Driving a motorcycle can be a highly rewarding experience, but bikers face more significant dangers on the road than other motor vehicle operators. Because of the lack of safety features such as airbags or seat belts, any type of motorcycle accident can result in serious injuries. If you have been in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta, GA, you may be wondering what your options for recovering compensation are.
At Goldstein Hayes & Lina, LLC, our team of Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyers will guide you through the legal process. We have over 85 years of combined experience and have recovered $600 million+ in damages.
Call our law office today at (404) 869-8600 to schedule a free consultation.
How Goldstein Hayes & Lina Can Help After A Motorcycle Accident In Atlanta, GA
At Goldstein Hayes & Lina, our team of Atlanta motorcycle accident attorneys can assist by offering legal services, such as:
- Conducting a private investigation
- Collecting evidence, including witness statements
- Establishing liability
- Calculating your damages
- Negotiating with the insurance company
- Taking your case to trial, if needed
Filing a personal injury claim in Georgia requires demonstrating that the other party was at fault. In most instances, this comes down to proving negligence, which isn’t simple. The last thing you need while dealing with injuries and the financial impact of a crash is to also have to worry about legal paperwork.
Whether you have sustained a relatively minor wound or a catastrophic injury, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers are here to support you. We’ve helped people throughout Atlanta, Georgia, with even the most complex cases.
Contact our law office today to schedule a free consultation.
Most Common Road Dangers For Motorcyclists
Motorcycles are consistently involved in 1% of all motor vehicle accidents in Georgia due to a number of dangers.
Distracted Driving
Motorcycles are always more difficult to see because they have a narrower silhouette than other vehicles and easily fall into blind spots. Drivers who aren’t paying attention to the road are even more likely to miss seeing these vulnerable road users. In 2022, 53% of motor vehicle crashes in the state involved at least one distracted driver.
Speeding
Car and truck drivers who speed are very dangerous to motorcycle drivers. They need more time to come to a stop, and the force their vehicles exert on impact can send bikers crashing to the pavement. Some of the most serious wounds, including brain injuries, occur when high speeds are involved.
Reckless And Aggressive Driving
Drivers of cars often dislike sharing the road with motorcycles. They can try to push bikes to the side so that they can pass them, and they could drive too close. All of these behaviors make accidents more likely to occur.
Poor Road Conditions
For most motor vehicles, potholes and uneven pavement are a nuisance, but they don’t increase the chances of a crash occurring. That’s not the case with motorcycles. Bikes only have two wheels, so their traction is already limited. If a pothole causes the bike to jostle, it can lose all traction and fall over.
Debris
On Atlanta highways, you can often see large commercial trucks carrying cargo of all kinds, including construction materials and refuse. Sometimes, bits of cargo fall off. This may not be a problem for most drivers, but it is for bikers. The debris can hit bikers directly, or other vehicles can fling it at bikers as those vehicles drive over it.
Even an accumulation of pebbles on the road could be dangerous for motorcyclists if they aren’t aware and ride over the pebbles at high speeds.
Adverse Weather Conditions
If it’s raining or there’s fog, visibility on the road can be limited. That impacts all vehicles, but especially motorcycles. The road can be much more slippery, too, and skidding becomes a real possibility. Because Atlanta winters are very cold, ice can form on surfaces. This can create hazardous conditions for bikers.
Contact Our Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyers For A Free Consultation
Motorcycle accidents can leave you battling severe injuries and unable to work as you recover. If the accident occurred because of another party’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim to recover your losses.
At Goldstein Hayes & Lina, our Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyers can help you through this difficult time in your life. We have a proven track record of 85+ years of experience and over $600 million recovered. With our help, you will put yourself in a better position to recover damages. Contact our team for a free consultation.
