Motorcycle Accident Attorney
There is a unique sense of freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle—the open road, the direct connection to your surroundings. It’s a passion shared by many. But we at Montgomery Law Firm, Donohoe & Stapleton, LLC, also understand the heightened vulnerability that comes with that freedom. Motorcyclists lack the protective shell of a car, and when a collision occurs, the consequences are often devastating. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle wreck, you are facing not only a difficult physical recovery but also a complex legal battle. That’s where our dedicated team of motorcycle accident lawyers is ready to stand by your side.
One of the first and most unfair challenges injured riders face is a pervasive bias. Insurance companies and even juries sometimes assume that motorcyclists are inherently reckless. They may try to paint you as a risk-taker to shift blame and avoid paying what you are rightfully owed. We know this is wrong. We know that the vast majority of riders are safe, responsible, and defensive. Our job as your motorcycle accident law firm is to shatter these stereotypes with facts and evidence. We work tirelessly to show that the accident was not your fault and that you were simply a victim of another driver’s negligence.
The truth is, most motorcycle accidents are caused by the drivers of passenger cars and trucks who fail to share the road safely. We see it time and time again: a driver makes a left-hand turn directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle they claim they “didn’t see.” Other common causes include distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, and misjudging the motorcycle’s speed. We conduct a meticulous investigation into the circumstances of your crash, gathering police reports, interviewing witnesses, analyzing traffic camera footage, and, when necessary, hiring accident reconstruction experts to prove exactly how the other party’s carelessness led to your injuries.
The injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash are often catastrophic. Without the protection of airbags, a steel frame, and seatbelts, a rider’s body absorbs the full impact of the collision. This can lead to life-altering injuries such as traumatic brain injuries (even with a helmet), spinal cord damage resulting in paralysis, severe road rash that requires skin grafts, multiple broken bones, and internal organ damage. The road to recovery can be incredibly long and expensive, involving surgeries, hospitalization, physical therapy, and potentially lifelong medical care.
As your motorcycle accident attorney, we are committed to ensuring you receive compensation that covers the full scope of your losses. This isn’t just about the immediate medical bills. We fight for the cost of future medical treatments, rehabilitation, and any necessary home modifications. We calculate the income you have lost while unable to work and the impact on your future earning capacity if you can’t return to your previous job. Beyond these economic damages, we fight for compensation for your pain and suffering, the emotional trauma, and the loss of enjoyment of life that you have endured. We will handle every aspect of your claim, from negotiating with aggressive insurance adjusters to taking your case to court if a fair settlement cannot be reached. You focus on healing; we will focus on fighting for your future.