MINNEAPOLIS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEY MN – INJURY LAWYERS
Our personal injury lawyers represent people injured in a motorcycle accident in Minneapolis. The most frequent reason for a motorcycle crash is a car driver not keeping a proper lookout. Often, the driver is distracted in the car and doesn’t see the motorcycle. In most cases, the motorcycle was hit or cut off by a car not paying attention.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,290 motorcyclists were killed in one year. In addition, 96,000 motorcycle riders were injured nationwide.
Minneapolis certainly gets its share of motorcycle accidents. In fact, motorcycle rider fatalities continue to be a major problem on our roads. Motorcycles make up only 3 percent of all registered vehicles. Nonetheless, they were about 37 times more likely to die and 9 times more likely to be injured compared to people in cars.
INSURANCE FOR MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURY AND CRASH IN MINNESOTA
Unfortunately, MN law is not kind to motorcycle riders. Most importantly, the motorcyclist has no mandatory medical benefits and wage loss benefits from their own motorcycle insurance. Bikers can buy MN no-fault insurance for motorcycle injury accidents. However they need to specifically ask for it. No-Fault coverage does not automatically come with the motorcycle insurance policy in MN the way it does with auto insurance.
Bikers need to think about the importance of having No-Fault insurance for medical bills and lost wages. You should read your motorcycle insurance policy to make sure it has the coverage you expect and need. If you are in a motorcycle accident, you will appreciate having appropriate insurance coverage. Also, if you are injured in an accident on a motorcycle in Minneapolis, please call us. A best MN motorcycle accident lawyer can discuss your particular situation and advise you of your rights.
INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN MINNEAPOLIS MN – ATTORNEY PAM ROCHLIN
An injury where a motorcycle is hit by a car or truck often includes broken or crushed bones. Usually, the motor cycle rider is injured in the accident by contact with the ground after being thrown from the bike. In many cases, the motorcycle is cut off by a car or truck, causing the biker to lay down the bike at high speed. Our top Minneapolis motorcycle accident injury lawyers almost always see severe road rash burns from motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, our motorcycle accident attorneys too often see head injuries. Wearing a helmet definitely offers some protection in motorcycle accidents. However, even a helmet will not necessarily prevent a serious brain injury.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT INJURY COMPENSATION IN MINNEAPOLIS WHERE OTHER DRIVER IS AT FAULT
A top motorcycle accident lawyer can help even if you don’t have No-Fault coverage for your motorcycle injury. In many cases, we can get you compensation from the insurance for the car that hit your motorcycle.
Our MN personal injury lawyers will investigate the facts and look for evidence of fault on the other driver. Unfortunately, the Minneapolis police often do not take the time to fully investigate motorcycle and auto accidents. This is one reason it can be very important to call a lawyer soon after the accident. Further investigation may be needed.
Even if the police report initially puts you at fault, it may be possible to prove your case with witness statements and an accident reconstruction expert. Also, it is important to keep the motorcycle in the condition it was in at the time of the accident. Don’t fix it or give it to the insurance company. We need to rule out mechanical failure of the bike as a contributing cause of the motorcycle accident. The primary focus of our best Minneapolis MN motorcycle accident lawyers is to get you complete and fair compensation for your injuries caused by the crash.
If you are a passenger on a motorcycle, you have rights as well. First, you are more likely to have access to No-Fault insurance to pay for your medical bills. A passenger on a motorcycle who is injured in an accident has additional right. For example, the motorcycle passenger can bring a claim against the insurance of the driver of the bike they were on. Again, this requires significant investigation, so please contact our motorcycle accident attorneys in Minneapolis as soon as possible so that we can pursue your case.
EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS IN MINNEAPOLIS MN
Our motorcycle accident attorneys have represented many Minneapolis bikers who have been injured because a car driver was not keeping a proper lookout. Usually, the car makes a sudden lane change or pulled out into an intersection just as a motorcycle is coming down the road. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained by a motorcyclist are rarely minor. At a minimum, most motorcyclists sustain road rash from the accident, which can cause permanent scarring. Worse, a motorcycle accident can cause those on the bike to suffer fractured bones, head injuries or death. See also, HOW TO GET MEDICAL BILLS PAID.
Pam Rochlin and David Rochlin are Minnesota personal injury attorneys with more than 25 years’ experience. We have successfully handled hundreds of motorcycle and car accident injury cases in Minneapolis and throughout Minnesota. Pam was a former partner at Meshbesher & Spence, offering small firm personal attention to her clients.
A motorcycle accident injury lawyer can meet with you to discuss your case at our offices in Minneapolis MN, Edina, and Woodbury. Our attorneys will also come to your home to discuss motorcycle injury accidents in St. Paul MN, Rogers MN, Elk River, and Maple Grove. Also, Brooklyn Park MN, Chanhassen, Chaska, and other cities throughout Minnesota. We will always provide you with a free initial consultation. Further, we never charge anything unless you and your family are compensated for your injuries.