Motorcycle accidents are among the most frightening types of auto accidents, and if you’ve recently sustained a serious injury in one, you need a skilled Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer on your side. Our firm has handled countless motorcycle accident claims in the past, and we are ready to effectively handle yours as well. Contact Steven Jones Injury Law today to learn more about what we can do for you.
Do I Need an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, you need an attorney who will show you respect and put in the hard work required to prove your claim. Fortunately, you have just found that attorney right here at Steven Jones Injury Law.
Georgia’s Motorcycle Helmet Law
Though not all states require motorcyclists to wear helmets, Georgia does. In the state of Georgia, motorcyclists of all ages are required, by law, to wear helmets at all times. Not only are you legally obligated to wear a helmet, but doing so may also save your life.
Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Atlanta
Motorcycle accidents can happen for many different reasons. Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents that our firm sees are as follows:
- Dooring accidents
- Accidents at stoplights
- Texting and driving
- Other drivers failing to look before merging or changing lanes
- Driving while intoxicated
- Tailing motorcyclists too closely
- Inclement weather conditions
Is PIP Available for Motorcyclists in Georgia?
PIP, also known as Personal Injury Protection insurance, is a form of no-fault auto insurance that essentially provides injured parties in auto accidents with financial compensation to cover a portion of the expenses they incurred as a result of their accident and injury, regardless of who caused the accident. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are excluded from PIP insurance in Georgia, meaning that if you are injured in an accident, the only way you will recover financial compensation is if you can prove that the other party caused the accident in a personal injury claim with the assistance of an Atlanta injury lawyer.
Recovering Compensation
To recover compensation after a motorcycle accident, you will have to prove that you were injured as a direct result of another party’s negligence. As long as our firm can satisfy the burden of proof on your behalf, we should recover financial compensation to help you cope with any damages you’ve incurred. Compensation may cover both economic and non-economic damages.
Contact an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you can depend on an experienced Atlanta motorcycle accident lawyer right here at Steven Jones Injury Law. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation with our firm.