A motorcycle’s open-air, two-wheeled design makes it an exhilarating experience, especially in scenic Washington. Many Washington residents also use motorcycles as gas-friendly transportation and ride to work or school during dry weather conditions. Unfortunately, the same exposed design that makes a motorcycle ride thrilling also leaves the rider vulnerable to serious or catastrophic injuries in a crash. Call the Everett personal injury lawyers at Sears Injury Law if you’ve suffered motorcycle accident injuries in Everett or the surrounding area. Call us at (206) 203-1166 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation.
Why Choose Sears Injury Law as Your Everett Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
Everett is a motorcycle-friendly town, but even the most careful rider cannot control the actions of negligent drivers. An Everett motorcycle accident lawyer from Sears Injury Law is ready to navigate your Everett motorcycle accident claim with the following advantages:
- A personalized strategy rather than a uniform approach
- A caring motorcycle accident attorney in Everett who takes the time to get to know you and see the full impact of the injury on your life, so they can make a more compelling claim for your compensation
- Over 100 years of combined experience and understanding of Washington’s fault-based accident laws, the legal standards of liability, and the civil court system
If you cannot come to the office due to the seriousness of your injuries, a motorcycle accident attorney from Sears Injury Law will come to you. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing until after you’ve obtained compensation in your case. Additionally, if you were injured in a crash caused by a negligent truck driver, an Everett truck accident attorney from our team can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
What Types of Injuries Happen In Motorcycle Crashes in Everett?
A DOT-approved motorcycle helmet helps to prevent death and protects against some types of brain injuries in motorcycle accidents; however, even the best helmet cannot prevent the brain from bumping inside the skull and the rest of a rider’s body from making direct contact with the road, obstacles, and sometimes a vehicle in a collision. Some common injuries seen in Everett, Washington motorcycle accident claims include the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- External head and facial injuries
- Back injuries
- Neck injuries
- Fractures of the limbs, hips, pelvis, ribs, and spinal vertebrae
- Internal organ injuries
- Lacerations
- Contusions
- Severe abrasions (road rash)
- Soft-tissue injuries, including sprains, torn ligaments, and tendon injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
If a driver or other entity, such as a negligent road maintenance agency, caused your motorcycle accident injuries, you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance. Unfortunately, without assertive legal representation, the insurance company may use common tactics to avoid paying you the full value of your claim, tactics we’ve also seen in Everett car accident cases. For example, they may assign you an undue percentage of fault for the accident so they can deduct that from your compensation under the state’s pure comparative negligence system.
Recovering Damages After an Everett Motorcycle Accident
An injured Everett motorcyclist may face mounting medical bills at the same time their injuries prevent a return to work in their former capacity. No two claims are the same, but depending on the circumstances of your unique case, you could recover damages such as the common motorcycle accident damages listed below:
- Past and future medical expenses related to the injury
- Past and future income loss
- Lowered future earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages such as loss of limb, scarring, organ loss, the loss of vision or hearing, or diminished quality of life
In cases involving fatalities, surviving family members may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Call Sears Injury Law to Learn About Your Right to Compensation
After a motorcycle accident in Everett, you need time to focus on healing and to attend all recommended medical appointments and procedures. Call Sears Injury Law at (206) 203-1166 or fill out the form to speak to an Everett motorcycle accident lawyer today about what compensation is available to you.