Hurt in a motorcycle accident? See if you may have a claim.
Riders and passengers injured by another driver, a road hazard, or a defective part. Answer a few quick questions — it is free, and there is no obligation.
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What to know about Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident claim seeks compensation for a rider or passenger injured in a crash someone else caused. Because riders have so little protection, injuries are often serious and recovery can be long.
Why motorcycle crashes are so often serious
A rider has none of the protection a car provides — no seat belt, no airbags, no frame around them. Even a crash at a modest speed can cause fractures, road rash, head injuries, and spinal injuries. Recovery is frequently measured in months, and some injuries are permanent.
Common causes of motorcycle crashes
Many motorcycle crashes are caused by other drivers failing to notice a bike. Some of the most common situations are:
- A car turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle at an intersection
- Lane changes into a motorcycle sitting in the driver’s blind spot
- Rear-end crashes where a driver follows too closely
- Car doors opened into the path of a passing rider
- Road hazards such as potholes, gravel, and uneven pavement, which are far more dangerous on two wheels
Riders often face unfair assumptions
Insurers sometimes start from the assumption that a rider was speeding or riding recklessly, even when the evidence says otherwise. Witness statements, photos, and damage to the vehicles often tell a clearer story. Having someone in your corner who handles motorcycle cases can help make sure the facts, not the stereotype, decide the claim.
Who may be responsible?
Depending on what happened, one or more of the following may be responsible for your injuries. This is a general guide, not a determination — only an attorney can assess your specific circumstances.
- A driver who turned across your path, changed lanes into you, or opened a door in front of you
- The driver's employer, if they were driving for work
- A government agency or contractor, if a dangerous road defect such as a pothole or loose gravel caused the crash
- A motorcycle or parts manufacturer, if a defect such as brake failure was involved
What compensation could cover
Where a claim succeeds, the types of loss below are the ones commonly taken into account. What any individual claim is worth depends entirely on its own facts — no amount is promised or implied here.
- Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, and follow-up treatment
- Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and future medical care
- Wages lost while you were unable to work
- Reduced ability to earn a living going forward
- Vehicle repair or replacement, and other property damage
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket costs such as transport to appointments and prescriptions
How it works
Three steps, and the first one takes about two minutes.
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Step 1: Answer a few questions
Tell us what happened in a couple of minutes. No documents, no phone call to get started.
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Step 2: See if you may qualify
We check your answers against the general criteria attorneys look for in this kind of case.
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Step 3: Get connected with a firm
If it looks like you may have a claim, we connect you with an experienced attorney in our network.
Frequently asked questions
I wasn't wearing a helmet. Can I still make a claim?
Possibly. Helmet laws vary by state, and not wearing one does not by itself mean the crash was your fault. In some states it can affect how much may be recovered for certain injuries. An attorney can explain how your state treats it.
The other driver says they didn't see me. Does that matter?
Not seeing the motorcycle is one of the most common explanations drivers give after these crashes, and it is generally not a defence on its own. Drivers have a duty to look out for everyone on the road, motorcycles included.
I was a passenger on the motorcycle. Do I have a claim?
Passengers may have a claim against the other driver, and in some situations against the rider of the motorcycle they were on. Their position is usually separate from the rider's.
My bike was badly damaged too. Is that covered?
Damage to your motorcycle and gear, such as your helmet and protective clothing, is usually part of the claim alongside your injuries.
Other types of motor vehicle accidents
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Car Accidents
A car accident claim seeks compensation from the driver, and usually the insurer, responsible for a crash that injured you. Drivers, passengers, and people in other vehicles can all bring one.
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Truck & Bus Accidents
A commercial vehicle claim arises when a truck, bus, or other vehicle operated for a business is involved in a crash that injures you. These claims often involve a company and its insurer rather than just an individual driver.
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Uber & Lyft Accidents
A rideshare accident claim involves a crash where an Uber, Lyft, or similar vehicle was involved. Which insurance applies often depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the moment of the crash, which makes these claims more complicated than an ordinary car accident.
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Pedestrian Accidents
A pedestrian accident claim seeks compensation for someone struck by a vehicle while on foot. Pedestrians have no protection in a collision, so even a low-speed impact can cause serious injury.
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All motor vehicle accidents
A motor vehicle accident claim is a request for compensation after you have been injured, or your property has been damaged, in a crash that someone else caused. It covers far more than cars — collisions involving trucks, motorcycles, buses, rideshare vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians usually fall under the same body of law.
Find out what your claim could be worth
It takes about two minutes, it is completely free, and you are under no obligation.
We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. Submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Attorney advertising.