If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in West Virginia, contacting a qualified West Virginia Motorcycle accident attorney 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 accidents vs. auto accidents that need to be addressed by an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who handles these types of cases regularly.
Call Robinette Legal Group today at (304) 594-1800 to find out how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve after being injured in a West Virginia Motorcycle accident.
Common types of motorcycle accidents that occur on West Virginia roadways include those involving:
While 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.
Motorcycle Helmet Laws in West Virginia: You must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle through West Virginia.
Common West Virginia motorcycle accident injuries include:
Generally, motorcycle accidents 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 a motorcycle collides with a passenger vehicle, the motorcyclist will be the one who suffers the most severe injuries.
To avoid serious injury, check out this new tech: Infrared night vision screen for your motorcycle: Thermal imaging for motorcycles detects heat instead of visible light. Detected heat sources such as deer or pedestrians appear white against cool backgrounds.
As a motorcycle accident victim, you are generally eligible to collect compensation for the following damages:
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 company to identify ways to pay you less than the amount you deserve for your motorcycle accident claim.
To do this, they will often employ tactics, such as trying to convince you to accept a settlement only days after the motorcycle accident or denying you money that you know you are entitled to receive. The adjuster also knows that there is a general 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 an attorney who handles motorcycle accident cases on a fairly regular basis. One who knows how to thwart the insurance adjuster’s tactics.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in West Virginia, you need to hire an attorney from our law firm as soon as possible. We charge no fee until we obtain a settlement or judgment on your behalf.
Call Robinette Legal Group today at (304) 594-1800, or visit our contact page to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced West Virginia motorcycle accident lawyer. We look forward to speaking with you soon.