Because of their smaller size, motorcycles are often difficult to see, especially at night or in bad weather conditions. Drivers of larger vehicles making a left turn or changing lanes may also misjudge the speed of a motorcycle. Some drivers may also buy into the negative stereotype that motorcyclists are rebellious or dangerous drivers.
If you or a family member is hit by an oncoming car or some other accident caused by reckless driving, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses and economic losses from at-fault parties. As your lawyer, I will investigate the facts of your case to determine liability and the extent of your injuries. I will then work with insurance companies to obtain maximum compensation on your behalf.
Recovering Compensation for Serious Injury
Motorcyclists who are involved in motorcycle-auto collisions are at a greater risk of sustaining serious injury or even fatal injuries because of their smaller size and lack of structural protection. If you were not at fault for your accident, you may be able to recover compensation from the other driver for your:
- Medical and rehabilitative expenses
- Lost income
- Lost working capacity and loss of opportunity
- Other financial losses
- Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
Most cases settle through negotiation or mediation, though some are settled through trial. My legal team and I are prepared to handle either scenario, and we will take the proper steps to protect benefits to which you are entitled. We routinely work with top professional experts, including accident reconstruction engineers, doctors, occupational therapists, vocational counsellors and economists, to prove your claim.
What If I Was Involved in a Hit-and-Run?
If another driver was at fault for the accident but did not stop or did not have insurance, you can still recover compensation under special provisions of your own insurance policy. As your lawyer, I will help you protect your benefits until your claim is finished.
Were You Involved in a Hit-and-Run Accident? Toronto-Area Lawyer Tim Leigh-Bell Can Help
If you or a family member sustained a serious motorcycle injury in a reckless driving accident, contact me, Mississauga lawyer Tim Leigh-Bell, at 289-652-1611 or toll free at 1-800-626-7041 for a free consultation. I represent clients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and throughout Ontario.
