Minnesota Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Provides an Overview of Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits
The roadways are more dangerous than ever for motorcycle operators and their passengers. Unfortunately, the perception is that cycle owners are careless and pose a threat of harm to others. Yet, it is usually the case that automobile drivers cause the collisions that result in serious personal injury to, or the death of, those who enjoy motorcycling. Each year, many thousands of motorcyclists lose their lives across the U.S.
People who choose to ride a motorcycle are highly susceptible to suffering an injury in an accident, given the exposure they face on the roadways. Helmets, jackets, chaps and boots offer little protection against some of the most serious injuries, including herniated discs, traumatic brain injury, neck injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and broken bones. Substantial medical expense coupled with ongoing wage loss can cripple the finances of the family of a motorcycle accident victim.
The Minneapolis motorcycle accident attorneys with our law firm handle a wide variety of motorcycle accident cases, including helping clients who have been injured on a motorcycle as the result of:
- Defects in the Roadway;
- Automobile Drivers Acting in a Careless Manner;
- Motorcycle Design Defects;
- Another Driver's Failure to Properly Yield;
- Another Driver's Failure to Use Their Mirrors;
- Another Driver's Failure to Brake; and
- Another Driver's Creation of Roadway Hazards and Obstacles
In Minnesota, a motorcycle driver or passenger who sustains an injury from a cycle accident must file suit within six years from the day of the accident. In a wrongful death situation, the timeframe is reduced to two years. Some question whether it makes a difference if they were not wearing a helmet at the time of the motorcycle accident. Under Minnesota law it is irrelevant whether you or your passenger were wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be awarded past and future lost wages, past and future medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering. In some situations, particularly where alcohol is involved, punitive damages may be awarded.
Have you been injured in a motorcycle accident? Speak with a MN motorcycle accident lawyer with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. Our attorneys have years of experience and will fight to obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100 or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We offer free consultations at any of our six Twin Cities metro offices or our lawyers can meet you at a location convenient for you.
