Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Vehicle Accidents : Motorcycle Accidents

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, Lawsuits & Settlements in WA State

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 limitdepending 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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