Motorcycle Accidents

Toledo and Northwest Ohio Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle riders are vulnerable even when they wear helmets and other safety gear. A motorcycle provides very little protection for the driver. In an accident, riders and passengers may be thrown many yards, pinned between the motorcycle and the other vehicle, or dragged between the motorcycle and the road. The injuries are often catastrophic or even fatal. Adding to the severity of the injuries is the prejudice that exists toward motorcycle riders. The attitude that a bike rider must be the cause of any accident makes it difficult for law-abiding drivers to obtain compensation for their injuries, as the law allows. Even when it is clearly demonstrated that an accident was caused by the negligence of another, bike riders face an uphill battle.

We Fight For the Rights of Motorcycle Riders

At our Toledo law firm, we fight for the rights of injured motorcycle riders. We know that the overwhelming majority of motorbike riders are cautious and careful drivers who enjoy fresh air and scenery. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact an attorney at Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., who is sensitive to the needs and concerns of bike riders. Call us today for a free initial consultation.

Inattentive or Aggressive Car and Truck Drivers Cause Many Motorcycle Accidents

The most frequent cause of motorcycle accidents is inattentiveness on the part of other drivers. They simply do not see the bike and its rider. As a result, many accidents are caused by a car turning into the path of a motorcycle. If the motorcycle rider has time, he or she may lay the bike down in an effort to avoid the car, causing serious injuries. Auto drivers sometimes try to intimidate motorcycles, coming so close to the bike that ankles and legs are broken in a resulting accident.

Road Rash is a Serious Injury

In addition to broken bones and head injuries, catastrophic skin damage is a frequent consequence of motorcycle accidents. Such injuries, known as road rash, may require reconstructive surgery and skin grafts. The victim faces a lengthy recovery period and may be scarred for life.

If you have been injured or a loved one killed in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. At our law firm, Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., we have been helping victims of negligent accidents for more than 30 years. Let us use that experience to help you with your motorcycle accident injuries.