Glen Burnie Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents are some of the deadliest motor vehicle crashes and, unfortunately, they’re on the rise in Maryland. According to Motor Vehicle Administration statistics, there has been a steady increase in the number of motorcycle accidents from 2014 to 2018. Though they still only account for 2 percent of all motor vehicle collisions, the number of fatalities is disproportionately high: Almost 15 percent of all deadly crashes are motorcycle-involved.
Your life can be turned around if you’re the victim of a motorcycle accident, potentially leading to long-term consequences, permanent bodily harm, and many other losses. You may gain some comfort from knowing that you have legal remedies under Maryland law, and our team at the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC can assist with them. We have extensive experience of the claims process and in-depth knowledge of the laws that apply to your case. Please contact our firm to schedule a no-cost consultation with a Glen Burnie motorcycle accident lawyer, and read on for some of the basic concepts.
How Motorcycle Crash Claims Work
While they may only have two wheels, collisions involving motorcycles are subject to the same legal process as car accidents. To obtain monetary damages, you need evidence regarding four essential elements:
- The responsible motorist had a duty to drive with reasonable caution;
- That person breached this legal duty through careless, unsafe conduct;
- The breach of duty was the direct cause of the motorcycle accident; and,
- You suffered losses because of your injuries.
Our Glen Burnie lawyers have the investigative skills to gather critical evidence with respect to each element, and we get support from many other resources to prove your claim. We rely on medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, financial experts, and many others through the claims process. Our goal is to ensure you get the top compensation available in the motorcycle accident case, which may include:
- Medical expenses for treatment;
- Lost wages;
- Pain and suffering;
- Scarring and disfigurement; and,
- Many others.
Contributory Negligence in Motorcycle Crash Cases
You should note that Maryland is one of just a few US states that applies the harsh rule of contributory negligence in personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents. If your own conduct was a factor in the crash, you can recover nothing for your losses. The impact of this concept is compounded in collisions involving motorcycles because of prejudice: The impression that riders are risk takers or daredevils can affect your rights. The best way to overcome motorcycle bias is to stick to the facts, a strategy that our attorneys employ in fighting for your rights.
Rely on a Glen Burnie Motorcycle Accident Lawyer to Handle the Legal Process
For more information on your remedies as the victim of a motorcycle crash, please contact the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC to set up a free case evaluation. Once we review your unique circumstances, we’re in a better position to advise you on your legal options and get started on a strategy for recovering compensation.
