Alabama Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Pursuing Justice for Your Alabama Motorcycle Accident

Someone else’s recklessness can have a devastating impact on your life. Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries, including road rash, broken bones, spinal cord injuries (SCIs), and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). You may have a long road to recovery, and you may never be able to live your life in the same way that you once did. An Alabama motorcycle wreck attorney can advocate for your rights and pursue justice on your behalf.

A personal injury attorney is on your side and dedicated to your needs from the moment you hire them. They will guide you through the complex legal process and ensure your personal injury claim is handled carefully and compassionately. 

Our law firm partners can:

Fight for a Fair Settlement

Your motorcycle accident lawyer will: 

• Communicate with insurers and any other involved parties
• File all needed paperwork
• Gather evidence to support your motorcycle accident claim
• Fight for you to recover a fair settlement for the losses you have suffered

If necessary, they will also represent you in court.

Handle Your Case With No Upfront Fees

Affording an attorney shouldn’t stop you from accessing legal representation. Our co-counsels operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning they don’t charge upfront fees. You pay absolutely nothing to get started. Instead, you will only need to pay their fee if they recover compensation for your case.

An Alabama Motorcycle Accident Attorney Will Fight for the Compensation You Need

In addition to your injuries and the damage to your bike, an accident can have far-reaching effects. You may be unable to return to work for an extended period, or you may never be able to work in the same capacity again. You may need daily assistance with aspects of your life that used to come quickly to you. In addition to financial losses, you may also be facing depression and post-traumatic stress. For a settlement to be fair for your accident, it should include compensation for all these losses. 

Recoverable losses include:

• Medical expenses
• Long-term care costs
• Modifications to your home
• Assistive devices
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity
• Physical pain
• Emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of consortium

If a loved one passes away due to a motorcycle accident, an Alabama wrongful death attorney can help you recover financial compensation and seek justice for your loss.

Our Team Is The Gold Standard of Injury Law

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we believe our clients deserve dedicated legal representation beyond recovering compensation. At a time when the world can feel its most cruel, we want our clients to be met with compassion. We partner with some of the largest and most successful firms nationwide who will fight tooth and nail for justice.

Contact The Goldwater Law Firm today to discuss your legal options and receive guidance on the best path forward for your motorcycle accident case.

What Makes a Strong Claim in a Motorcycle Accident Case?

Alabama operates under a contributory negligence rule in personal injury cases. This rule means that if you are responsible in any way, no matter how small a role you played in your accident, you cannot recover compensation for the accident. This is why having an attorney on your side is essential: protecting your rights and fighting against any accusations of fault.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Driver negligence is a common cause of motorcycle wrecks. This often includes:

• Drunk driving
• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Failure to keep a safe distance 
• Failure to check blind spots when changing lanes

In addition to negligence on the part of the other vehicle’s driver, there may be other at-fault parties, such as a mechanic who failed to properly install a part or perform maintenance or even government entities who could not upkeep safe road conditions.

Support for a Motorcycle Accident Case

Your lawyer will investigate the accident to prove that a party was negligent. They may do this by:

• Obtaining police reports from the accident
• Reviewing photos and  video footage, such as from dashcams or business security cameras
• Interviewing witnesses to the event
• Consulting with accident reconstructionists or highway safety experts
• Analyzing evidence from the accident scene, such as skid marks or debris

The Importance of Acting Quickly in Your Case

While determining negligence and finding evidence that supports your claim is important, it’s also essential to do so in a timely manner. Evidence may become more challenging to obtain as time passes, and witness testimony may become less reliable. 

In addition, there are also legal deadlines that your case must abide by. In the state of Alabama, the statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits is typically two years. 

Contact an Alabama motorcycle accident attorney to get started on your case immediately.

What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Crash?

After an accident, staying safe and ensuring your physical health is the most important thing you can do. If you have suffered any injuries, call 9-1-1 immediately. The dispatcher can send law enforcement and paramedics to the scene. If you believe you have injured your back or neck, move as little as possible until a medical professional can assist you. If a passenger is injured, do not move them unless necessary to ensure their safety.

Photographing your injuries and the accident scene, if you can do so, can also be helpful for your personal injury claim. If you are too injured to do so, a lawyer may be able to send an investigator to the scene to take photos. A lawyer can also interview any eyewitnesses who were at the scene.

Your priority should always be your recovery, while our law firm partners will handle everything else.

Should I Speak With the Insurance Adjuster?

You will likely receive a call from the other driver’s insurance adjuster soon after the accident. What you say during this call can jeopardize your case. Even something as innocent as “I’m okay” or “I’m sorry” can be used against you. We recommend that you do not speak with the insurance adjuster, but if you decide to, follow these tips:

• Stay calm.
• Only give the basics (e.g., who was involved, where it happened, the type of accident). 
• Do not say you are okay. If they ask if you are injured, let them know you are waiting for results from your doctor. If you say you are okay, they can claim you are uninjured. 
• Do not apologize for the accident. While this is a reflex, the adjuster can use your apology against you and claim you took responsibility for the accident.
• Direct any questions beyond “What happened?” and “Are you okay?” to your lawyer. 

Motorcycle Accidents Are All Too Often Deadly

In 2022, motorcyclists made up 14.6% of traffic deaths and 3.5% of all traffic injuries in the United States. This is especially concerning as motorcycles were only 3% of all the registered vehicles in the country, according to the National Safety Council. 

Motorcycle wrecks happen daily, regardless of conditions or visibility. In fact, the majority of fatalities occurred in:

• Urban areas
• While the weather was good
• During the day
• Accidents involving another vehicle

Regardless of where and how your accident happened, our team wants to help you seek justice.