[Motorcycle Accidents]

Denver Motorcycle Accident Injury

Riding a motorcycle poses a variety of risks that other types of motor vehicles do not, due to lack of protective features. Consequently, riders face an increased risk of suffering a serious or life-threatening injury in the event of a crash.

If you were the victim of a motorcycle accident in Denver, and you suffered serious injuries as a result, you may have legal grounds for pursuing a settlement. When someone else’s wrongful actions cause you to suffer damages, you deserve justice and financial compensation for all your losses.

An experienced Denver motorcycle accident lawyer can help. Here at the Law Offices of John D. Halepaska, we know how difficult it can be to get the resources you need. You need comprehensive medical care and a way to pay your bills until you can get back to work.

We offer a complimentary case review for Colorado motorcycle crash victims, to help you figure out how to get justice and the compensation you deserve.

Common Causes of Denver Motorcycle Crashes

A significant percentage of Colorado motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Injury accidents are commonly the result of:

• Distracted drivers

• Aggressive drivers

• Speeding

• Tailgating

• Failure to yield to right-of-way

• Failure to see motorcyclist

• Illegal turns

• Illegal lane changes

Sometimes, however, victims sustain motorcycle injuries in crashes that do not involve another vehicle. Common causes for crashes not primarily caused by another motorist include:

• Road debris

• Road construction

• Insufficient roadway markings

• Poor traffic control systems

• Poor roadway maintenance

• Absent or temporary signage

No matter what the circumstances of your injury accident might have been, contact an attorney for help. When another party causes or contributes to a crash, you deserve justice for your pain and suffering and other damages. Having a lawyer not only protect your legal rights but it helps you get the outcome you deserve.

Common Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle Crash

Motorcyclists have virtually none of the protections that motorists have in a car, truck or SUV. This means that their injures are frequently catastrophic or life-threatening.

Some of the most common injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents include:

• Broken bones

• Dislocations

• Contusions

• Burns

• Sprains and strains

• Dislocations

• Back injury

• Neck injury

• Head/brain injury

• Amputation

• Internal injury

Life-threatening, long-term, and permanent injuries are always a possibility in a motorcycle crash. Fatalities are also unfortunately common. Victims who do survive catastrophic injuries may require a lifetime of medical treatment and personal care.

The Importance of Having a Denver Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When you need a motorcycle accident injury attorney in Denver, we’re here to help. Our lawyer assists and represents clients that were hurt in a motorcycle accident and wanted to file a claim for personal injury.

As with any type of motor vehicle accident, motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries in an instant. An injury from a motorcycle accident, however, is often catastrophic because of the rider’s direct exposure to the roadway, debris, and other vehicles. Severe injuries are more common to motorcycle riders and can even occur in accidents at low speeds. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and lost limbs are common in motorcycle accidents.

Although helmets are proven to save lives, they certainly cannot prevent all injuries. Riders aged 18 and over are not required to wear helmets in Colorado. Riders under 18 are required to wear a helmet. In addition, in Colorado, some form of eye protection is legally required for all riders-drivers and passengers. The best eye protection comes from a visor on a helmet, but goggles or eyeglasses with lenses made from safety glass or plastic are acceptable. Regardless of the safety measures you may take, motorcycle injuries are still frequent. Injured riders should never try to negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company.  Insurance adjusters are trained to attempt to convince you to settle your case for much less than fair value.  Retaining qualified counsel is always in your best interests.

If you’ve been hurt on or by a motorcycle, and live anywhere in Colorado, you might benefit from talking to an attorney. Mr. Halepaska has handled dozens of catastrophic motorcycle injury cases. We understand that the severity of injuries you can receive during a motorcycle accident can be far greater than when injured in a car accident.

People who experience a motorcycle accident on the Front Range, Plains, High Country, or anywhere in Colorado need an accident attorney.  They may face long months of expensive medical care and rehabilitation and may be unable to work for an extended time. Our firm is experienced in working with healthcare providers and at providing the assistance and advice needed to navigate the issues that arise when you suffer from extended lost wages and are unable to return to work.

Contact a Denver Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Now at No Cost

The Colorado motorcycle accident attorneys of the Law Offices of John D. Halepaska provide professional representation to injury accident victims in Denver and throughout the surrounding area. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help you learn more about pursuing a claim for your injuries and damages.

Contact us today to talk to a Denver motorcycle accident lawyer.