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The Legal Advocate You Need Following A Motorcycle Accident

To many drivers, motorcycles may as well be invisible. Even though drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles in a safe manner, many motorists fail to account for motorcycles on the road. This negligence can have devastating consequences. Even when a motorcyclist wears a helmet and protective clothing, he or she does not have the same protections as someone driving in a car. This can lead to serious injuries such as head and spine injuries. Tragically, these accidents can even be fatal.

In the aftermath of a motorcycle crash, you need a motor vehicle accident lawyer who is serious about helping you recover the financial resources you need for your medical expenses, lost income and other damages. At The Goldman Firm, our Gainesville based law firm provides aggressive, yet compassionate representation to injured cyclists throughout Georgia.

Experienced Legal Representation From A Lawyer Who Rides

Gainesville and Atlanta motorcycle accident attorney Steven I. Goldman takes both a professional and personal interest in motorcycle crash claims. He is an avid motorcyclist and tragically lost his best friend in a bike crash. His personal experience as a motorcyclist, combined with more than 25 years of personal injury legal experience, make him, and our firm, a sound choice to represent your interests.

We understand that after a serious injury caused by someone’s negligence, the person responsible must be held to account. Insurance companies, however, will do almost anything to avoid fairly compensating you for your injuries. Our law firm will work tirelessly in the investigation stages of your case to show exactly why the negligent driver should be held accountable. We are very familiar with the possible obstacles in these cases, and will spare no effort to overcome these obstacles.

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Wrecks

Our team understands that the aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be chaotic and leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. We aim to make sure our Sarasota Springs clients understand everything they can about the situation. Below are the answers to a few of the concerns we hear regularly.

What common issues by drivers can lead to motorcycle crashes?

The majority of motorcycle wrecks in Sarasota Springs and the surrounding areas can be wholly attributed to human error. Common causes of motorcycle wrecks include:

  • Failure to yield the right-of-way
  • Failure to check blind spots
  • Left turns in front of motorcyclists
  • Distracted driving
  • Tailgating or aggressive driving
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

A lot of drivers in passenger vehicles seem to have trouble sharing the road effectively with motorcycles.

What’s the rate of motorcycle accidents in Georgia?

According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, 221 motorcyclists were killed in 2022 alone, and 191 of those riders were wearing their helmets at the time of the crash. That’s a figure that has gradually been increasing over the years, despite efforts to improve rider safety. In addition, the Georgia Department of Driver Services indicates that there are 1,941.5 motorcycle crashes for every 100,000 registered motorcycles in the state. In 2019, there were a total of 3,948 motorcycle crashes in this state, with the largest percentage in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Bibb counties.

What frequent injuries arise from motorcycle crashes?

Because motorcyclists are so heavily exposed, accidents tend to be more severe than those you see with the typical car accident. Some of the most common injuries include:

  • Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Spinal cord injuries, including partial and full paralysis
  • Fractures to arms, legs, ribs, collarbones and backs
  • Serious abrasions (“road rash”) that lead to difficult infections
  • Life-threatening trauma to the rider’s internal organs

While wearing the appropriate safety gear – like helmets, jackets and reinforced boots – can help, nothing changes the fact that riders are going to hit the ground, often a paved surface, hard in a wreck.

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It costs nothing to speak to our law firm about your injuries. Call 404-857-3505 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free initial consultation.

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