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It is no secret that motorcycles are popular in Evansville. However, riders can experience severe injuries from inattentive drivers who should be made to pay for their negligence.
If you have been injured on account of another person, our firm can help you hold them accountable. Some cases might be straightforward, with only one driver involved. However, determining liability in other cases can be much more difficult if multiple drivers share the blame for your injuries. In some cases, it might be necessary to file a claim against the local or state government for your motorcycle accident injuries.
Contact Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166 for a free case assessment with our motorcycle accident attorneys.
The level of complexity in a motorcycle accident case varies based on the party responsible for your injuries. Fortunately, our motorcycle accident attorneys can review your case and determine exactly who owes you compensation. If multiple parties were negligent, the case might become more complicated but ultimately can lead to a higher recovery. It is possible to suffer harm not just from another driver's negligence but also from the actions of your motorcycle's manufacturer or a local government entity in Evansville.
In Evansville, it is common for the driver of the other vehicle to be held responsible for motorcycle accidents and resulting injuries. Unfortunately, drivers often fail to notice motorcycles on the road, and even a moment of inattention or negligence can lead to a dangerous collision. In fact, drivers often experience a type of blindness to motorcycles since their mind is looking for other cars and might not see a motorcycle until it is too late.
In a motorcycle accident involving multiple drivers, each driver may be held accountable for their portion of the resulting damages. For example, if one driver was speeding and collided with another car that had made an illegal lane change, causing the car to strike your motorcycle, both drivers would be responsible for compensating for the damages caused by their actions.
In the event that an employee's negligence during work duties results in a motorcycle accident, the employer may be responsible for any injuries sustained during said activities. For instance, if you were harmed while a driver was making deliveries on behalf of their company, both the driver and their employer could face legal action under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
If an accident was caused or contributed to by a defective part on your bike, it is possible that you can make a claim against the manufacturer or designer. Negligence on their part typically comes in the form of failing to ensure the motorcycle was designed safely or neglecting to inform consumers of any known risks associated with using their products.
Sometimes, a motorcyclist's harm is due to inadequate road conditions or other hazards for which the Evansville government is accountable. For instance, a biker may be thrown off their motorcycle if they hit an unseen pothole or ride on uneven roads. If the government was aware of the issue and failed to address it, you could potentially file a claim for their negligence. Nonetheless, these cases are difficult, as there are legal regulations to consider when suing a government entity, such as notifying them of your intention to sue before filing a case.
In Evansville, motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries, making them some of the most severe accidents. Victims may require years of treatment to recover, which can be financially burdensome. Nonetheless, there is an opportunity to obtain compensation for damages caused by someone else's negligence to cover current medical costs and future treatment you might require.
Motorcycle accidents in Evansville can result in spinal cord injuries that vary in severity from minor to life-altering. Recovering from such injuries often requires extensive medical treatment as well as physical therapy. Unfortunately, if they ever do, it might take some victims years to fully recover. Depending on the type and severity of the injuries sustained, some riders might never fully regain the use of their limbs or even their ability to walk again.
Motorcycle accidents can result in life-altering injuries, particularly traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Riders are highly susceptible to TBIs, even when wearing a helmet. These types of injuries can cause long-term damage to both the body and mind, including memory loss and impaired cognitive function. While some TBIs may heal with minimal intervention, others require lifelong care and extensive treatment. Compensation for these injuries can be substantial, often covering the exorbitant costs of treatment.
If you get hit by a careless driver, and your skin makes contact with asphalt, you will likely suffer from road rash. The extent of road rash depends on the speed at which the collision occurred. It could be minor if only a small area is affected, but it could also lead to infections, tissue damage, and scarring. These injuries can be excruciatingly painful and may require skin grafts and surgeries. It is crucial to seek medical attention right after an accident to promptly address any road rash injuries, preventing them from getting infected or worsening over time.
Internal injuries are common if you have been in a motorcycle accident. These injuries can harm your organs and other internal systems, including your brain, liver, spleen, kidney, or other essential organs. Internal injuries commonly happen when an object punctures or hits the body at high speed, such as when a rider falls off their motorcycle. If you feel any pain or weakness in any part of your body after the accident, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. This way, healthcare professionals can assess the severity of your injuries and determine if your organs have been harmed.
Soft tissue injuries refer to the harm caused to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles surrounding bones and joints. Though they can be excruciating, most of these injuries can be treated with proper medical care and physical therapy, depending on their severity. In case of significant damage, surgery is almost guaranteed to be necessary to repair the soft tissue.
For a free review of your case with our motorcycle accident lawyers, call Wruck Paupore today at (219) 322-1166.
Don is a founding partner and one of the nation’s top-ranked personal injury litigators. He is a member of the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum, which includes less than 1% of the nation’s trial lawyers, and awarded the highest ranking given by Martindale Hubbel and AVVO.
More importantly, Don understands representing personal injury victims is about more than recovering the best settlement: it’s about helping clients get back on their feet and supporting them in every aspect of their recovery.
In nearly all cases, our clients seek compensation from the wrongdoer’s insurance company. Before forming Wruck Paupore, Jason worked for a prominent law firm representing some of the world’s largest insurers. This experience gives Jason a deep understanding of the insurance industry and the strategies it uses to pay injury victims as little as possible.
Jason -- and our entire team -- put this inside knowledge to work to force insurance companies to pay what is actually owed. Often, we use the insurance company’s own tactics against them as we fight for the full compensation our client deserves.
For more than four decades, Keith has been fighting for injury victims. During that time, he’s watched the insurance industry change, with insurers now more interested in protecting their stock price than treating injury victims fairly.
Since the beginning, Keith has put people first. From his childhood in Gary, Indiana during the 1960’s and working his way through law school, Keith has risen to become one of the Midwest’s most respected trial lawyers. He has never forgotten that being a lawyer is about helping people -- and seeing injury victims through struggles in a way that could change their lives forever.
Over the decades, Keith, Don and Jason have fought relentlessly for clients, even when other lawyers have said the case was impossible to win.
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