Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Motorcycle accidents can result in devastating injuries that change your life forever. Unlike car occupants protected by steel frames and airbags, riders face severe harm when collisions occur. You need experienced representation to recover the compensation you deserve.
At the law offices of Geary & Geary, LLP, we have decades of experience representing injured riders throughout Massachusetts. Our personal injury team understands the emotional and financial strain these injuries place on victims and their families. We provide personalized attention to your case, protecting your rights while dealing with insurance companies and fighting to obtain full recovery for your losses.
How Do You Prove Fault In A Motorcycle Accident Case?
Proving fault in motorcycle accident cases requires thorough investigation and compelling evidence. We begin by obtaining police reports that document the crash scene, vehicle positions and any citations issued. Witness interviews provide crucial testimony about how the collision occurred and who caused it. Photographs of vehicle damage, skid marks, road conditions and traffic signals help reconstruct the incident.
Medical records establish the severity of your injuries and link them directly to the motorcycle crash. We may consult accident reconstruction specialists who analyze physical evidence to demonstrate negligence. Traffic camera footage and dashcam videos provide objective proof of driver behavior. Cell phone records can reveal whether the at-fault driver was distracted.
What Should You Expect When Dealing With Insurance Companies After A Motorcycle Accident?
Insurance companies frequently attempt to minimize payouts to motorcycle accident victims. Adjusters may claim you were partially at fault, argue your injuries are not serious or offer quick settlements far below your actual damages. They know riders face bias from juries who view motorcyclists as reckless risk-takers.
Having a motorcycle accident lawyer protects you from these tactics. We handle all communications with insurers, preventing you from making statements they might use against you. Our team calculates the true value of your claim, including medical expenses, lost wages, future treatment costs, pain and suffering, and loss of function. You focus on recovery while we pursue maximum compensation for your losses, including PIP benefits, MedPay reimbursement and damages for permanent disabilities.
Don’t Let Unanswered Questions Cost You Your Case: Motorcycle Accident FAQ
After a motorcycle accident, the last thing you need is more confusion. Below, we address the questions that our clients ask us most often.
What if the other driver blames me for the motorcycle accident?
First, do not panic. Fault is rarely decided on the spot, and what the other driver says at the scene does not determine the outcome of your case. What you say, however, can matter. Avoid admitting fault or apologizing, even casually. Something as simple as “I’m sorry” can be used against you later. Stick to the facts when speaking with police and keep your account of what happened brief and accurate.
If I wasn’t wearing a helmet, can that reduce my compensation?
All motorcycle riders are required under the law to wear a helmet in Massachusetts. However, not wearing one does not automatically bar you from recovering compensation. The other side can argue that your decision not to wear a helmet contributed to the severity of your injuries. If a court agrees, your compensation for those specific injuries may be reduced. But the at-fault driver’s responsibility for causing the crash remains a completely separate issue. This only applies to injuries a helmet would have reasonably prevented, such as head and brain injuries. If you suffered a broken leg or road rash, your helmet use is unlikely to factor into those damages at all.
If I can’t ride again, can I recover compensation for loss of enjoyment of life?
For a rider, losing the ability to get on a bike is not just an inconvenience. It is the loss of something deeply personal. Loss of enjoyment of life is a recognized form of noneconomic damages. Unlike medical bills or lost wages, noneconomic damages do not come with a price tag. Instead, they account for the human cost of your injuries, such as pain, emotional suffering and the hobbies or passions you can no longer enjoy.
Insurance companies routinely undervalue noneconomic damages because they are harder to quantify. A lawyer can help you gather the right evidence, tell your story and push back against low settlement offers that do not reflect the full impact of your injuries.
Contact Our Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Responsible parties will make excuses or blame you for their negligence. We do not accept these excuses and will fight for your rights. Contact Geary & Geary, LLP, through our online contact form for a free consultation or call our firm at 978-319-4194 to speak with our team.