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Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Riding a motorcycle on Edmonton roads can be an extremely enjoyable experience especially during the summer. However, motorcycles do not protect riders from accidents.
When a motorcyclist falls off their bike and strikes the ground in a severe crash, they have a good chance of sustaining debilitating injuries, some of which might be permanent.
Even when cyclists wear sturdy helmets and other protective gear while riding, helmets can crack, leading to traumatic head and brain damage and other medical complications.
Motorcycle accidents can also affect your overall health, career, and quality of life.
An Edmonton motorcycle accident lawyer from MNH Injury Lawyers can help you fight for compensation to help you move toward recovery. You can seek compensation for your pain and suffering, income losses, and more.
Our experienced legal team can file a personal injury claim or lawsuit on your behalf, negotiate with insurance company adjusters for the at-fault driver’s insurance company, and help you pursue a favorable settlement.
If the insurance company refuses to offer you the fair settlement compensation you need for your accident-related losses, we can file a lawsuit and litigate your case to an efficient resolution in court.
For a free case evaluation and legal consultation with an experienced Edmonton motorcycle accident lawyer, please call us at (888) 664-5298 or contact us online today to learn more.
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Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Why Choose Us?
Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents in Edmonton frequently result from the negligence of other drivers. When other people drive carelessly or recklessly, they may inadvertently cause a crash with a motorcyclist, knocking the cyclist from their bike and causing severe injuries and pain.
As soon as possible after your motorcycle accident, you should obtain the legal help that you need. Waiting too long to seek legal representation can jeopardize your case and prevent you from recovering the full monetary damages you deserve.
Not all injury lawyers in Edmonton are the same. If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash, you want a lawyer on your side who primarily handles severe motor vehicle accident cases. Additionally, you want a lawyer who regularly litigates these cases instead of settling them out of court. Fortunately, our legal team does both.
At MNH Injury Lawyers, our experienced team has a strong track record of success settling motorcycle accident claims out of court and litigating these claims in court. Our Edmonton law office is conveniently just a few blocks from Oliver Park. When you retain our legal team to represent you in your motorcycle accident case, we can start attending to the necessary legal matters. Then, you focus on getting better and achieving a full recovery.
During this time, you can rest assured that your injury matter is in good hands and that we are always aggressively fighting for your legal rights and interests.
How Much Is My Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?
How do you know if you qualify for compensation after a traffic accident, such as a motorcycle accident? An Edmonton Personal Injury Accident Lawyer at MNH Injury Lawyers can tell you for sure.
Financial Harm
Were your motorcycle accident injuries so severe that you had to stay home until you recovered? Are your injuries permanent, preventing you from earning as much money or working as many hours as you once did? Do your injuries affect your ability to perform housekeeping and yard work? Will you need continuing care in the future?
Depending on the answers to these and other questions, you may recover compensation for monetary damages, including:
- Pain and suffering:
This is for the injuries and the impact on you. Accident victims may be eligible to recover compensation for past pain and suffering from their accident date until now. In the most serious motorcycle accident cases, accident victims may experience ongoing pain, suffering, and inconvenience for the rest of their life. They might be eligible to recover compensation for their anticipated pain and suffering if they suffered a permanent injury in their motorcycle crash. - Loss of income:
This includes any part of your regular salary you did not earn. For example, if you took two weeks off to recover or had to work part-time as you readjusted to your job, you can seek compensation for that lost income. Motorcycle accident victims may also need to take time off work – and lose considerable income – when they must attend medical or physical therapy visits to treat their injuries. - Loss of benefits:
If you lose any other financial benefits associated with your job, we can determine their worth and add that amount to the value of your case.
- Future loss of working capacity:
If your injuries affect your ability to earn income over the long term, we can seek this compensation on your behalf. - Loss of housekeeping ability:
If your injuries affected your ability to perform housekeeping and yardwork, we will seek compensation. - Cost of Future Care:
We will pursue those damages if you require future care due to your injuries. - Out of pocket expenses
You might also seek compensation for certain accident-related expenses, such as the cost of repairing your motorcycle.
You might also be able to seek compensation for certain accident-related expenses, such as the cost of repairing your motorcycle.
Bodily and Emotional Harm
Physical, emotional, and psychological damages are the basis for all your losses.
You can seek compensation for such physical and emotional injuries as:
- Loss of quality of life:
Your life may have changed significantly since the accident. For example, you may no longer play with your children the same way as before, or you may need help with basic tasks like getting dressed. Fortunately, all of these intangible losses are legally compensable, and we can help you recover the monetary compensation you need by filing the appropriate claim on your behalf. - Pain and suffering:
This refers to physical distress caused by your injuries or related symptoms. It can also include emotional anguish caused by the memory of the accident or the challenging nature of your injuries. In some cases, accident victims suffer severe mental trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a direct result of their accident – and for which the accident victim may deserve to recover monetary compensation. - Loss of the ability to use one or more body parts: :
When a motorcyclist falls to the ground in an accident, they may experience spinal cord damage or suffer a complete or incomplete paralysis injury. As a result, the accident victim may not use one or more body parts, or they may lose feeling and sensation in numerous areas of their body. They may also lose the ability to control their bowel and bladder movements. Fortunately, an accident victim’s inability to use one or more body parts is legally compensable as part of a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
Wrongful Death Damages
In some cases, motorcycle accidents that result from others’ negligence are so serious that they lead to a cyclist’s untimely death. You can also seek compensation if a loved one passes away from their injuries due to someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior.
Damages in wrongful death cases include:
- Loss of income:
If you financially depended on the deceased, we can determine how much of their lifetime income might have gone to supporting you. You may then recover damages. - Loss of guidance:
You can seek damages for the loss of a loved one’s valued support and advice. - Loss of dependency:
If you or your family depended on your loved one for financial and other support, damages for loss of such support will result. - Funeral expenses:
This is the cost of laying your loved one to rest, including the cost of a coffin, cremation, funeral services, and so on.
Where do Motorcycle Accidents Occur in Edmonton?
Motorcycle accidents in the Edmonton region can occur anywhere, from busy highways to rural country roads with less traffic.
Unfortunately, the City of Edmonton does have some dangerous traffic intersections where motorcycles tend to be present, including:
- Yellowhead Trail and I49 Street
- I42 Street and I07 Avenue on Highway 2.
Motorcycle accidents at these intersections usually occur when drivers negligently fail to yield the right-of-way to a motorcyclist at the proper time. Highway 216 is another common location for motorcycle accidents in Edmonton.
If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle crash that occurred on one of these area roadways, you should retain experienced legal counsel in your case right away.
At MNH Injury Lawyers, our experienced legal team can help you pursue the compensation you deserve for your motorcycle accident injuries and other related losses. We can help you investigate your accident circumstances, negotiate a fair personal injury settlement, and, if necessary, litigate your case through the Alberta court system.
Types of Edmonton Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents in Edmonton frequently occur when people drive negligently. These accidents may happen at other times because of defective roadway conditions, such as deep potholes or cracks, which dislodge a cyclist from their motorcycle.
Common motorcycle accident causes in Edmonton include:
- Speeding
- Failing to yield the right-of-way to a motorcyclist at the appropriate time
- Failing to use a turn signal at the appropriate time
- Failing to use rear view and side view mirrors, especially on busy highways and while backing out of parking spaces
- Road rage, where a driver may speed or tailgate a cyclist, inadvertently causing a crash
In addition to these traffic violations, some motorcycle accidents occur when drivers fail to observe the road. This type of driving is called distracted driving. Drivers often become distracted when they program a GPS, send a text message, adjust the volume on their radio, or turn their heads away from the road for any other reason while driving.
Finally, some motorcycle accidents result from DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol). Alcohol can significantly impair a person’s ability to drive safely and frequently causes blurred vision and other physical symptoms. It may also cause a driver to experience delayed reflexes, preventing them from hitting their brakes in time to avoid striking a motorcycle.
When other people drive carelessly and negligently, they may bring about several different types of motorcycle accidents, including:
- Rear-end or tailgate accidents, where the front of a vehicle strikes the back of a motorcycle
- Head-on collisions, where the front of a vehicle strikes the front of a motorcycle that is traveling in the opposite direction
- Sideswipe accidents, where the side of a vehicle hits the side of a motorcycle, often pushing the motorcycle out of its travel lane
- Broadside or T-bone collisions, where a driver negligently causes their vehicle to strike the side of a motorcycle, usually at a traffic intersection where the driver does not yield the right-of-way to the cyclist at the appropriate time
At MNH Injury Lawyers, our team can meet with you promptly to discuss the circumstances of your motorcycle crash. If you are eligible to move forward with a claim, we can assist you with every step of the process, including settlement negotiations with insurance company representatives and courtroom litigation.
Types of Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Injuries
When others fail to drive carefully, serious motorcycle crashes and injuries may result. The injuries that a motorcycle accident victim suffers will depend upon several factors, including the speeds of the vehicles, the accident location, and whether or not the motorcyclist falls to the ground during the crash.
Some of the most common injuries that motorcycle accident victims in Edmonton suffer include:
- Road rash injuries
- Bone fractures
- Rib fractures
- Soft tissue damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Full or partial paralysis
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ damage
- Traumatic head injuries, including concussions and comas
Our team can help you handle the legal aspects of your claim so you can focus on getting the medical treatment you need and fully recovering from your accident-related injuries
Taking on the Insurance Company after Your Motorcycle Accident
Despite what they say in their advertisements, insurance companies are never advocating for your interests. Instead, they only want to keep as much of their money in-house as possible.
Insurance companies accomplish this goal by collecting premium payments from their insureds and lessening their payouts in personal injury cases as much as possible. Therefore, most insurance companies will look for any excuse in the book to deny a motorcycle accident claim, limit their exposure, or limit their monetary payout to an injured accident victim.
Fortunately, the experienced Edmonton motorcycle accident lawyers at MNH Injury Lawyers can assist. We can handle all communications with insurance company representatives on your behalf and highlight the strengths of your case while downplaying any weaknesses.
Moreover, if the insurance company does not offer you the fair monetary damages you deserve, we can pursue litigation in the court system on your behalf. If necessary, we can also resolve your case at a civil jury trial or binding arbitration hearing.
What to Do After an Edmonton Motorcycle Crash?
Following an Edmonton motorcycle accident, you can increase the likelihood of success. First, you should follow through on any recommended treatment regimen from your healthcare providers.
For example, you may need to undergo one or more medical procedures or attend regular physical therapy sessions to fully recover from your injuries. Seeking ongoing medical treatment shows the insurance company that your injuries are serious and increases the likelihood that adjusters will offer you fair monetary compensation to resolve your case.
Keep a journal in which you detail what transpires at your medical appointments and describe the pain and symptoms you experience daily. Similarly, you can begin to gather your medical treatment records, police reports, witness statements, and other documents and provide those documents to us after you complete your medical treatment.
Once your medical treatment is complete, we can file a claim for you and pursue the full monetary damages you need for your injuries.
Let our Lawyers Manage your Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Case
One of our motorcycle accident lawyers is ready to represent you through every step of your injury case.
With our help, you can:
- Recover in peace without the added stress of dealing with a lawsuit.
- Get the legal representation you want without paying any lawyer’s fees upfront.
- Gain access to experts who can answer your legal questions and help you make important decisions.
MNH Injury Lawyers can do all of the following and more on your behalf.
- Investigate the accident:
We can get to the bottom of your accident—and show who caused it—by gathering evidence from various sources.
These sources include accident reports, medical records, the full police investigation file, and eyewitness recollections. - Identify the liable party:
Many motorcycle accidents are caused by driver error. We can either confirm this is the case for you or build a case against another party, such as a vehicle part manufacturer. - Submit paperwork:
Our team can file all forms with the appropriate parties at the right times. This way, your case cannot be rejected
on technical grounds. - Pursue a settlement:
We can protect you from the insurance company by representing you at all meetings, including settlement negotiations. - Pursue a court award:
In some cases, obtaining a fair settlement is not possible. We can then go to court on your behalf and work to
show a court that the liable party should pay damages.
What Risk Factors Lead to Motorcycle Accidents in Edmonton?
According to the City of Edmonton’s Safe Mobility Strategy 2021-2025,
the chance of an Edmonton motorcycle accident may increase due to:
- Human error:
Most traffic accidents are attributable to easily preventable behaviours, such as following a vehicle too closely or ignoring traffic signals. - The season:
Most motorcycle accidents occur between April and October. - The neighbourhood:
Traffic accidents are most likely to occur in certain Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Talk With an Experienced Edmonton Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
Motorcycle accident victims are sometimes unsure what to do or how to proceed with a personal injury case. Fortunately, at MNH Injury Lawyers, we can eliminate the guesswork and help you handle every aspect of your case.
If your legal matter must go to a civil jury trial or binding arbitration proceeding, we can introduce favorable evidence and aggressively fight for your legal interests every step of the way.
For a free case evaluation and legal consultation with an experienced personal injury law firm in Edmonton, please call us at (888) 664-5298 or contact us online today.
Michael Hoosein, Motorcycle Accident Lawyer near Edmonton, AB area
MNH Injury Lawyers – Edmonton Office
10339 124 St Suite 200, Edmonton, AB T5N 3W1, Canada
Phone: 888-664-5298
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