Motorcycle Accident — No Win No Fee
Motorcycle accident claims are handled on a contingency fee basis in the United States. Due to the lack of structural protection, motorcycle crashes frequently result in catastrophic injuries, making experienced legal representation critical.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?
Direct Answer: The most common causes are left-turn accidents, lane-splitting collisions, rear-end crashes, and road hazards. Motorcycle accidents result in higher fatality and injury rates than car crashes. Attorneys work on contingency, typically 33⅓%–40% of the settlement.
- Left-turn accidents — vehicles turning left at intersections and failing to see oncoming motorcycles
- Lane splitting/filtering — legal in some states (e.g., California), illegal in most
- Distracted drivers — texting, phone use, or other distractions
- Road hazards — potholes, gravel, oil slicks, uneven pavement
- Vehicle blind spots — motorcycles are harder to see than cars
Helmet Laws and Comparative Negligence
Helmet laws vary by state. Some states (e.g., California, New York) require all riders to wear helmets. Others require helmets only for riders under 18 or 21. A few states have no helmet requirement. In comparative negligence states, failure to wear a helmet may reduce damages attributable to head injuries but generally does not bar the overall claim.
Catastrophic Injuries
Motorcycle accidents disproportionately result in severe injuries due to the rider's exposure. Common catastrophic injuries include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries and paralysis, severe road rash requiring skin grafts, compound fractures, and limb amputation. These injuries often require lifetime medical care and result in substantial damages.