If you or a loved one has been injured in a bike crash, contacting a qualified West Virginia Motorcycle accident lawyer is the key to filing a successful personal injury claim with the liable insurance company.
Motorcycle accident cases are generally more difficult than typical auto accident cases. There are specific peculiarities with motorcycle and auto accidents that need to be addressed.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in West Virginia
Call Robinette Legal Group, PLLC today at (304) 594-1800 to find out how our West Virginia motorcycle accident lawyers can help you recover the compensation you deserve after being injured in a bike accident.
Most Common Types of Motorcycle Accidents
Common types of motorcycle accidents that occur include those involving:
- Cars
- Semi-trucks
- Other motorcycles
- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Excessive speeding
While West Virginia motorcycle accidents like these occur on all types of roadways, some roadways are more hazardous than others, due to their high-speed limits, high volume of traffic, and proximity to major cities, like Baltimore, Washington D.C, Charleston, and Huntington. The faster the speed and the more crowded the roadway, the more dangerous it is for a motorcyclist.
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Common Accident Injuries
Common motorcycle accident injuries include:
- Concussions
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Disfigurement
- Paralysis
- Road rash
- Burns
Generally, motorcycle crashes result in much more severe injuries because the motorcyclist does not have the same amount of protection as the driver of a passenger vehicle. As a rule of thumb, whenever motorcycle riders collide with a passenger vehicle, the motorcyclist will be the one who suffers the most injuries.
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What Compensation May I Be Eligible After Filing a Motorcycle Case
As a motorcycle accident victim, you are generally eligible to collect compensation for medical bills, lost income, the cost to repair or replace your bike, pain and suffering, and more.
However, you should know the insurance adjuster handling your claim will not have your best interest in mind. Although he or she may seem trustworthy and kind, they are employed by the insurance business to identify ways to pay you less than the amount you deserve for your claim.
To do this, they will often employ tactics, such as trying to convince you to accept a settlement only days after the accident or denying you money that you know you are entitled to receive. The adjuster also knows that there is a public bias against motorcyclists that can be exploited to limit or deny your claim by placing some or all of the blame on you.
This is why you must hire a personal injury lawyer who handles these motorcycle accident cases regularly. One who knows how to thwart the insurance adjuster’s tactics.
Why Choose Our West Virginia Motorcycle Accident Attorneys?
- With an accident lawyer from Robinette Legal Group, PLLC you can fight back against the insurance adjuster’s tactics.
- Through every step of the way, we will provide you with the legal guidance you need to know how to deal with the insurance adjuster, what to say, who to talk to, and how to avoid jeopardizing your claim.
- We will help you identify every source of compensation available to cover the cost of your accident.
- We are not afraid of the courtroom. If the insurance is not willing to pay you the compensation you are entitled to receive, we are always prepared to take the case to trial to recover the compensation you deserve.
- With a personal injury lawyer from Robinette Legal Group on your side, you can focus on your recovery with confidence, knowing that our deep understanding of West Virginia motorcycle laws will help recover the most compensation possible for your accident claim.
Contact Our Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a West Virginia motorcycle accident, you need to hire a West Virginia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. We charge no fee until we obtain a settlement or judgment on your behalf.
Call Robinette Legal Group, PLLC today at (304) 594-1800, or visit our contact page to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with our experienced legal team. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Motorcycle Accident
A police cruiser was attempting to make a U-turn on a four-lane highway and collided with our client’s motorcycle. The trooper had failed to follow the rules of the road by making an unsafe or prohibited lane change and was found to have operated his vehicle in an “erratic, careless, or reckless” manner.
As a result of the trooper’s negligent driving, our client sustained bodily injuries which required emergency room treatment and subsequent physical therapy and prescription medication to recover from his injuries.
The Robinette Legal Group, PLLC was able to recover an ample settlement to cover our client’s medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Car Accident Injuries
Jeff Robinette was hired by a young woman who had sustained permanent injuries to her foot due to an auto collision. The insurance company offered such a small amount and dealt with her in such a dismissive manner that the treatment of her case amounted to bad faith on the insurance company’s part. Jeff was able to obtain a substantial settlement which allowed this young woman and her husband to pay medical bills, buy a car and a home, and start building a future together.
Drunk Driver
While driving his car, our client was hit by a drunk driver which injured his shoulder so severely that three surgeries were required. The insurance company haggled over the value of the claim, initially giving a low-ball offer. Jeff Robinette was able to force the insurance company to pay all insurance available for this claim.