Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accident figures from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission say it all when it comes to the dangers involving motorcycles on our roads today. According to their data, although motorcycles only accounted for 3 percent of the vehicles in Washington State, they represented 15 percent of all fatalities and 19 percent of all serious injuries in collision data between 2013 and 2017.

Those who ride motorcycles in Washington do so for many reasons, including a sense of freedom unencumbered by the structure of a vehicle. But what can begin as a beautiful day on the road can end up in tragedy.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Washington, you should get the advice and guidance of a professional motorcycle accident lawyer in Bellevue to understand your rights under the law. At Northwest Law Group, we are here to help.

When a motorcycle and car meet in an accident, the loser almost invariably is the motorcyclist. As experienced Bellevue motorcycle injury lawyers, we see the aftermath of these collisions and their often catastrophic injuries.

Without the protection of a seatbelt, airbags, and thousands of pounds of metal, a motorcyclist is particularly vulnerable in an accident. Because of its light weight, smaller size, and its reliance on balance and traction, a motorcycle can easily go unnoticed by another driver. This makes a motorcycle and rider especially vulnerable to

• Drivers who make unsafe lane changes
• Drivers who make left-hand turns into a motorcycle’s path
• Speeding drivers
• Drivers who make sudden stops or drivers who fail to stop behind a motorcycle
• Drivers who fail to yield
• Impaired drivers
• Distracted drivers
• Road hazards
• Weather conditions

All it takes for an accident is one careless move caused by another driver’s negligence, and a biker can be down in a few short seconds, leading to a spectrum of injuries or, even worse, a fatality. These can include:

• Cuts, abrasions, road rash
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Fractures and other orthopedic injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Internal bleeding
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Amputations
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death

As experienced Bellevue motorcycle injury attorneys, we understand the risks and the consequences of negligence when it comes to motorcycle accidents here in Washington. We are dedicated to holding the at-fault party responsible for their actions so victims can be fairly compensated for their injuries.

Most motorcyclists are aware of the bias that permeates society around motorcycles and riders, including the opinion that most are reckless and somehow deserve their injuries. Unfortunately, that bias has also permeated the insurance industry when it comes to motorcycle accident claims.

Although you may be offered an insurance settlement after an injury, in most cases it is grossly inadequate to compensate you fully for your injuries and damages after an accident. This is why it is critical to get the advice of a motorcycle accident attorney in Bellevue to understand what you are legally entitled to.

You may be able to collect compensation for

• Any of your medical costs, including emergency services and surgeries
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Specialty medical devices, medications, follow-up doctor care
• Future potential medical costs as they apply to your injury
• Property damages, including repairs to your motorcycle
• Lost wages
• Any future lost earning capacity if you have become disabled
• Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages

At Northwest Law Group, our team of Bellevue motorcycle accident lawyers will negotiate with the associated insurance company to ensure that you get the maximum compensation that you are legally entitled to. If a fair settlement is impossible through negotiation, we will take your case before a court of law.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact us to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Our experienced motorcycle injury lawyers serve the needs of Bellevue and other communities throughout Washington State, including:

King County

• Auburn
• Bellevue
• Burien
• Covington
• Federal Way
• Issaquah
• Kent
• Kirkland
• Maple Valley
• Redmond
• Renton
• Sammamish
• Seattle
• Shoreline

Pierce County

• Lakewood
• Puyallup
• Tacoma
• University Place

Snohomish County

• Arlington
• Bothell
• Edmonds
• Everett
• Lake Stevens
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Mill Creek
• Monroe
• Mountlake Terrace

Kitsap County

• Bremerton
• Port Orchard
• Bainbridge Island
• Poulsbo
• Belfair
• Kingston
• Port Gamble