Motorcycles are easily the least visible vehicles on the road today, being small enough to hide in drivers’ blind spots. They’re also less stable than four-wheel vehicles, being more prone to accidents. Motorcyclists can also be more vulnerable to road conditions and weather hazards. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, the chances are, your injuries are severe. You deserve to have a team of caring lawyers to achieve compensation for your injuries if they’ve been caused by a negligent party. Our Newport News motorcycle accident lawyers at Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law have served Virginia victims for over 50 years and have the experience needed to help you win.

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LEADING CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Motorcycle accidents can cause injury to any part of the human body and inflict emotional as well as physical damage. There are also a number of factors that can produce these injuries.

Common causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Poor weather and road conditions
• Lane splitting
• Distracted driving (texting, eating)
• Tailgating
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Driving under the influence
• Speeding
• Inexperienced riders

Unfortunately, injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents are fairly common and can rack up expenses easily. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycles have 16 times the risk of injury as a car does, and 35 times the risk of a fatal crash.

Common injuries sustained can include:

• Leg and feet injuries
• Broken and fractured bones
• Contusions/abrasions
• Sprains and lacerations
• Paralysis
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Disfigurement
• Internal organ damage
• Coma
• Emotional trauma
• Death

Only 65% of motorcycle riders wear a helmet at all times. Not wearing protective gear while riding increases your chances of suffering from serious injuries in an accident.

WHAT COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE TO MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT VICTIMS?

After an accident, injured motorcyclists have several options for recovery compensation. Because Virginia is an at-fault state, you can file a claim with the other driver’s auto insurance provider if he or she caused the accident. If you were involved in a hit and run, you may be covered through your own insurance provider if you have elected to add uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to your policy. If you have not added this optional coverage, or if you have opted to pay the $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee, you are not covered.

In most cases, when someone else is at fault for the accident, injured riders can seek compensation from the other motorist’s insurance company. However, because Virginia is a pure contributory negligence state, you must prove that the other person was entirely at fault for the accident; if a jury determines that you were even 1% at fault, you do not have a case.

As long as you are able to prove that the other driver caused the accident, you can seek compensation for your damages.

These damages will vary depending on the specifics of your case, but they often include the following:

• Ambulance/hospital fees
• Surgical and other treatment costs
• Ongoing medical expenses
• Medications
• Medical equipment/devices
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Lost income/wages
• Future lost earnings
• Lost/reduced earning capacity (disability)
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and trauma
• Counseling and other related treatment

Additionally, if your loved one died as a result of a motorcycle accident, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim and seek compensation for medical costs your family incurred prior to the death of your loved one, funeral expenses, and other intangible losses, such as lost companionship, support, and love.

Our firm can help you navigate the process of filing your motorcycle accident claim and seeking full, fair compensation for your damages. Contact our Newport News motorcycle accident attorneys today for a free, confidential consultation.

OUR NEWPORT NEWS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS CAN HELP YOU GATHER EVIDENCE

In order to file an effective personal injury claim, you need ample evidence to prove your injuries, expenses, and that another party was responsible. When you work with us, we can help you check all the boxes and provide a strategy to achieve optimal results.

Your evidence should include the following:

• Medical records and receipts
• Photos of your injuries
• Photos at the scene of the accident
• Contact information of the responsible party
• Pictures of damage done to your vehicle
• Dashboard camera videos or security camera footage
• Eyewitness statements

Contact Huffman & Huffman for Help With Your Newport News Motorcycle Accident Claim

Seek the legal representation you deserve now by calling our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at (757) 599-6050. We offer free consultations, so it costs nothing to learn about your options. Let us put our more than 150 years of combined legal experience to work for you.

Do You Have a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Near Me?

Yes. Our Office is located at 12284 Warwick Boulevard, #2A, Newport News, Virginia, 23606. Whether you would like to meet with us in-person or virtually, we are ready to hear your case and support you however we can.