Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

• Poor weather conditions
• Not utilizing a turn signal
• Car accident
• Lane splitting, i.e. when a motorcyclist drives between two lanes
• Ignoring traffic conditions
• Ignoring traffic signs
• Disobeying speed limitations
• Driving on the wrong side of the road
• Not seeing a motorcyclist due to glare or other view obstructions
• Inexperienced motorists
• Rear End Collisions
• Drunk Driving
• Driving while under the influence of drugs
• Vehicle defects
• Roadway defects
• Intentional hostile actions

You can prevent injuries if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. Check out some helpful resources regarding motorcycle riding and the Indiana BMV Motorcycle Operator Manual. If you would like information on training courses, visit the Motorcycle Safety website or find a rider course in your state.

Source: https://www.in.gov/cji/files/Highway_Safety_Motorcycles_2017.pdf

Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet use decrease from 67% in 2009 to 60% in 2013? This decrease in helmet usage may help to explain the rising fatality rates in motorcycle crashes. In 2012 only 29 people in Indiana who were wearing a helmet died as a result of a motorcycle collision,. 116 who were not lost their lives.

Looking for a new helmet? There are many manufacturers out there and choosing the right helmet will greatly increase your chances of surviving a motorcycle collision. For information on choosing the right helmet, click here.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a motorcyclist not wearing a helmet is 40% more likely to die of a head injury and 15% more likely to suffer a nonfatal injury than one who wears a helmet. Helmets reduce the likelihood of a crash fatality by 37 percent.

Indiana, like a number of other states, has a helmet requirement law on the books, but it only applies to those under 18 years of age. Indiana Code Section 9-19-7-1-1 states: “An Individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who is operating or riding on a motorcycle shall do the following: (1) Wear protective headgear meeting the minimum standards set by the bureau and (2) Wear protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.” If you would like to know more about these laws contact an experienced Indianapolis injury lawyer.

Injuries from motorcycle accidents are often more severe and debilitating than those suffered by the driver of the car or truck. 

Victims of motorcycle accidents face unique challenges when they try to get the compensation they deserve. An experienced Indianapolis motorcycle accident lawyer will know how to handle these cases. We know how to overcome these obstacles to see you that receive the compensation you need for your injuries and financial loss:

• Most motorcycle insurance policies severely limit medical coverage.
• The dynamics of motorcycles are different from other types of vehicles so conditions that a car or truck might be able to maneuver can be deadly for a motorcycle.
• The public’s misconceptions about motorcycles and motorcyclist can make a jury trial for an injury case more difficult (another good reason to work with a lawyer who has extensive trial experience).