Motorcycles leave riders vulnerable to severe injuries in a crash due to their open-air design. If you’ve suffered injuries in a motorcycle wreck, the Portland personal injury lawyers at Sears Injury Law are here to help you recover the compensation you deserve. Call us today at (503) 446-5127 to schedule your free consultation.
Why Choose Sears Injury Law?
For over 20 years, the compassionate Portland motorcycle accident lawyers at Sears Injury Law have been a powerful voice for motorcycle accident victims. Our firm offers the following:
- A free evaluation of your case—we can come to you if your injuries make it challenging for you to visit our office
- No fee until after we recover compensation in your claim
- A Portland accident attorney dedicated to tailoring the right strategy for the circumstances of your case so you obtain favorable results
Sears Injury Law has a history of recovering over $300 million for injured clients, putting a respected reputation behind your Portland motorcycle accident claim. Get in touch with our Portland motorcycle accident lawyers today.
What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents In Portland?
Motorcyclists must follow traffic laws and ride responsibly, paying vigilant attention to their surroundings. Unfortunately, even the most careful rider cannot control the actions of drivers, which presents a serious hazard to vulnerable motorcyclists. The following driver actions cause many motorcycle accidents in Portland and the surrounding area:
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right-of-way to a motorcyclist
- Following too closely
- Improperly passing a motorcycle
- Unsafe lane changes
- Fatigued driving
- Impaired driving
- Car-dooring, or opening a car door into the path of a motorcycle
Some motorcycle accidents are caused not by a negligent driver but by a road hazard such as construction debris, potholes, obstructed signs, sandy road shoulders, or uneven pavement. In these cases, a city, state, or county road maintenance agency could be liable or partly liable for your damages. A Portland motorcycle accident attorney from our firm can help determine the liable parties in your case.
What Can I Get From a Portland Motorcycle Accident Claim?
Motorcycle accidents are often painful and leave debilitating injuries. A motorcycle accident victim may face months of medical procedures, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Some injuries have permanent consequences, including disability and scarring. Depending on the unique circumstances of each case, a motorcycle accident victim in Portland could recover compensation for damages such as:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Lowered future earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for catastrophic injury damages that might apply, such as permanent road-rash scarring, loss of limb, the loss of an organ, the loss of one of the senses, or loss of enjoyment of life due to disability
If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, the Portland wrongful death attorneys at Sears Injury Law can help your family recover wrongful death benefits.
Contact Our Portland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today
It’s frustrating when someone else’s actions cause you to face serious injuries with temporary or permanent adverse consequences. When a careless, reckless, or wrongful driver or other entity causes a motorcycle accident, you don’t have to face the consequences alone. Contact Sears Injury Law to speak to a motorcycle accident attorney in Portland who is ready to be a powerful voice for justice in your case.