Louisville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Dedicated Louisville Motorcycle Accident Attorney Ready To Fight injured Riders

Seth Gladstein
Lead Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Riding a motorcycle can be pure bliss. Whether you are taking a joy ride through the country or livening up your regular commute, traveling on two wheels can be exciting, invigorating, and just plain fun. Even though riding motorcycles comes with hazards, the vast majority of riders are familiar with both their vehicles and the law. Still, accidents happen, often due to other drivers, poor road design, or road conditions.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash it is vital you speak to a knowledgeable and proven Louisville motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible.

Specifically, for almost 5,000 motorcyclists per year in the United States, the ride ends in an accident-related fatality. Over 800 riders died in Kentucky alone in 2016, while thousands more are injured in traffic accidents each year.

Because of the nature and construction of motorcycles, motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injury, including traumatic brain injuries and death. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a motorcycle accident, it is vital that you understand the crash from a legal perspective and get the justice and compensation that you deserve from the at-fault parties.

Our Louisville motorcycle accident attorney is here to help. To schedule a confidential, complimentary consultation, with our knowledgeable lawyer, please contact us today.

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Proving Liability in Louisville, KY Motorcycle Accidents

It is a dangerous misconception that motorcycle-riders are brash, speeding thrill-seekers who do not follow the rules of the road – and that bikers are responsible for the vast majority of Kentucky motorcycle accidents.

In reality, according to the famed Hurt Report, only 25 percent of motorcycle accidents are of a single-vehicle nature and 75 percent involve a collision between the motorcyclist and another vehicle. Out of the later collisions, two-thirds were the result of the driver violating the motorcyclist’s right-of-way.

In other words, a large number of motorcycle accidents in Louisville, KY are the fault of another driver and still others are the fault of another party, such as a trucking company or municipality. But how do you prove that in court?

Traffic law can be surprisingly tricky, and odds are, the driver who ran into you has an insurance provider that is very committed to placing the blame on you.

At Gladstein Law Firm, PLLC, our Louisville motorcycle accident attorney can help you prove liability by taking an aggressive, thorough approach to your claim. Our team will:

Cautiously gather all evidence related to your case, including the accident report, clinical history, and witness declaration.
Analyze this evidence with a fine-toothed comb, reconstruction both your accident and your injuries.
Explore how this evidence points to the faulty party under the law.
Take the necessary steps to prove liability under Kentucky personal injury law.

Hire an experienced Louisville motorcycle accident lawyer to be on your side.

$150,000 SETTLEMENT

Motor Vehicle Accident Case

Attorney Seth Gladstein obtained a $150,000 settlement for a client. This case involved a $100,000.00 policy limits motor vehicle accident case. In the crash, the client, age 48, suffered a patellar (knee cap) fracture, which required surgery and inpatient rehabilitation. The client also suffered sternal and rib cage injuries. In addition, she missed a significant amount of work while recuperating from her injuries.

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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Kentucky

All too often, bikers are not at fault for their accident and injury. Here are the most common causes of Kentucky motorbike accidents in which a rider is not at fault include:

A driver turns left directly in front of an oncoming motorcycle.
A driver parked on the side of the road opens their door in the path of an oncoming motorcycle.
A driver on a highway or interstate changes lanes into the path of a motorcycle.
A driver following too closely rear-ends a motorcycle.
A driver does not respect a motorcycle rider’s right-of-way.
A driver causes an accident due to speaking or breaking a traffic law.
A driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
A road is not properly maintained by a state, city, or town, causing a motorcyclist to lose control of his or her bike.

Recoverable Damages in Motorcycle Accident Claims

Motorcycle accident victims are entitled to seek various types of damages when they have personal injury claims due to other drivers’ negligence (or other factors beyond their control). When you hire an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer to represent you, your lawyer will be able to help you seek full and fair compensation for your:

Present and Future Medical Expenses

Serious motorcycle accidents can leave riders suffering from various types of severe injuries. From soft tissue injuries and broken bones to head injuries and spinal cord injuries (i.e., partial or complete paralysis), injured riders are entitled to just compensation for the costs of medical treatment for all forms of accident-related trauma. Injured riders are entitled to just compensation for their physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other therapy costs as well.

Other Out-of-Pocket Costs

Along with medical expenses, injured motorcycle riders are entitled to just compensation for their other out-of-pocket costs as well. When you hire an experienced attorney to represent you, your attorney will be able to help ensure that you are seeking full coverage for your prescriptions, medical supplies, transportation costs, and other expenses.

Lost Wages and Benefits

If your medical records show that your injuries from a motorcycle collision prevent you from working, you are entitled to just compensation for your lost wages and benefits. If any injury suffered in a motorcycle collision prevents you from working (or restricts your ability to work), you should be sure to include your present and future lost earnings in your personal injury case

Pain and Suffering

All types of common motorcycle accident injuries can leave riders struggling to cope with severe pain and suffering. But, the insurance companies won’t cover these (or any other) losses without a fight—and this is one of several reasons why it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side.

Scarring and Disfigurement

Burns, severe lacerations, loss of digits and limbs, and other devastating injuries from motorcycle wrecks can result in permanent scarring and disfigurement. If you have been permanently scarred or disfigured due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to just compensation above and beyond the costs of your medical care for these injuries.

Emotional Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress

Devastating motorcycle wrecks can also leave riders struggling to cope with severe emotional trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you are struggling with these effects, it will be important for you to engage an experienced personal injury law firm that can help you seek just compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurer through the legal process.

Loss of Companionship, Consortium, and Enjoyment of Life

When serious motorcycle accidents occur, injured riders can face various other non-financial consequences as well. These include loss of companionship, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life. If you have a claim for your accident, seeking damages for these losses will be important for helping ensure that you recover maximum compensation.

Quick Motorcycle Safety Tips For Riders in Louisville, KY

Always follow the rules of the road, including abiding by the speed limit.
Wear protective gear at all times, including a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet and clothes that protect your hands, feet, arms, and legs from road rash.
Turn on your headlight at all times and wear bright and reflective clothing to maximize your visibility.
Take a motorbike training course to increase your knowledge and experience. Acclimate yourself with the entirety of Kentucky’s motorcycle-specific traffic laws and regulations.
Be aware of the weather and avoid riding in dangerous conditions including rain, snow, ice, wind, and fog.
Never tailgate: striking the rear bumper of another vehicle can result in serious injuries for the rider, not just a fender-bender.

Motorcycle Helmets: How Wearing (or Not Wearing) a Helmet Can Impact Your Claim

In Kentucky, only riders under the age of 21 are legally required to wear a motorcycle helmet. However, it is strongly recommended that all riders wear helmets, as they have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of catastrophic head injuries and traffic fatalities in motorcycle accident cases.

If you weren’t wearing a helmet, what does this mean for your case? The short answer is, “It depends.” If your decision not to wear a helmet is determined to be a factor in causing your injuries, this could potentially reduce (but not eliminate) the damages you are entitled to recover. In this scenario, it will be critical to gather evidence of liability from all available sources in order to effectively assert your legal rights and seek to hold the at-fault party accountable.

Why It’s Important to Have Experienced Legal Representation

Even if it is clear that a reckless, drunk, or distracted driver is to blame for your injuries, it is still important to have experienced legal representation. Regardless of what happened, you will need to be able to prove your rights under Kentucky law in order to seek the full compensation you deserve. Whether you are dealing with burns, orthopedic injuries, a traumatic head injury, abdominal injuries, or other internal injuries, you will need an experienced attorney who can prove why the accident happened and prove how much you deserve to recover.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Louisville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

The damages a rider sustains from colliding with a vehicle can be devastating. Medical bills can reach into six figures, while lost income and future income can affect a family financially for years or decades. Ultimately, the financial burden alone of a serious motorcycle injury could put your entire life on hold. If you’ve found yourself in this type of situation, you probably feel overwhelmed and unsure of how exactly to proceed.

With the help of a skilled motorcycle accident attorney from Gladstein Law Firm, PLLC you can effectively pursue the compensation you need to recover. Kentucky has strict limits on the time allowed for filing a lawsuit in a motorcycle accident case. Don’t miss out on your chance to hold the negligent accountable and pursue the compensation you need to recover.

Our legal practitioner also regularly handles other types of cases involving:

Call our office today to schedule a free and private consultation with our knowledgeable Louisville motorcycle accident attorney.

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