Portland, Maine Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you suffered serious injuries in a collision, a Portland motorcycle accident lawyer at Monge & Associates can help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact our team at (207) 501-2455 or reach out through our online form to schedule a free legal consultation.

Motorcycle crashes involve complex liability issues distinct from typical passenger vehicle wrecks, which any dedicated Portland car accident lawyer regularly witnesses when assessing severe roadway trauma. When a collision occurs, riders are especially vulnerable because the physical forces involved often lead to catastrophic, life-altering bodily trauma.

Since motorcycle crashes often have serious and even fatal consequences, it is important for crash victims and their loved ones to be able to effectively navigate the legal system. A Portland motorcycle accident lawyer at Monge & Associates can provide the help and support that you need as you pursue a claim for compensation.

To find out more about how our firm can fight for you, give us a call at (207) 501-2455 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation. 

Why turn to Monge & Associates after a Portland motorcycle accident?

Monge & Associates is the right place to turn when a motorcycle crash happens because we have the background and legal skills necessary to help you build the strongest claim possible. Our goal is to maximize the chances of getting you full and fair compensation, and we will work hard from day one to make that goal a reality.

Our team brings strong credentials to the table, including the following:

• The American Institute of Legal Professionals has named Monge & Associates Law Firm of the Year
• The American Institute of Trial Lawyers named our firm as the Best Law Firm 2026
• We’ve been identified among the Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers
• We have hundreds of five-star reviews from satisfied past clients
• We’ve been representing motorcycle accident victims since 1993 and we have a deep knowledge and understanding of Portland law
• We’ve recovered billions of dollars in compensation for injured clients

These are just some of the many reasons why you should feel confident trusting Monge & Associates with your case. We don’t charge legal fees unless we win, so you have nothing to lose by letting us help you navigate the legal system and fight for justice. 

Who can you hold liable for a motorcycle accident in Portland?

In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, it’s important to determine who you can take legal action against. Some of the different potential parties who you could hold liable for a motorcycle accident in Portland include:

• A negligent driver who caused an accident through unsafe behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, fatigued driving, reckless driving, failure to yield the right of way to a motorcyclist, making an unsafe turn, or other similar issues. 
• The employer of a driver who was negligent while performing work duties. Vicarious liability rules make employers liable for the negligent actions of staff members while work duties are being performed. If a careless driver is working and causes a crash, this could mean their employer has to pay for damages, which frequently arises during complex commercial and delivery driver accident cases.
• The manufacturer of a defective vehicle, defective motorcycle, or defective parts. Product liability laws impose strict liability when harm occurs as a result of a defective product when the product is used as intended. You’ll need to prove the problem with the product caused or contributed to your injuries, although maintaining proper upkeep and standard motorcycle maintenance is also vital to rule out mechanical neglect.
• Road design or maintenance professionals including those who were responsible for making sure the road was safe to travel on. Because these individuals are usually government workers, you would take legal action against the government agencies that employ them. However, you must follow strict guidelines for suing government agencies as sovereign immunity rules can make it more difficult to take legal action against the government. 

Monge & Associates will help you to carefully review what evidence helps your car accident claim or crash investigation to identify which defendants may be to blame, particularly in complex multi-vehicle intersection collisions that create a known danger zone for riders. 

What do you need to prove to pursue a motorcycle accident claim

If you want to pursue a claim for compensation after a motorcycle accident, you must understand what you need to prove. If you’re taking legal action against a negligent driver, you must show:

• The driver had an obligation or duty to you. Generally, every driver has an obligation to follow the rules of the road.
• The driver was negligent. Negligence requires is a breach of duty of the standard of care. A driver is negligent if they are more careless than a hypothetical average reasonable driver would have been in the same circumstances. Violation of a safety rule can also be evidence that a driver was negligent.
• The negligence caused the crash. Your motorcycle accident must have happened because of the failure of the driver, especially when excessive speeds cause violent high-speed collisions.
• You suffered compensable damages. You must have experienced harm that the defendant can compensate you for. Motorcycle accident victims can obtain compensation for both economic losses (like medical bills and lost wages and reduced earning power) as well as for pain and suffering and emotional distress.

If you are pursuing a claim against other defendants, you may need to make different legal arguments. That’s why it’s so important to have an attorney representing you who is experienced with evaluating a motorcycle accident claim and who knows the law inside and out. 

Monge & Associates has decades of experience developing effective legal strategies to maximize the chances that motorcycle accident victims can get the compensation they deserve through a favorable settlement or court verdict. Under Maine’s comparative fault statute, 14 M.R.S. § 156, a claimant’s recovery may be reduced or barred if their own fault is equal to or greater than the defendant’s, making thorough investigation vital. In addition, claims must comply with the applicable statute of limitations under 14 M.R.S. § 752.

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Contact a Portland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today 

If you or someone you love has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, you owe it to yourself to get legal help from day one so you can maximize your chances of recovering the funds you need to rebuild.

Monge & Associates doesn’t charge legal fees unless we win, and our team is committed to providing compassionate representation to injured clients. We’ll help you identify defendants, gather evidence, and prove your claim. 

To find out more about the services we offer and the ways that we can fight for you, give us a call at (207) 501-2455 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.

Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys
75 Market St Apt 204
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 501-2455