Rhode Island Motorcycle Accident Attorney

A Motorcycle Accident Can Change Life in an Instant. Let a Lawyer Fight for the Compensation You Need.

Motorcycle riders’ risk of dying in a traffic accident is 29 times greater than the risk motor vehicle occupants face, per data cited in SICOT-J. Surviving riders often suffer catastrophic injuries that make their life unrecognizable.

Recovering from injuries takes all your energy and focus. Get help from a motorcycle accident expert who will:

Determine Who Caused Your Accident

Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows a rise in total motorcyclist deaths between 2018 and 2022. This is an alarming trend, as it suggests that technological developments and public safety campaigns have not been enough to protect riders from the negligence of others. Motorcycle accidents often result from:

• Drivers who don’t pay enough attention to their surroundings, which can cause them to pull in front of motorcyclists
• Vehicle owners, mechanics, and motor vehicle manufacturers who allow or create unsafe vehicles on the road
• Municipalities that fail to ensure functional traffic lights, adequate lighting, and other safe road conditions
• Drivers who are impaired, distracted, emotional, or otherwise compromised

One of our co-counsels will investigate, determine exactly who caused your collision, and establish who should pay for your injuries and losses.

Document Damages from the Motorcycle Accident

Our law firm partners understand that if each piece of your case is airtight, the case has a greater chance of success. This is why your attorney will take great pains to prove your damages, which they may do with:

• Extensive and detailed medical records
• All medical bills related to your accident-related treatment
• All relevant testimony from crash experts, mental health providers, doctors, and other relevant experts
• Your testimony about how the accident has diminished your life
• Relevant financial records, such as receipts for vehicle repairs and statements showing a decline in your income

With a wealth of documentation showing how the at-fault party has harmed you, liable parties and their insurance companies will have little room to deny or downplay your damages.

Fight for a Fair Settlement

Many people accept settlements that are far too low to cover their current and future damages. When you hire a lawyer, you can be confident that they will fight for every dollar you may qualify for.

Make Your Case in Court, If Necessary

While most cases settle, you may need to take your case to court to get the compensation you need. Our law firm partners are:

• Ready to fight tooth and nail to secure fair compensation for riders
• Not concerned with the cost of any given case strategy, including going to trial
• Tested and proven in the courtroom
• Willing to take motorcycle accident cases to court when it’s the right decision for the client

We set The Gold Standard of Injury Law. We could not lay claim to this standard unless our law firm partners were proven negotiators and trial attorneys.

Handle Everything Else Case-Related

It’s difficult to predict precisely what other demands your case will bring, but rest assured, there will be more than is listed here. Your lawyer will handle these duties and demands on your behalf. Focus on recovery, whether that means healing from injuries, rehabbing a disabling condition, or working through the loss of a loved one.

Why You Should Hire Your Attorney Through The Goldwater Law Firm

The Goldwater Law Firm has helped the injured for more than 20 years, and injured riders often need help in a major way. You can be confident in your legal team because:

• Client service is a hallmark of The Goldwater Law Firm experience.
• Our nationwide network enables us to pair you with a firm that’s a strong fit for you.
• We have a nationwide pool of resources to help build your case.
• We have a history of results and understand the importance of delivering fair compensation to riders and their loved ones.

We are one of the nation’s best-known and most respected law firms. Trust us to pair you with the right law firm for your case.

Riders Are Uniquely Vulnerable to Costly Damages

You may qualify for compensation for some or all of the following:

Pain and Suffering

A motorcycle accident can be terrifying. Injured riders often suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and considerable physical and emotional pain.

Medical Costs

After the collision, you should receive compensation for all medical care, rehabilitation, medications, and other health-related needs.

Lost Income, Unrealized Future Income, Lost Earning Power, and All Other Types of Professional Harm

If you have to take time away from work, change jobs, or stop working altogether due to accident-related injury or trauma, your attorney will include such professional losses in their case valuation.

Motorcycle Repair Costs (and All Other Property Expenses)

You may qualify for compensation for:

• Motorcycle repairs
• The replacement value of a totaled motorcycle
• Temporary transportation
• Repair or replacement of any other damaged property (like clothing or a cell phone)

Accidents and damaged property go hand in hand, so your lawyer will be ready to seek compensation for your damaged items.

Costs Associated With Disabling Conditions

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), accident victims with “evident” injuries suffered an average economic loss of $44,000 in 2023. When the survivor is disabled, that figure leaps to $167,000. Because this figure does not account for non-economic losses (like pain and suffering), the cost of all injuries can be far greater than these averages suggest.

The point is that disabling conditions come with an added cost. If you or a loved one suffered a disabling injury, your attorney’s financial demands will reflect it.

The Cost of a Wrongful Death

Unfortunately, riders don’t always survive their injuries. In such cases, survivors can face:

• Pain and suffering
• Loss of care and companionship
• Loss of guidance
• Lost financial support
• Lost household services
• Funeral costs
• Medical bills

A wrongful death leaves a glaring, painful void. Motorcycle accident lawyers demand justice for survivors who have to cope with that loss.