If you were injured in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s carelessness, an experienced Tucumcari personal injury lawyer from Caruso Law Offices, P.C. can help you make sense of the senseless. We can investigate your case, determine who was responsible for your injuries, and fight for the compensation that you need to put your life back on track.
Our law firm is equipped to deal with these complex cases, as we are intimately familiar with what makes them unique, including:
Serious Injuries from Tucumcari Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a bike in the open air is one of the most exhilarating feelings in the world. However, that freedom comes at a risk. In exchange for the open air, you lack a metal frame, seat belts, or airbags. Therefore, motorcycle riders and passengers often suffer severe injuries, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Severe road rash
- Amputations
- Spinal cord damage
- Burns
Our motorcycle accident lawyers understand the challenges that injured riders face due to suffering such serious physical trauma. We work tirelessly to hold the at-fault party responsible for compensating you for your short-and-long term financial and medical needs.
Causes of Tucumcari Motorcycle Accidents
Experienced motorcycle accident lawyers understand that motorcycle accidents can happen for the same reasons as car accidents, such as speeding, drunk driving, or distracted driving. However, they are also familiar with the greater likelihood of accidents caused by motorists failing to watch out for and see the smaller stature of motorcycles. As such, many accidents occur because motorists of other types of vehicles:
- Turn left in front of an oncoming motorcyclist
- Switch lanes without checking blind spots
- Not looking for motorcyclists when merging
- Misjudging the speed or distance of motorcyclists
We can also investigate if poor visibility played a role due to governmental negligence in not keeping foliage maintained. Motorcyclists are also more vulnerable to road hazards, due to potholes, uneven pavement, sharp turns, or loose gravel, which can also highlight governmental liability.
Bias Against Tucumcari Motorcyclists
Unfortunately, many motorcycle accident victims discover that they are victims of entrenched anti-biker bias from insurers and juries. These decision makers may unfairly stereotype riders as dangerous, thrill-seeking criminals. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can anticipate these unfair stereotypes and present compelling evidence that overcomes them.
Complex Liability Determinations in Tucumcari Motorcycle Accidents
Another reason why motorcyclists may be unfairly blamed for accidents that injure them is because they may not be able to provide a statement about how the accident occurred. They may have been knocked unconscious and whisked to the nearest emergency room, leaving the negligent driver behind to give their skewed account, which may involve unfairly blaming the motorcyclist for the accident. A lawyer can help investigate the case and gather evidence to support your version of events.
Contact Our Tucumcari Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Legal Assistance
If you were injured in a Tucumcari motorcycle accident, you need an attorney who is experienced at handling these complex personal injury claims. Motorcycle accident injuries can be serious and require long-term care, so it’s essential that you have a legal advocate on your side who can help establish liability and secure the compensation that you need. Contact Caruso Law Offices, P.C. today to get started with a free consultation at (505) 384-7865.