Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Attorney

How Our Firm Helps Injured Motorcyclists Connect With a Connecticut Accident Lawyer

The Goldwater Law Firm has strategic partnerships with co-counsels nationwide, including law firm partners in Connecticut. For over 20 years, we have helped victims in all 50 states get the representation and legal support they need after an injury accident. We are proud to be an award-winning firm with a strong reputation for getting results. 

We know it is only natural to feel frustrated, scared, confused, and angry after a serious collision caused by a careless or reckless driver. You want justice, and you need maximum compensation to ensure your financial future while getting the necessary care for your injuries. You are facing a challenge, and our co-counsels have the knowledge, experience, resources, and reputation necessary to fight and win. 

Our team will assess your case, discuss your injuries, and explain your likely legal options. We can connect you with our well-resourced and respected law firm partner near you, ensuring you get the legal care you need from a trusted firm. They will manage your case based on contingency, never asking you to pay upfront fees. You only pay if they win your case. Let us put to rest some of your reservations and learn more during a free consultation with our team.

A Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Is Your Best Resource After Injuries 

At The Goldwater Law Firm, we understand how devastating motorcycle accident injuries can be. We also understand the factors that contribute to these crashes and how difficult it can be to recover maximum compensation without the experience and skill of a Connecticut motorcycle attorney.

When you work with a lawyer, they will know how to build your case based on what caused your crash and the injuries you suffered. According to the Connecticut Crash Data Repository (CTCDR), there were 1,194 motorcycle accidents in Connecticut in 2023. More than 50 of these collisions were fatal, and at least 848 involved injuries. 

Some of the most common causes of these crashes include: 

• A driver’s failure to yield, especially when turning left
• The driver’s failure to leave adequate following and stopping distance
• An at-fault motorist running a red light or stop sign
• Drivers not clearing the next lane before merging or moving over to pass
• Speeding
• Drunk or drugged driving
• Distracted driving
• Drowsy driving, especially in truckers who fail to follow hours of service laws

Under Connecticut law, Connecticut General Statutes § 14-289g, motorcyclists over age 18 do not have to wear a helmet when operating or riding on a motorcycle. While it is unlikely to affect the outcome of your case regardless of your helmet use, this is one reason why many riders suffer traumatic brain injuries in these crashes. 

Injuries in Connecticut Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accident injuries are often serious or catastrophic. While Connecticut has more than a dozen recognized trauma centers, only four are designated for top-level care. The most seriously injured motorcyclists or passengers might receive care at one of the following hospitals: 

• Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (pediatric)
• Hartford Hospital
• Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
• Yale-New Haven Hospital (adult and pediatric)

These facilities have the most advanced technology and use treatment methods that might not be available in most hospitals to help stabilize, treat, heal, and rehabilitate patients. 

Our co-counsels in Connecticut understand how to build cases on even the most complex scenarios and a wide range of injuries. Some injuries common in motorcycle accidents include: 

• Head trauma and facial injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Neck and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractures and crush injuries
• Amputations and loss of use injuries
• Road rash and other burn injuries
• Internal injuries

Each of these injuries requires specific treatment, support, and rehabilitation. Some motorcyclists suffer life-altering injuries that mean they become wheelchair reliant, suffer a loss of mobility, cannot return to their jobs, and require ongoing care instead of living independently. 

These injuries are often costly to address, rehabilitate, and live with. Our team understands this and knows how important it is to you and your family to recover the maximum compensation possible so that you can afford the necessary care and cover the expenses and losses you have already experienced. 

A Connecticut Injury Attorney Will Fight for the Money You Need to Cover Your Costs 

When you work with a Connecticut motorcycle crash attorney, they will pursue compensation for you based on your expenses and losses. This service requires them to gather documentation, work with medical and economic experts, and establish a value for non-economic costs.

Generally, the recoverable damages will include the following: 

• Economic Damages: Medical bills, future care costs, lost income, reduced earning ability, property losses, and out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-Economic Damages: Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment in life, diminished quality of life, emotional distress, and more

What If My Loved One Died From Their Connecticut Motorcycle Injuries?

If your loved one died from their injuries, you have our deepest sympathy. We know this is a difficult time for you and your family. We can help you address your financial worries so that you can focus on spending time with your family and grieving. 

Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-555, family members can recover compensation through a wrongful death action. This requires the executor or administrator of the estate to file a lawsuit to hold the liable party accountable.

We will answer your questions and connect you with our co-counsel in your area during your free consultation with our team. Contact us now to get started.

An Injury Lawyer Will Fight for Compensation in Your Connecticut Motorcycle Crash Case

Your lawyer will know how to identify and preserve evidence to show fault and liability in your motorcycle accident case. They will investigate what happened and take strategic steps to develop the most compelling case possible. This will include: 

• Interviewing witnesses
• Obtaining the crash report and any other official documents
• Requesting your relevant medical records and reviewing them with experts
• Calling in experts to understand your prognosis, future care needs, and economic effects
• Working with accident reconstruction specialists
• Seeking video of the crash
• Surveying the accident scene
• Reviewing similar cases
• Documenting expenses, losses, and other damages

With strong evidence to support your claim or lawsuit, your attorney will develop a case strategy and approach. This commonly includes filing an insurance claim based on the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance policy. They could negotiate a settlement with the insurance carrier, you could accept the settlement offer, and this could close the case. 

However, your lawyer will provide guidance through this legal process. You should not settle for a lowball offer that will not appropriately compensate you for your current bills and future care needs. You have other options.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit will often spur the insurance company to make a better settlement offer. If this does not work, your lawyer can litigate the case. This means presenting the evidence to the judge and jury and asking the jurors to award fair compensation at trial. 

What Are the Deadlines for Filing a Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit? 

State law sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit based on injury accidents. This is known as the statute of limitations. In Connecticut, this is set by Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 for injuries. It is two years from your accident date.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Connecticut is also two years from the date of the victim’s death. This deadline is found in the state’s wrongful death laws. 

Ensuring you meet these deadlines is critical for protecting your rights and recovering compensation based on your injuries and damages. However, having an attorney on your side as soon as possible after an accident ensures your lawyer handles your legal case while you focus on your health and well-being.