Wisconsin motorcycle accident attorneys.
A motorcycle accident isn’t excused because a driver “didn’t see you.”
Bye, Goff & Rohde stand for motorcyclists’ right to the road.
In Wisconsin, riding a motorcycle in the summer is as popular as watching the Packers in the fall. However, each year countless motorcycle riders are injured, or killed, because of the negligent or careless actions of another driver.
Motorcycles lack the safety features present in other vehicles, leaving riders defenseless in an accident. Motorcycle collisions are usually severe, and often tragic. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, the personal injury lawyers at Bye, Goff & Rohde are prepared to protect your rights and earn full compensation for your injuries.
Certain situations cause most motorcycle accidents.
Three-quarters of motorcycle accidents involve a car or other motor vehicle. Drivers often say that they “didn’t see” the motorcycle or that the bike “came out of nowhere.” These claims do not excuse a negligent driver.
The following are the most common situations that lead to a motorcycle accident:
- Car’s blind spot: a driver fails to check blind spot and collides with the motorcycle while merging or changing lanes.
- Left turns: a car makes a left turn in front of a motorcycle at an intersection.
- Large vehicles: semis, vans, trucks, and busses often block motorcycles from the view of other motorists.
- Hazardous road conditions: obstacles like pot holes or fallen branches cause motorcyclists to adjust speed or maneuver.
- Inclement weather: when the road is wet or icy, motorcycles have a difficult time maneuvering.
- Strong winds: wind gusts caused by the weather or large vehicles can move motorcycles entire lanes.
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, you face accumulating medical costs, physical therapy, and loss of wages. In addition, you may have to deal with one or more insurance companies. The personal injury attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde will work for you to get the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
What to do next:
Your first step is always to get the medical attention and treatment you need. Be sure to document (in detail) the care you receive, the facts surrounding your accident, and write down the names of any witnesses if you can.
Then, contact Bye, Goff & Rohde for a free case review. With over 120 years combined experience, our personal injury lawyers will make sure you have the financial means necessary to make a full recovery. Call us today at 1.800.607.3030 to set up an appointment. We’ll come to meet you at your home, in the hospital, or you can stop by our River Falls office.