Hackensack Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
See how a Hackensack motorcycle accident lawyer could help you collect the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact an experienced attorney at Garces, Grabler, and LeBrocq today for a consultation. Whether you were the driver of a motorcycle, the passenger, or a nearby pedestrian, our competent and compassionate lawyers are ready to help.
Remember, you do not need to accept the first settlement offer made by an insurance company. Speak to a skilled personal injury attorney first.
What Can Cause a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents are most common during the warmer, drier months of spring and summer. Bike wreck season unofficially begins around Memorial Day and continues through September, when the weather is nice enough to drive a bike, and people are spending more time on the road.
Whenever a vehicle hits the road, there is always a risk of an accident and personal injury. Motorcyclists, however, face more risks of injury because they are not enclosed in a vehicle.
The injuries a biker or passenger might face have to do with the speed of all vehicles involved, the angle from which the bike is struck, and the type of collision. When a stopped motorcycle is struck from behind, the driver and passenger may be tossed forward into oncoming traffic, for instance.
A side hit or T-bone from a fast-moving car can toss a biker and their passenger high into the air or cause them to slide on the pavement for hundreds of feet. After the initial collision, some bikers and passengers are also struck by other traffic. These injuries can be life-threatening and sometimes immediately fatal. A lawyer in Hackensack could determine the cause of a motorcycle collision and who is responsible for it.
Common Injuries After Motorcycle Accidents
Every motorcycle wreck is a unique case, and a wide array of injuries are associated with bike wrecks.
Some of the most common injuries seen by our motorcycle accident attorneys in Hackensack include:
- Concussions
- Broken bones in arms and wrists
- “Whiplash” and other neck injuries
- Skin injuries, like severe cases of burns and road rash
- Blunt force trauma to the head, which causes traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Complex fractures of bones, where the bone protrudes through the victim’s skin
- Severe organ damage, especially when a rider is tossed off of a bridge, into a structure, or onto trees
Sometimes, a biker or passenger’s injuries may not be immediately apparent. This is especially true of whiplash and soft tissue injuries (sprains and strains). Adrenaline and the body’s immediate response to an accident sometimes causes a victim to believe they are unhurt or merely jostled about, only to discover serious injuries over the next few days.
Seek Medical Attention
Drivers and passengers involved in a motorcycle accident should seek medical care immediately, even if they believe they are unhurt. When injury symptoms appear days later, a person should seek the necessary care.
Motorcycle accident victims deserve to be compensated for their medical bills, missed wages, physical therapy costs, and sometimes pain and suffering. Every case is unique, so it takes an experienced attorney to help a person collect the funds they genuinely deserve.
Consult With a Hackensack Motorcycle Accident Attorney to Learn More
If you or a loved one were hurt in a bike wreck, consult with a Hackensack motorcycle accident lawyer at Garces, Grabler, and LeBrocq today. We have helped many people collect the compensation they are owed, and we are ready to fight tirelessly on your behalf. Book your consultation today to get started.
