Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Imagine yourself travelling through Massachusetts on a motorcycle while taking in the beautiful scenery and open roads. Unexpectedly, an accident causes your journey to take an unforeseen turn. You now have injuries, medical expenses, and a ton of unanswered questions about what to do next. Hiring legal counsel can guide you through the challenging process of submitting a claim related to a motorcycle accident. 

Our practice area page will explain why hiring the appropriate motorcycle accident lawyer in Massachusetts is important, and how they can make a significant difference in your recovery.

Despite recently improved safety efforts and initiatives, motorcycle accidents and associated injuries are still widespread in Massachusetts. The following are the most typical injuries caused by motorcycle accidents:

• Head Injury: Head Injuries frequently results in concussions and brain damage. Wearing a helmet greatly reduces the risk of fatalities and serious injuries, especially if it has a faceguard for further protection.
• Broken and fractured bones: These are extremely common, particularly at joints like the pelvis and shoulder.
• Damage to Soft Tissue: If you don’t wear protective clothes and wear a helmet with a faceguard, you face the risk of suffering a lot of damage from sliding over the road after the crash.
• Death: According to the National Traffic Safety Administration, 3,615 people died as a result of motorcycle accidents in the United States in 2010. This covers fatalities that occur both at the scene of the accident and as a result oaccident-related complications.

Preventing a motorbike accident from happening in the first place is the greatest defense against its repercussions. Motorcycle riders should take the following precautions to lower their risk of accidents and fatalities on the road:

• Understand the laws of the road: Keeping motorcycle safety requires you to be aware of your basic duties as a rider sharing the road with passenger vehicles. To prevent getting into an accident, always ride according to the rules of the road. This includes being cautious when making left-hand turns and doing other common traffic maneuvers.
• Always wear a helmet: Research has shown that wearing a helmet substantially lowers the chances of suffering catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle accident.
• Ride defensively: Drivers of large trucks and other passenger vehicles on the roadway are frequently the cause of motorcycle accidents. Many of these drivers are driving distractedly. Observing the other cars in the area so that you are prepared to react to any possible threats.

Having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help you::

• Advocate for Your Rights: Your lawyer is your first and most important advocate. They are familiar with the complexities of Massachusetts law and know how to work the system to protect your rights.
• Evaluate Your Case: A skilled lawyer can evaluate your case and evaluate the value of losses, damages, and injuries.
• Negotiate with Insurance Companies: Working with insurance companies can be difficult. Your lawyer can represent you in negotiations to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve without being taken advantage of.
• Legal Representation: Having a lawyer experienced in Massachusetts motorcycle accident claims is important to ensuring the best outcome for you. They will represent your best interests at every stage of the process, from filing motions to arguing your case before a judge.

Compensation awarded for motorcycle accidents may include:

• Lost wages and future income
• Medical expenses for injuries
• Permanent scars and disfigurement
• Pain, suffering, and a reduced standard of life
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• Managing the aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be quite stressful, but Markey Law Partners is here to help you get through the difficult times ahead. With a focus on motorcycle accidents, we are dedicated to getting you the compensation you deserve.