Of the many types of crashes that happen on the streets of Pueblo, few lead to injuries as often as motorcycle crashes. Bikers are routinely overlooked by motorists. When this negligence is coupled with bikers’ minimal collision protection, the results can be devastating.
Unfortunately, these same motorcyclists tend to face an uphill battle when trying to get compensation for their injuries. Insurance companies love to paint bikers as adrenaline junkies, even though they know that most multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes are caused by other drivers failing to notice bikers — per data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
If you were badly injured in a motorcycle crash and are facing a frustrating battle with an insurance company, you don’t have to fight alone. Call McDivitt Law! We’re the Pueblo motorcycle accident attorney team that the people of Pueblo have turned to for over 40 years.
Why Choose a Pueblo Motorcycle Accident Attorney from McDivitt Law?
The days that follow a motorcycle crash are often confusing and frustrating. We want to make your life just a little bit easier during this difficult time by putting your needs first. Throughout every step of the settlement process, you can count on us to handle your case and fight for a quick, sizeable settlement.
Our team is proud to have handled and won some of the most complex motorcycle accident cases in Pueblo. When we handle yours, you can count on us to provide:
- A Free Initial Consultation: When you call us, we’ll provide free, honest, and clear advice about your legal options.
- 24/7 Availability: Our motorcycle accident attorneys are always ready to assist you with your injury case. Give us a call any time of day, and someone will be there to help you.
- A Proven Track Record: We’ve been providing the people of Pueblo with quality representation for more than 40 years, and have won millions of dollars for motorcycle accident injury victims.
- Skilled Negotiators: We’ll go toe-to-toe with insurance companies to make sure that you get a fair settlement payment for the damages you’ve suffered.
- Trial-Ready Attorneys: Though we settle most of our cases out of court, we’re always ready to take your case to trial if an insurance company is unwilling to settle.
Top Causes of Motorcycle Accidents When the Other Driver Is at Fault
Most motorcycle accidents involve another vehicle, which means someone is ultimately at fault. The motorcyclist is usually not to blame, as a majority of motorcycle crashes that result in injuries are caused by a car violating a biker’s right of way.
If your accident looks like any of these, there’s a strong chance that the other party was at fault, and you can pursue a settlement by filing an injury claim against them:
Changing lanes into a motorcyclist: The blind spots in car and commercial vehicle mirrors can make it difficult to see a quickly approaching motorcyclist. However, even if a driver doesn’t see you, they’re still at fault for hitting you.
Left turn in front of a motorcyclist: Unfocused drivers regularly fail to see an oncoming biker, and will make an unprotected left directly in front of them. When this happens, bikers have no time to brake, and can end up seriously injured through no fault of their own.
Drunk drivers: If you are hit by an intoxicated driver, there’s a high chance that they’re at fault. Inebriated drivers regularly make risky maneuvers, and lack the reaction time needed to respond to changing traffic conditions.
Rear-end accidents: A low-speed rear-ending is usually no big deal when it happens between two cars — this is not the case if a motorcycle is involved. Even at low speeds, a motorist can severely injure a biker by running into them at a red light or in stopped traffic.
Door accidents: Even the operator of a parked car can be found at fault for a motorcycle accident. If a driver opens their door into the roadway while you’re going by and causes you to crash, they’re at fault.
Speeding: Bikers need to remain keenly aware of their speed and the speed of other vehicles. When motorists speed, it makes it harder to see and react to objects on the road. These high-speed collisions can seriously injure bikers and are the fault of the speeding driver.
Hit and Injured by an Uninsured Driver? You Still Have Options
Being injured in a crash with an uninsured driver can leave you wondering how you’ll pay for medical care, bike repairs, and any other expenses from your accident.
If you find yourself in this situation, you will either need to rely on your insurance to cover your care, or you will have to bring a personal injury suit against the uninsured driver. Fortunately, you may still be protected if you have any of the following coverage levels:
Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Many of the vehicle insurance plans sold in Colorado include uninsured motorist coverage. This type of coverage pays for some or all of your losses when the at-fault driver lacks sufficient coverage.
Medical and Funeral Benefits Coverage
This optional coverage level covers medical and funeral expenses for you and your passengers following a motorcycle crash.
Collision Coverage
If your bike was damaged in the crash, you can file an insurance claim with your existing policy’s collision coverage to help pay for any vehicle repairs.
Even if you don’t have any of the above coverage levels, an experienced Pueblo motorcycle accident injury attorney at McDivitt can bring a personal injury claim against the individual responsible for the accident.
Call a Pueblo Motorcycle Accident Attorney at McDivitt Law Today!
When you get hurt in a motorcycle accident and can’t get an insurance company to pay for your damages, McDivitt Law is here to help. Our injury attorneys have all the experience needed to reach a settlement, and we’re not afraid to take your case to trial if the initial offer is insufficient.
Schedule a free case evaluation with a Pueblo motorcycle accident lawyer to see how we can help with your case.