Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a motorcycle accident? Don’t settle with the insurance companies. You deserve more in compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact a skilled personal injury attorney at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. today to get started: (706) 354-4000

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s essential you speak with a skilled Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. 

Motorcycle riders face risks every day riding on Atlanta’s streets and highways. Careless drivers increase the risk of an injury collision. If a negligent driver caused your injuries, you may have the right to bring a claim against them for damages.

The experienced personal injury attorneys at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. can help you evaluate your case so that you get the compensation you deserve. We offer free consultations and there is no fee unless we recover money for you in your case.

Call (706) 354-4000 or send us an online message today for a free consultation.

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Georgia Motorcycle Laws

Motorcycle riders are bound to many of the same laws that passenger vehicles must follow. There are also some laws specific to motorcycles. For example, Georgia law requires that all motorcycle riders always wear a helmet. Unless the motorcycle has a windscreen, you must also wear eye protection.

Some states allow motorcycles to split lanes, which means driving between two lanes. However, splitting lanes is illegal in Georgia. The law does allow two motorcycles to ride side-by-side in the same lane.

Common Causes of Atlanta Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can result from a wide variety of incidents, including negligence and outright recklessness from fellow drivers on the road.

Some of the more common causes of motorcycle accidents in Atlanta include:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Other motorcyclists splitting lanes of traffic
• Inexperienced drivers
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Drowsy driving
• Poor vehicle maintenance
• Disregarding traffic laws

Unfortunately, some motorcycle accidents are caused by negligent or sometimes intentional acts. Some motorists automatically have a prejudice against motorcycle riders. This is one reason that choosing to hire an experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney is so important.

You need a personal injury lawyer who understands these biases and will work diligently to build the strongest case possible. With over four decades of personal injury experience, you can’t go wrong hiring an experienced attorney at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. 

Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident

Even the best safety equipment on the market won’t eliminate all risks of injury when it comes to motorcycle accidents. Modern developments in motorcycle safety equipment have made it safer to ride a motorcycle and helped reduce the number of fatalities. However, serious injuries still occur.

Some of the most common injuries we see in Atlanta motorcycle accidents include:

• Lacerations, bruises, and road rash
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
• Infected wounds
• Disfigurement
• Amputation
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Motorcycle riders can reduce the risk of catastrophic injuries by riding defensively, wearing proper safety gear, and following all road laws.

Recoverable Damages in an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Case

Your motorcycle accident attorney in Atlanta will calculate your total damages, which you can break down into your economic (also known as special damages) and your non-economic (or general) damages.

Economic damages are somewhat simple to calculate. There’s a tangible financial loss that corroborates the total economic damages.

Examples of economic damages include:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Future loss of earning capacity
• Physical damage to your motorcycle or vehicle

Non-economic damages are more subjective. They are more challenging to calculate because there are no associated bills or expenses. That is because general damages are made up of items such as your physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and loss of the enjoyment of life.

General damages can represent a large portion of your settlement in severe injury cases, which is why you want an Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer who has the skills to fight for the maximum compensation possible.

In limited cases, you could be eligible to receive an award for punitive damages. Punitive damages are available only in cases involving intentional actions or gross negligence, such as drinking and driving or street racing.

Proving Liability in a Georgia Motorcycle Accident

Proving liability is another critical element of successfully recovering compensation in a motorcycle accident claim. Georgia is a modified comparative negligence state.

That means you can be partially at fault for the accident and still recover some of your damages. However, the court will reduce your total recovery by your applicable percentage of fault. For example, if a jury finds you 30% at fault, you can collect 70% of your damages.

There is a threshold, though. If your percentage of fault equals that of the defendant or exceeds it, you will not collect anything. That means if you are 50% or more at fault, you are barred from recovery.

An experienced personal injury attorney can determine whether you have a valid case and if you do, help to build a case that proves your injuries were a direct result of the crash. Our motorcycle attorneys work with experts such as accident reconstructionists, doctors, and life care planners that can be used in expert witness preparation and cross-examination if the case goes to trial.

How a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Atlanta Can Help

When you hire our Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyers, you are benefitting from our decades of experience. We start by conducting an independent investigation and gathering all evidence.

We will speak to any witnesses and handle all communication with the defendant and their insurance company. That means we will first negotiate with them directly to settle your case. You should be concentrating on recovering from your injuries rather than fighting with the insurance company to reimburse your bills and other expenditures.

Let our team of professional attorneys help. Contact us online or call (706) 354-4000 today to learn more during your free consultation. We are here to answer all of your legal questions about motorcycle accidents and related injuries.

We want to work with you to get you the compensation you deserve and ensure we hold the negligent party or parties accountable if their negligent driving caused you harm.

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