash, spinal cord or brain damage, bone fractures or even an unfortunate death, victims and their families may face loss of income, high medical bills and continued emotional distress. If you have been in a motorcycle accident as the result of someone else’s negligence, you need the help of a knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive personal injury attorney. Premier Law Group’s Seattle and Bellevue personal injury lawyers have years of experience successfully representing people who have been involved in motorcycle accidents due to someone else’s negligence. We offer free initial consultations for people who have been involved in motorcycle accidents, so they do not have to spend any money if they choose not to pursue their case or hire an attorney.

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Washington Motorcycle Accidents

There were 2,346 reported motorcycle accidents in the state of Washington in 2009, which is a very scary statistic when you think about how little protection a motorcyclist has. These oftentimes occur due to the negligence of a driver, and when this leads to an injury, it is very important for a motorcyclist to seek legal advice from an experienced Seattle motorcycle attorney. 485 of these accidents resulted in serious injury for the motorcyclist. This means that more than 1 in every 5 motorcycle accidents leads to serious injury, which is way higher than the rate of serious injury per car accident. There were 66 fatalities that resulted from Washington motorcycle accidents, and every one of those was someone on the motorcycle. When this happens, it becomes a wrongful death case – in which our experienced Seattle and Bellevue wrongful death attorneys have fought numerous cases on behalf of the family of the victim. Here at Premier Law Group, we understand the mentality of motorcyclists and know the thrill and fears associated with it. We are working toward making the road safer for those of you that choose to ride motorcycles through fighting on your behalf, and increasing education about distracted driving with our organization “Teens Against Distracted Driving.”

So what factors play a role in causing these motorcycle accidents?

Time of the Year: Here in Washington, when the sun comes out, we clearly take advantage and try to get outside as much as possible. This is probably why nearly 80% of all motorcycle collisions happen in the six month period between April and September. There is a correlation here to the high rate of car accidents that occur during these months with better weather. Cars tend to speed when conditions are nicer, and this spells trouble for motorcyclists. A car that is driving at high speeds may have difficulty seeing motorcyclists on the road. If you are hit on your motorcycle by somebody that is driving negligently, give our experienced Seattle motorcycle accident attorneys a call at (206) 285-1743 for a free initial consultation.

Wearing a helmet: A helmet will not necessarily protect you from a motorcycle fatality, but it will certainly reduce your chances of death. In 1978, there was less than half of the amount of motorcyclists in the state of Washington as there are now, yet there were 51 more fatalities. How is this possible? Well, in 1977, the Mandatory Helmet Law was repealed. For the next 13 years, there was no law in place that made it illegal to not wear a helmet while driving a motorcycle. When the law was reinstated, there was a clear decline in the amount of fatalities, and the number is now at an all time low per motorcycles on the road. Wearing a helmet will not only protect you significantly in an accident, but not wearing one may limit the amount of money you can get to cover medical expenses.

Distracted car drivers: Due to the small size of motorcycles, a distracted driver may have difficulty seeing you on the road. Texting while driving has been found to be just as dangerous as drunk driving – resulting in more than 16,000 fatalities nationwide between 2002 and 2007. Jason Epstein, one of the attorneys here at Premier Law Group founded TADD (Teens Against Distracted Driving) last year to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Check out our Teens Against Distracted Driving page to learn more.

How Can Our Experienced Motorcycle Injury Attorneys Help You?

If you have been in a motorcycle accident and are injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, we are here to answer all of your questions and help you get the money you need to cover your damages. Here are the most important Things to Remember if you have been in a Seattle or Bellevue motorcycle accident, and here are our motorcycle injury FAQs.

We are aggressive Seattle personal injury attorneys with years of experience in successfully representing people who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We have won millions of dollars for our past clients and we will do whatever we can to help you recover the maximum possible compensation. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and someone else was to blame, call us today for a free consultation and case evaluation. In fact, if we handle your case, you pay absolutely no legal fees unless we win.