Motorcycle & Bicycle Accident Lawyers

There are also cases where drivers are DUI or driving while under the influence of drugs. People in these conditions can often drive impulsively – pulling out backward and forwards, from driveways and alleys too fast, without looking both directions and putting bicyclists and others in danger.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases data about bicycle crashes each year. For 2014, which is the latest year for which information is available, the NHTSA reported the following: 

• 726 Americans were killed in bicycle accidents in 2014.
• The average age of bicyclists who were killed in motor vehicle collisions was 45. 
• Seventy-one percent of those who were killed were in urban areas, and 88 percent of them were males.
• Nineteen percent of those who were killed had blood alcohol concentrations of 0.08 or higher, and 35 percent of the fatal bicycle accidents involved a motorist or a cyclist with BACs at 0.08 percent or higher.
• Twenty percent of fatal bicycle accidents happened between 6 p.m. and 8:59 p.m.
• Bicycle collisions with cars accounted for one-third of all reported bicycle accident injuries.

Riding your bicycle is a safe, healthy, and cherished way of life, but we have a long way to go to create a truly bicycle-friendly community.

• Ride with a cell phone, personal identification, emergency contact, and something to write with.
• Call the police or an ambulance immediately. If you are unable to do so, ask someone to help.
• Always wait for the police to arrive and file an official accident report. A police report provides documentation detailing the incident, including the identity of witnesses.
• Leave your bike in the same state it was after the accident, if possible. Take pictures of the bike and the scene of the accident, if possible.
• Obtain the contact information of any witnesses.
• Immediately seek medical attention.
• Never negotiate with the driver of the vehicle, regardless of who may be at fault. Get the driver’s name and his or her insurance information, along with the names of any passengers.
• Give no written or recorded statements to anyone.

If you have been involved in such injuries and have suffered damage as a result of another person’s negligent action, then compensation is your right. Recovery for your damages may be based on compensatory damages such as medical expenses, home care, and nursing expenses, lost wages, as well as mental stress and pain and suffering, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and loss of consortium. In some instances, due to product defects in car accidents, punitive damages may be attributable as well. For more questions regarding compensation for your injuries, contact our bicycle accident lawyers.

The Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael F. Mahoney understand the ins and outs of Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Cases. Even though a motorcycle accident does not happen as often as car accidents, the injuries a motorcycle accident victim suffers are usually much more severe or even fatal. 

There is no doubt that the State of Massachusetts offers some of the best scenery and stretches of road for a motorcyclist. Whether you are the sports bike (crotch rocket) type or enjoy riding a Harley, chopper, low rider, or cruiser, the damage and injuries suffered during a motorcycle accident are usually severe. When a motorcycle collides with a car, it is often fatal. Even though helmets and other safety gear may help reduce the damage, injuries suffered in these types of accidents usually change the way a person lives the rest of their life. 

Motorcycle accidents are often overwhelming for the victim and their family – whether the results are fractures, road rash, scarring, or a fatality. Medical bills can become staggering, and the injuries can often result in disabilities preventing employment and causing severe financial burdens for the family. Insurance companies or others will attempt to contact you immediately after an accident to settle your case for much less than what you may be entitled to or even need. It is essential to have a firm that will advise you and protect your interests and your rights every step of the way.

A court can award financial compensation for Medical costs, pain, suffering, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. In fatal accidents, the victim’s family could be entitled to file a “wrongful death” action to recover compensation for the loss of their loved one.

If you or a loved one has suddenly and unexpectedly been injured while riding a motorcycle, you need to contact our motorcycle accident lawyers who understand the rules of the road and the court to protect you. At the Law Offices of Michael F. Mahoney, we take on all the financial costs involved with the case and our clients owe us nothing until financial compensation is recovered. The motorcycle accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael F. Mahoney are here to help Motorcycle Accident Victims.