Seattle Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Motorcycle accident victims, those who care for them and those who have lost loved ones in tragic crashes all need the help of dedicated accident attorneys who are passionate about fighting for the rights of injured bikers. The Seattle motorcycle accident attorneys of the Budigan Law Firm understand the unique challenges you and your family face in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, and we are determined to recover full and fair compensation for each of our clients no matter how difficult the case. Please, do not hesitate to call and schedule your free consultation to learn more about how we can help.
Challenges Faced by Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle accident cases routinely present a combination of challenges that we rarely see in other types of motor vehicle accidents. These include:
- Severe or catastrophic injuries
- Jurors who do not have experience riding motorcycles and do not understand how accidents occur
- Bias against bikers as risk-takers or trouble makers at every step of the way, often starting with the driver who caused the accident and running through the EMTs and law enforcement who responded to the scene to the jurors at trial
- Lack of witnesses or unreliable witnesses, including victims who cannot remember the events due to their injuries
If You Were Not Wearing a Helmet
Washington law requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets. However, failure to wear a helmet does not prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries. In Washington, pure comparative fault applies. If you were partly responsible for your accident or injuries, your compensation can be reduced by your percentage of blame.
Failure to wear a helmet does not cause accidents, so it will not affect your portion of blame for the accident itself. It can affect your portion of blame for your injuries, but only for the injuries that a helmet can prevent or minimize. So, knee injuries and back injuries are still no affected by lack of helmet use. If you suffered brain injury, there is a chance that your compensation can be reduced, but it may not be.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or lost someone in a tragic crash, our Seattle motorcycle accident attorneys are here to fight for you. Please call the Budigan Law Firm at (206) 284-5305 or contact us online today to schedule your free no-obligation consultation. If we represent you, we only charge a fee if we win money for you.
