Colorado Springs Motorcycle Accident Attorney

The Colorado Springs area offers some of the best motorcycle terrains in Colorado – if not the country – with its long and beautiful rides through prairies and along winding roads that head into the mountains. However, motorcycle riding in the region can also be highly dangerous. Too many motor vehicle drivers fail to share the road safely.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident caused by a careless or reckless driver, The Wilhite Law Firm will protect your rights and pursue the compensation you are due. We have decades of experience with handling motorcycle accident claims on behalf of Colorado Springs residents. Call our experienced personal injury lawyers today to discuss your case in a free consultation.

What Should You Do If You Are Hurt in A Motorcycle Accident in Colorado Springs, CO?

After a motorcycle accident in Colorado Springs, you need to carefully focus your efforts on protecting your health and your legal rights. Here are five steps that you should take:

• Call 911. Police and other first responders can immediately secure the scene and provide emergency medical treatment. A police officer can also investigate the motorcycle crash and prepare a report.
• Get To The Hospital. If you are on a motorcycle, you don’t have much protection physically. Even if you are a bit numb or in shock, you may later begin feeling your injuries. Most people with serious injuries reported that they did not start to really feel the full extent of the injuries until a few days or even up to a week after the accident. It is always best to go to the hospital and get your injuries evaluated and documented by medical providers as early as possible. If you are told to follow up and make appointments, be sure to follow your doctor’s recommendations.
• Request A Copy Of The Crash Report. You should try to get a copy of the police accident report. You can contact the law enforcement agency that responded to the crash such as the Colorado Springs Police Department or El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. You can also order a copy through the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Do Not Talk To Adjusters. In the days immediately following a crash, an insurance company adjuster may contact you and ask for a recorded statement or even request access to your medical records. You should ask for the adjuster’s name and phone number and request the claim number. However, you should wait to do anything else until you talk with a lawyer.
• Call A Lawyer. An experienced motorcycle crash lawyer from The Wilhite Law Firm will protect your rights and deal with the insurance company on your behalf. The lawyer will ultimately prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you.

What Are the Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents In Colorado Springs?

For a number of reasons, people get hurt in motorcycle crashes in and around Colorado Springs. While driver inexperience plays a role in some crashes, the majority of serious bike crashes involve the following scenarios:

• Rear-End Crashes – When drivers are in heavy traffic, they may get distracted and “bump” a motorcycle from behind. Some drivers simply follow motorcycles too closely. Even a minor collision can lead to serious injuries for a motorcyclist.
• Drunk Drivers – Impaired drivers continue to pose a major threat on Colorado roads. Their lack of judgment slowed reactions, and general inability to identify dangers are all reasons why drunk drivers claim many motorcyclists’ lives each year.
• Distracted Drivers – When they are texting, talking on the phone or being otherwise oblivious to the road around them, drivers can easily cause collisions with motorcyclists.
• Inattentional Blindness – Most cars on the road look the same. So, drivers get accustomed to seeing vehicles in a certain way. As a result, they can become “blind” to motorcycles – even when one is directly in front of the drive – and collide with them.

How Do You Prove Liability After a Colorado Motorcycle Wreck?

To recover compensation in a Colorado motorcycle accident claim, you must prove that another driver was at fault. However, you should not expect the other driver’s insurance company to simply accept liability and pay a claim without a fight. Insurance companies make their money by collecting premiums and by paying as little as possible in accident and injury claims. So, in the event of a motorcycle accident, the insurance company may try to shift the blame to you.

If the insurance company fails to treat you fairly or offer you a reasonable settlement amount, The Wilhite Law Firm will step in and ensure your rights are protected. We will thoroughly investigate your motorcycle accident and make sure blame is placed where it belongs – on the at-fault driver. We can preserve, collect and analyze evidence such as:

We work with highly knowledgeable professionals in fields such as accident reconstruction who can help us to establish why a motorcycle crash happened and who was responsible for it. By leaving no stone unturned in our investigation and analysis of a crash, we can refute any efforts by an insurance company to place undue blame on you for a motorcycle accident.

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What Compensation is Available For Colorado Motorcycle Wreck Victims?

A motorcycle collision can result in life-changing injuries. This is mainly due to the fact that motorcycle riders have no structural protection in a crash, and they are often thrown from their bikes upon impact. Our attorneys understand the serious nature of these accidents. We aggressively pursue compensation for your past and future medical bills and other damages, including:

Get Help From Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO Today

You have only a limited amount of time after a motorcycle accident in which to file a claim. So, don’t wait to get the legal help you need and deserve. Contact The Wilhite Law Firm today and allow us to put more than four decades of legal experience as well as our extensive resources on your side. Our initial consultations are always free.