Kirkland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Helping Riders Injured in Motorcycle Wrecks
Few accidents are as devastating as motorcycle accidents because motorcyclists have so few forms of protection in a crash. Even though it can be assumed that most motorcycle accident victims will need extensive support from insurance companies for medical treatments, lost wages, and more, insurers rarely cooperate. Instead, most would rather try to pin the blame on the motorcyclist by going with the social stereotype that they are “naturally reckless” because they ride a motorcycle.
If you’ve been badly injured in a motorcycle accident in Kirkland, then the next thing you should do is pick up the phone, dial (425) 657-5255, and connect with Kornfeld Law. Our motorcycle accident lawyers can help you understand your rights as an injured rider and who could be liable for your damages.
Reasons why so many locals choose Kornfeld Law:
- Secured more than $35 million for injured clients
- 38+ years of professional experience
- Legal representation throughout Washington
- Free initial consultations
Severe Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
We have helped motorcycle accident victims throughout the years in their pursuits of maximized compensation. Our team has been there to support people who have suffered serious injuries and those who have been forever changed by the consequences of another motorist’s actions. No matter what type of injury you have suffered, we are here to help you seek compensation for it.
Injuries commonly suffered by motorcycle accident victims include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage
- Road rash
- Broken bones
Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Accident?
If you have lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident, then please know that Kornfeld Law can help you in this dire situation as well. We know the intricacies and delicate natures of wrongful death claims. Allow us to advance your claim while you focus on the grieving process. You never need to worry about feeling overlooked or rushed because we know the importance of integrating sensitivity for your emotions into our casework.
Wrongful death claims can pursue unique types of damages, including:
- Medical bills for the deceased’s final treatments
- Funeral and burial costs
- Wages the deceased probably would have earned in life
- Pain and suffering the deceased likely felt before passing away
- Loss of companionship and daily care experienced by loved ones
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
What caused your motorcycle accident is important for figuring out liability. If you were able to collect important evidence from the scene of the crash, then please allow our attorneys to examine it to better determine the cause. Information like pictures of the crash scene, eyewitness statements, and whether or not first responders arrived on the scene are all helpful for us to do our jobs even better.
Causes of motorcycle accidents can include:
- Driver failing to check blind spots
- Driver turning left in front of a motorcyclist
- Poor road conditions, possibly combined with rough weather
- Motorcycle part defects like ineffective brakes
When we determine the cause, we can next see who is liable for your damages. There might be more than one party to name as a defendant, which could also mean there are multiple insurance policies to file against. In any situation, you don’t need to worry about the details because we can handle them all for you.
How to Prove Liability in a Kirkland Motorcycle Accident Case
Proving liability in a Kirkland motorcycle accident case can be complex and overwhelming for victims. In order to prove that another party is responsible for their accident injuries, they must build a comprehensive case that involves establishing multiple elements of negligence on the part of the other party. This includes showing that the defendant:
- Owed a duty of care to the victim,
- Failed to fulfill this duty,
- Caused an accident as a result, and
- Directly caused the plaintiff’s injuries.
To support these claims, motorcycle accident victims may need to provide evidence such as police reports, medical records, eyewitness testimony, photos or videos of the crash site, and more. Each piece of evidence can help them establish that another party was at fault for their losses. However, collecting all available evidence in support of their claim may be difficult on your own, especially if you are trying to heal from a severe injury. Enlisting legal counsel from an experienced Kirkland motorcycle attorney can give riders greater assurance that they will be able to secure full and fair compensation for their damages.
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Shortly after a bad motorcycle wreck, you can be certain that the insurance companies are already thinking of ways to dodge paying you a fair amount. Strengthen your claim and stand up for yourself with the help of our Kirkland motorcycle accident attorneys. We believe everyone deserves justice and compensation after serious traffic collisions. Let us show you what we can do by securing our aggressive and personalized representation today.
Contact us or dial (425) 657-5255 to speak with a member of our firm.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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$200,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
A third-party insurance company tendered its $100,000 policy limits and our client’s insurer tendered its $100,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits after a rear-end accident resulted in whiplash, acute pain to the right knee and lower back, muscle spasm of the back, closed compression fractures, and osteoarthritis of the right hip and knee.
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$145,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
After our client was rear-ended at 50 mph and his vehicle was totaled, our attorneys got insurance companies to pay out $50,000 policy limits and $95,000 underinsured motorist (UIM) limits to account for his injuries.
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$111,540 Motor Vehicle Accident
We helped our client settle with a third-party when he was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended.
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$275,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client received a $275,000 third-party settlement after he was rear-ended and recruited our firm. The accident took a toll on our client’s spine and abdomen. He suffered a cervical strain, right trapezius strain, chest wall contusion, and abdominal wall contusion. Our client also sprained his left foot and ankle, sustained A.C. arthrosis and degenerative labral tears, and suffered mild chronic rotator cuff tendinosis.
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$8,500,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
We recovered $8.5 Million for the families of two victims who were killed in a head on collision after an impaired driver over the centerline on a highway on Whidbey Island.
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$250,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Our client was involved in a rear-end collision on the I-5 near Federal Way, caused by a car who careened into their vehicle at 60 miles per hour. As a result, our client suffered various injuries and medical conditions, ranging from concussion to a significant injury to their left arm, necessitating surgical treatment. The client’s medical bills tallied to more than $86,000.00. Sentry Claims settled the case for $250,000 during mediation.