Spokane Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycles accounted for 16% of all traffic fatalities in 2024, which is the most recent year for which data is available. Motorcyclists are around 27 times as likely as occupants of passenger cars to be killed in an accident, as motorcycle riders have no protection from the road. 

If you or someone you love is involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to understand your rights. In many cases, a driver of another vehicle is to blame for the incident that harmed you, as drivers rarely know how to share the road safely with riders. Insurance adjusters often try to unfairly blame the rider, which is why consulting an experienced Spokane personal injury lawyer is critical.

Monge & Associates can conduct a thorough investigation, determine your crash cause, and help you take appropriate legal action to recover the compensation you deserve. To learn more about how we can help, call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with a Spokane motorcycle accident lawyer. 

How Monge & Associates Can Help You After a Motorcycle Accident 

In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, you need to take some key steps to protect your right to make an accident claim. Monge & Associates can help with all of those steps, including:

• Identifying the defendants: You’ll need to identify all of the different parties who could be liable for your losses. This could include negligent drivers, their employers, those responsible for road design and maintenance, or the motorcycle manufacturer if a defect caused the accident. 
• Investigating the accident: You have the burden of proving the other driver was to blame for the accident. Our legal team has the resources necessary to conduct a thorough investigation, including working with an accident reconstruction specialist if necessary to prove how the crash happened. 
• Building a strong claim: Monge & Associates has been exclusively representing injured victims since 1993. We have a deep understanding of Washington laws, the Spokane court system, and how to present evidence compellingly. We can put our knowledge to work to help you build the strongest possible claim and to show the extent of your losses.
• Negotiating a settlement or going to court: Our team has recovered over $1 billion for clients because we know how to negotiate effective settlements and present evidence in an understandable and convincing way in court. While every case is different, our proven track record in helping clients recover large verdicts and settlements should give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your case is in good hands. 

These are just some of the many ways our legal team can advocate for you in the aftermath of your motorcycle accident. We also provide you with personalized, supportive representation, which means we are here to keep you informed, answer your questions, and offer insight into your case at every step. 

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents 

Motorcycle accidents often occur because drivers don’t know how to share the road safely with these vehicles and they make dangerous decisions because of it.

Motorcycles can be smaller and harder to see than passenger cars, so drivers can miss a motorcyclist if they don’t check their blind spots. Drivers of passenger cars also frequently misjudge motorcycle speed, fail to yield when required, and make unsafe turns that put motorcyclists at risk.

While there are many different driver mistakes that can lead to a crash, here are some of the most common causes of motorcycle collisions:

• Fatigued driving: Tired drivers have slower reflexes and impaired judgment, making it more likely they will hit a motorcycle rider.
• Distracted driving: It’s easy to miss a motorcycle’s presence when a driver is focused on the infotainment system, their GPS, their phone, or other things besides the road. 
• Impaired driving: Drivers impaired by drugs and alcohol are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. 
• Reckless drivers: Speeding and unsafe passing all increase the risk of a motorcycle accident. 

These are just some of the many ways drivers put motorcycle riders’ lives in jeopardy. If you are hurt in a motorcycle crash, Monge & Associates will work with you to examine security camera footage, interview witnesses, connect with accident reconstruction specialists, and otherwise gather as much evidence as possible showing how the driver fell short and caused a crash as a direct result.

Motorcycle Accident Injuries 

Motorcycle accident injuries are often very serious because motorcycles don’t have airbags, bumpers, shoulder belts, and other safety equipment that is now routinely found in standard passenger cars. 

When a motorcycle rider is struck by a vehicle, the motorcyclist often absorbs the full force and impact, which can cause very serious injury. It’s also common for motorcycle riders to be thrown from their bike in the event of a crash, which can cause a secondary impact when they hit the hard road surface. 

Unfortunately, this means many of the most common motorcycle accident injuries can have a very detrimental effect on the rider or passenger’s health. Some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Internal injuries, including organ damage and internal bleeding
• Lower extremity injuries
• Bone fractures
• Road rash

You want to make sure your injuries are clearly documented, so seek prompt medical attention in the immediate aftermath of an accident.  

Getting immediate medical help can allow you to identify all potential health issues, including those that don’t show immediate symptoms. This is critical both to get those injuries treated before they progress to a more serious condition, as well as to ensure that you can document the fact that they were caused by your crash so you can pursue a damage claim.

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Contact a Spokane Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

Monge & Associates is committed to helping you fight for justice in the aftermath of your motorcycle accident. For more than 30 years, we’ve represented crash victims and worked to build strong claims so we can maximize the chances you’ll recover full and fair compensation.

To find out more about how we can help you, give us a call today to talk with a Spokane motorcycle accident lawyer. Your consultation is always free, and we don’t charge legal fees unless we win, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our team ASAP after your accident.