Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Negotiating Full Compensation for Injured Motorcyclists

Motorcycle accidents are often devastating for injured riders and their loved ones, since the injuries sustained in such collisions can be catastrophic or even fatal. If you or a family member were hit by a car or truck while riding a motorcycle in Mississippi, please reach out to Tannehill Carmean, PLLC, to learn what steps to take to collect fair compensation.

Recovering from a motorcycle crash is not only physically and emotionally painful, but it’s also often expensive due to the medical treatment that may be required. If you’re worried about money as you watch the medical bills pile up, you should talk to a motorcycle accident attorney about how to pursue the compensation you and your family may be entitled to after a crash. Call our law firm today to schedule a consultation.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Serious Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle accidents in Mississippi can occur due to a variety of issues, ranging from driver or rider negligence to poorly maintained roads and vehicles. If you decide to pursue compensation, the lawyer you hire will conduct an in-depth investigation to determine what caused your crash in order to seek a settlement from the liable party.

The following are some of the most common reasons for motorcycle crashes:

  • Distracted driving, as drivers who are texting or eating while driving might not see motorcycle riders until it’s too late to avoid hitting them
  • Fatigued driving, since tired drivers might fall asleep at the wheel or fail to be as alert as they should when operating a vehicle
  • Reckless driving, which could involve drivers speeding, tailgating, and making unsafe lane changes that cause them to collide with motorcyclists
  • Drunk driving, as impairment can cause drivers to make dangerous decisions while driving or carelessly drift into other lanes, including oncoming traffic
  • Failure to yield the right of way, including while making a left-hand turn in front of a motorcycle driving straight at an intersection
  • Operating a defective or poorly maintained vehicle with brakes, tires, or lights that don’t work properly
  • Failing to use caution when driving in extreme weather or on roads in poor condition

When you hire a law firm to help you pursue damages, a skilled lawyer will investigate the cause of your crash. This often involves collecting and analyzing evidence from the accident scene, including any video footage, pictures, skid marks on the road, and statements from witnesses. If you’re interested in learning what led to your crash, call our law firm today to get started on your case.

Who Is Liable for Your Damages?

In many personal injury cases involving motorcycle accidents, negligent motorists driving passenger vehicles are to blame. This is because they frequently claim they could not see the motorcyclist they struck until it was too late. This is especially common when it is discovered that the driver was distracted, tired, or impaired while behind the wheel.

That being said, in some cases, motorcycle riders may be partially or fully to blame for a crash they’re involved in. After all, they’re expected to follow certain laws that apply to motorcyclists, and not everyone does. When this occurs, the injured motorcyclist can typically still seek damages, but they’ll be reduced based on their level of fault for the crash.

As a motorcyclist, you’re required to get a motorcycle endorsement added to your driver’s license that shows that you know the rules of the road before you can ride a motorcycle. One of those rules is that lane splitting is illegal in this state and could make you partially or fully liable for a crash if a car or truck collides with you.

You must also comply with the helmet law in this state, which requires motorcyclists of all ages to wear a helmet to reduce the risk of severe head injuries in a crash. If you’re involved in an accident with one or more other vehicles and are not wearing a helmet, the other driver’s insurance company could reduce or deny your claim since your injuries would likely be less severe if you’d followed the law.

If you’re unsure if the accident you were in was your fault or if a negligent or reckless motorist caused it, contact our firm today. We know how to prove fault and fight to get injured victims the damages they deserve.

What Compensation Can You Collect As a Motorcycle Accident Victim?

If you’re struggling to pay your bills from the accident, a skilled attorney can lead the pursuit of fair financial compensation for you. When you hire our team to handle your personal injury case, we’ll likely seek the following types of damages on your behalf:

  • Medical costs, including hospital bills from immediately after the crash
  • Any future medical expenses
  • Lost wages after taking time off work
  • Property damage, allowing you to afford to fix or replace your motorcycle
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Emotional distress
  • Disfigurement

If you suffered any additional losses, our team can include them as part of your settlement. Our goal is to ensure you don’t have to pay out of pocket for the motorcycle repairs or medical care you need after you incur injuries in a collision you didn’t cause, so call us today.

What Can Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Do for You After a Crash?

At Tannehill Carmean, PLLC, we’ve helped countless motorcyclists with their financial recovery needs. We understand how life-changing and painful serious injuries can be, and we want our clients to be able to focus on healing rather than worrying about legal or financial details.

If you’re ready to determine who caused your accident and how you’ll be compensated for your losses, call 662-200-8734 for a consultation with our trusted attorneys.