Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, Lawsuits & Settlements in WA State

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Motorcycle 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 you may need the help of a Washington motorcycle accident attorney.

The Washington motorcycle accident 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.

Law Firm Representing Motorcycle Accident Victims - Free Consultations

Seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Washington state? Want to know if you have a legal case? Want to know what your motorcycle case is worth? Want compensation for your injuries? Want justice for your loved ones? Want to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen to someone else?

Schedule a FREE legal consultation. Get the legal aid that you need. Call attorney Chris Davis at Davis Law Group. The call is free. The advice may be priceless.

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 washington motorcycle accident attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you.

Motorcycle Statute of Limitations in Washington State

The "Statute of Limitations" (SOL) is a law that sets a strict time limit on when a legal claim or action may be commenced. After the SOL has expired the legal action (lawsuit) is forever barred. In Washington State the SOL for many types of personal injury cases including motorcycle accidents is three (3) years from the date of the motorcycle accident. However there are exceptions to this time limit depending upon the facts involved.

You should immediately consult with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer to make sure you know when the statute expires in your motorcycle accident case. DO NOT WAIT TO CONSULT WITH OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY. Even though your SOL may not expire for a long time, you may still want to promptly hire a motorcycle accident attorney to protect or maximize the value of your claim and increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

In many cases the experienced motorcycle accident lawyer who is hired early in the claims process can help you avoid mistakes that may harm your case and perform work to greatly enhance the value of your claim.

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Blog for Motorcycle Accidents

Library for Motorcycle Accidents:

Don't Be a Stereotype; Be a Safe Motorcycle Rider
When you think of a motorcycle rider, what do you think of? Dare devil, risk taker, unsafe, fast, flashy? These are describing words motorists think of.
Boy Suffers Brain Injury After Jumping From A Moving Pickup Truck
The plaintiff alleged that the pickup truck driver was negligent in allowing the boy and a friend to ride in the back of the vehicle and in ordering them to jump out while the truck was moving. After a $25.7 million jury verdict, the parties reached a confidential settlement.
Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on 45th St
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.
Accident Report: Motorcycle Crash on State Route 520
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
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
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.
3 Wheeler Tips [PDF]
Great safety tips for those people who love getting outside and riding three wheeler recreational vehicles.
STATE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR LICENSING – 2008 [PDF]
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.
Cycle Safety Information [PDF]
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.
TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist [PDF]
TCLOC Motorcycle Inspection Checklist. Includes what to check and what to look for when you are checking each item.
You and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips [PDF]
This 86 page pdf file has been produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Equipment Requirement Chart [PDF]
Equipment Requirement Chart produced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
What you should know about motorcycle helmets. [PDF]
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.
Facts, Figures & Statistics: Motorcycle Accidents
Statistics on Motorcycle Accidents from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Crash Statistics Fatally Injured Motorcycle Operators by License Status l Seattle Attorney [PDF]
On an average, in the past five years (2002 to 2006), one-fourth (25%) of motorcycle operators fatally injured in fatal crashes were operating their motorcycles with invalid licenses (either did not have the license or did not have an endorsement) compared to about 15 percent for fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers. This data is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting
System (FARS).

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FYI: Motorcycle Accident Legal Claims

FAQ: What if I am involved in a motorcycle accident that was not my fault?

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FAQ: Why do I need a motorcycle accident attorney?

Web Resources for Motorcycle Accidents:

American Motorcyclist Association
Description: The AMA focuses on motorcycle rights, motorcycle riding and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and off-road motorcycle riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur motorcycle racing events.

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