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motorcycle accident attorneyMotorcycle drivers are often exposed to situations in which there is a possibility serious injuries from a motorcycle accident.  If you have been in a motorcycle accident in Washington State, you may be facing severe injuries, physical pain, emotional distress, and financial hardships.

The Seattle motorcycle injury attorneys at Davis Law Group are experienced in helping injured motorcyclists in Washington obtain fair compensation for their losses. Our Washington based motorcycle lawyers can assist you in all aspects of your case including: questions about motorcycle repair or replacement, dealing with insurance adjustors, making sure your medical bills are paid, documenting your lost work and wages, and obtaining a fair settlement.

Road accidents, including motorcycle accidents, typically occur because of negligence. Motorcyclists are especially susceptible to accidents because motorcycle drivers are often overlooked by other drivers because of their size.  Often times the injuries received in a motorcycle accident are serious, long-lasting and catastrophic because the motorcycle operator does not receive adequate protection from serious injury like the operator of an automobile does.

There are a variety of laws regarding motorcycle accidents, so if your are involved in a motorcycle accident it is a good idea to contact a lawyer with experience in motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle accident attorney will be able to properly advise you, in addition to making sure that your rights are not violated by the insurance company.

Motorcycle Accident Statistics

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

  • The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.
  • Fifty-five percent of all reported fatal motorcycle crashes occurring nationally in 1998 involved multiple vehicle crashes and 45% occurred in single-vehicle crashes.
  • Five crash types account for 86% of fatal motorcycle crashes: motorcycle runs-off-road 41%, motorcycle or other vehicle runs traffic control 18%, head-on collision 11%, car turns in front of cycle 8% and motorcycle goes down in roadway 7%.
  • Forty-five percent of deaths in single-vehicle motorcycle crashes in 1998 included drivers with blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.10%.
  • Nine out of 10 motorcycle deaths in 1998 were males. Seventy-seven percent of the females who died in a motorcycle crash were passengers and 98% of males who died were drivers.

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If you or a family member has suffered due to a motorcycle accident, the Davis Law Group can help you. Having experience with this type of claim, we have the skill and experience necessary to represent you. 

Call 206-727-4000 for a FREE, no obligation motorcycle accident consultation.  There is no obligation to hire a lawyer.  We are usually retained on a contingency fee basis. There is no fee until our motorcycle accident attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you.

Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in the State of Washington 

We can help whether you live in Auburn, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bremerton, Cascade, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lakewood, Longview, Olympia, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Yakima or the greater Seattle area. Having substantial experience with motorcycle accident claims and often trying these kinds of cases in court, the Davis Law Group has the skill and expertise necessary to help you.

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  • Legal Action Against Farmers Insurance
    Description: If you have been involved in an accident where either you or the at-fault has been insured by Farmers Insurance, it is imperative that you research historical litigation involving the insurance company if you hope to be successful in negotiating your own settlement or court case.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on 45th St
    Description: A motorcyclist was traveling westbound on N. 45th Street in Seattle, Washington when he was unexpectedly cut off by another driver in a car, who had entered the roadway from a side street. The driver entered N. 45th directly in front of the motorcyclist, leaving him no time to swerve or evade the collision. The rider instinctively hit his brakes, but then went into a slide, resulting in him being ejected over the handlebars and landing the ground below.

  • Description: A man traveling south on Northwest Ave in Bellingham was abruptly cut off by another driver who was attempting a left hand turn from Northwest Ave onto Maplewood.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on State Route 520
    Description: A 22-year old man was operating his 2004 Yamaha motorcycle Eastbound on State Route 520 near State Route 405 when he was hit by a vehicle changing lanes.
  • Accident Report: Motorcycle And Car Collision
    Description: As he was stopped southbound on 21st Street in the center turn lane waiting to make turn into Taco Bell, he suddenly became aware of MG traveling northbound on 21st Street entering the turn lane. GB frantically flashed his high-beams attempting to get GB’s attention, but was unsuccessful. He was forced to jump off his motorcycle at the last moment prior to MG crashing into it head on.
  • Motorcycle Age and Fatalities On the Rise
    Description: In a recent study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it was revealed that motorcycle rider involvement is on rise for the over 40 years old age group.
  • What you should know about motorcycle helmets. [PDF]
    Description: What you should know about motorcycle helmets, including what helmets do for you, how and why helmets work, and tips on choosing a helmet for you.
  • Equipment Requirement Chart [PDF]
    Description: Equipment Requirement Chart produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
  • You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips [PDF]
    Description: This 86 page pdf file has been produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
  • TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist [PDF]
    Description: TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist. Includes what to check and what to look for when you are checking each item.
  • Cycle Safety Information [PDF]
    Description: This chart provides information about rider education programs in states which have legislated programs. The Legislative Provisions section only includes major provisions included in each state’s law as of December 2009.
  • STATE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR LICENSING – 2008 [PDF]
    Description: This Cycle Safety Information Sheet summarizes state motorcyclist licensing procedures. This information was obtained from each state's
    drivers' licensing agency and from other available source documents.
  • 3 Wheeler Tips [PDF]
    Description: Great safety tips for those people who love getting outside and riding three wheeler recreational vehicles.
  • Facts, Figures & Statistics: Motorcycle Accidents
    Description: Statistics on Motorcycle Accidents from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  • Motorcycle accident simulating test dummy l Bellevue Washington Lawyer
    Description: A motorcycle accident simulating test dummy and method utilizing the test dummy wherein the test dummy includes motorcycle handle bar grips operable to releasably connect the dummy and motorcycle handle bar, frangible limb/joint structure, and a wholly self contained and test dummy protected, accident condition data acquisition unit.
  • Motorcycle Accident Risk Could Be Inflated by a Time to Arrival Illusion. l Seattle Attorney
    Description: Results are consistent with the size-arrival effect and are inconsistent with the tau threshold explanation. Drivers estimate motorcycles will reach them later than cars across a range of conditions. This could have safety implications.
  • Serratia plymuthica osteomyelitis following a motorcycle accident l Seattle Motorcycle Lawyer
    Description: Serratia plymuthica was isolated from the sinus tract and from the infected bone in a case of chronic osteomyelitis following an accident of a motorcyclist. This is the second case in which S. plymuthica was a significant pathogen. Previously, a case of S. plymuthica sepsis associated with infection of a central venous catheter was described.
  • Lower limb injuries in motorcycle accidents l Seattle Attorney
  • Hospital Cost Is Reduced by Motorcycle Helmet Use l Seattle Attorney
    Description: Failure to wear a helmet adds to the financial burden created by motorcycle-related injuries. Therefore, individuals who do not wear helmets should pay higher insurance premiums.
  • The Effect of Motorcycle Helmet Use On the Probability of Fatality and the Severity of Head and Neck Injuries l Renton Washington Attorney
    Description: This article evaluates the effectiveness of motorcycle helmets in accident situations. A latent variable model is developed and estimated. It is concluded that (1) motorcycle helmets have no statistically significant effect on the probability of fatality; (2) helmets reduce the severity of head injuries; and (3) past a critical impact speed, helmets increase the severity of neck injuries. Further analysis establishes the qualitative and quantitative nature of the head-neck injury trade-off.

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Davis Law Group, P.S.
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Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 727-4000
Fax: (206) 727-4001
Toll Free: 1-800-4-Accident 

The Seattle, Washington personal injury law firm of Davis Law Group serves clients across Washington statePuget Sound area. We give you straight talk about your legal options.  We have handled cases from Seattle to Spokane, Vancouver to Bellingham, and everywhere in between, such as: Arlington, Auburn, Bothell, Bremerton, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Lacey, Lynnwood, Marysville, Medina, Olympia, Port Orchard, Redmond, Renton, Shelton, Snohomish, Tacoma, Tukwila, and Woodinville.  We handle cases in King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, Douglas County, Kittitas County, Yakima County, Kitsap County and Island County.

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