Washington’s iconic mountains and port cities make it a motorcycle destination state, including in beautiful Tacoma. Unfortunately, the open-air design that exhilarates a motorcyclist also leaves them vulnerable to severe injuries in a crash. When another party’s careless, reckless, or wrongful actions cause a serious motorcycle accident, the injury victim may seek fair compensation. Contact the Tacoma motorcycle accident lawyers at Sears Injury Law to protect your best interests. Call us today at (253) 544-5553 to schedule your free initial consultation with our team of Tacoma injury attorneys.
Why Choose Sears Injury Law?
Insurance companies often protect their profits at a motorcyclist’s expense or shift liability to the injury victim. With legal representation from Sears Injury Law, your case has the following advantages:
- Over 100 years of combined experience on your side
- A legal team with a deep familiarity with Washington’s injury laws, insurance system, and civil court
- An entire legal staff working behind the scenes to advance your case
- The dedicated attention of a compassionate Tacoma accident attorney to put a powerful voice behind your claim
The Tacoma motorcycle accident attorneys at Sears Injury Law offer a free evaluation of your case and then go to work for you at no cost until after obtaining your compensation. If you can’t come to the office because of your injuries, an attorney will come to your location. Give us a call at (253) 544-5553 to schedule your consultation today.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents In Tacoma, WA
A motorcyclist must follow traffic laws and practice due diligence on the roadway. Unfortunately, they cannot control the actions of other drivers who may not take reasonable actions when sharing the road with a motorcycle. Common causes of Tacoma motorcycle accidents include the following negligent or reckless driver actions:
- Failure to yield the right-of-way to a motorcycle
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Making unsafe lane changes in the path of a motorcycle
- Following too closely
- Colliding with a motorcycle approaching from the left while making a left turn (left-turn accidents)
- Opening a car door in the pathway of an approaching motorcycle
- Impaired driving
- Fatigued driving
An average car weighs around 4,000 pounds, while a motorcycle offers little protection in a crash. As a result, motorcyclists often suffer severe or even catastrophic injuries when struck by larger vehicles. If a negligent driver caused the accident, a personal injury claim can hold them financially responsible for the harm they’ve caused.
What Damages Can I Recover In a Tacoma Motorcycle Accident Claim?
Expenses quickly escalate after a motorcycle accident, especially when medical bills pile up at the same time that medical procedures and painful recovery time prevent a prompt return to work. After a catastrophic injury, an injury victim may not be able to return to work in their previous capacity, or at all. A successful motorcycle accident claim recovers compensation such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future income loss
- Reduced earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
Depending on the circumstances, a catastrophic motorcycle accident victim in Tacoma could recover additional compensation for loss of limb, scarring, the loss of one of the senses, or diminished quality of life/loss of enjoyment of life. If a loved one died in a motorcycle accident, a Tacoma wrongful death lawyer from our firm can help a close family member recover compensation for their loss.
Contact Our Tacoma Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Today
No one should take on a complex legal process like a motorcycle accident claim alone, especially since insurance companies sometimes are biased against motorcyclists. Instead, ensure the protection of your legal rights by hiring a skilled Tacoma motorcycle accident attorney from Sears Injury Law.