Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Serving Springfield
After a motorcycle accident, injured bikers typically require extensive medical treatment. This is, of course, expensive, even if you have medical insurance. Many bikers or their passengers wonder how they will pay their medical bills and cover their other losses.
At Wood & Peterson, LLC, we help people injured in motorcycle accidents in the Springfield area and throughout southwest Missouri. With our many years of legal experience, we are prepared to investigate your motorcycle accident and help you hold the negligent party accountable. Speak with our Springfield motorcycle accident lawyer team today: 417-658-1131 or send an email.
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Types Of Injuries After A Springfield Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle and motorbike accidents tend to result in very serious injuries. In many cases, the injuries are catastrophic or fatal. You or a family member may have suffered injuries such as:
- Arm and leg injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputations
- Crush injuries
- Head and brain injuries
- Severe road rash and lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back injuries
- Burns
- Internal bleeding
Any of these injuries may leave you with permanent disability or disfigurement. In the most severe accidents, wrongful death may occur. We can represent you or your loved one in personal injury and wrongful death claims.
How Motorcycle Accidents Happen
Motorcyclists lack the protective barriers that surround car occupants, making them especially susceptible to serious harm in collisions. Common factors leading to Springfield motorcycle crashes include:
- Intoxicated or inattentive drivers
- Excessive speed and aggressive driving
- Failure to obey traffic controls
- Lane violations and sudden cutoffs
- Forced off-road incidents
- Left-turn intersection collisions
- Manufacturing defects
- Road hazards and poor maintenance
- Car doors opening into traffic
Our experienced Missouri motorcycle injury attorneys in Springfield investigate every detail of your crash to establish fault and identify all responsible parties. We hold negligent drivers and other liable parties accountable for the harm they caused.
What Kind Of Compensation Can I Receive After A Motorcycle Accident?
You may recover damages for financial and personal losses, which may include:
- Past and future lost income and benefits
- Loss of earning potential
- Past and future medical bills related to the accident
- Loss of household services
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of a loved one
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Funeral and burial services
The damages you recover will depend on the specifics of your accident claim and injuries.
Injured In A Motorcycle Crash? Get A Free Consultation.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in the Springfield area or anywhere in southwest Missouri, contact our motorcycle injury attorneys today. We will handle negotiations and any courtroom litigation, though trials are rare. Call 417-658-1131 or contact us online. Your consultation is free.