Motorcycle Accidents
Most accidents on the road, including motorcycle accidents, are caused by negligence. Often unseen or overlooked by other drivers due to the smaller size of their vehicles, motorcyclists are more likely to be involved in accidents than other drivers. Due to inadequate protection from serious injury, motorcycle accident victims often suffer serious, long-term, or even catastrophic injuries.
In light of the numerous laws regarding motorcycle accidents, it is important for you to contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer if you are involved in a motorcycle crash. Not only will a good lawyer offer helpful advice, but he or she will ensure that insurance companies do not violate your rights.
If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident, we at Murphy & Associates have experience with this type of claim and have the necessary skills to represent you. Contact us for a free consultation.
Library for Motorcycle Accidents:
- Desperate Housewives Star Gale Harold, a Decatur Native, Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Description: Decatur, Georgia, native Gale Harold of "Desperate Housewives" was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident October 14, 2008, according to the LA Times website. Our law firm wishes Gale Harold a speedy recovery. We represent clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in motorcycle accidents. If you have experienced a similar accident, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have. - Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Wreck on I-75
Description: A motorcyclist was injured late Friday night after his motorcycle ran into the back of another vehicle, according to investigators. The incident occured on I-75 near Macon. The injured man was brought to Central Georgia Medical Center for treatment. - Motorcyle Accident on I-85 Kills Yamil Ruiz Cedeno
Description: Thursday morning (August 7) turned fatal when a 36-year-old motorcyclist headed north on I-85 was ejected from his motorcycle while, according to Greenville Online, he was not wearing a helmet. According to the online news source, Yamil Ruiz Cedeno crashed around 7:30am near the intersection of State 101 and I-85 in Spartanburg County and was pronounced dead at 8:40am. Our law firm handles motorcycle accident cases. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in which another driver was at fault, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is absolutely no obligation. - Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Atlanta Motorcyclist on I-285 North
Description: Policemen in East Point, GA, are investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident that occurred on I-285 North Sunday afternoon (July 13). After slamming into an SUV, the driver of an unknown vehicle fled the accident scene, leaving one motorcyclist dead. The crash into the SUV caused the SUV to hydroplane in the heavy rain, colliding into a crowd of several stopped motorcyclists who were getting out rain gear to wear. One of those motorcycle drivers died in the accident. No others were seriously injured. - Georgia Motorcycle Accident Leaves Houston County Resident in Critical Condition
Description: Jeffrey Nixon of Hawkinsville, Georgia, is in critical condition at the Medical Center of Central Georgia due to a July 8 accident on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Nixon was headed east on Perry Parkway near its intersection of Georgia 127 when west-bound Katina Felder failed to yield. Nixon’s motorcycle slammed into Felder’s Oldsmobile Cutlass, leaving him injured and in critical condition. Charges against Ms. Felder are pending. - Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident? Important Courses of Action for Victims
Description: After crashing with a larger vehicle, being thrown from the motorcycle, or colliding head-first with the pavement, a victim of a motorcycle accident will experience such high levels of adrenalin that he or she may not realize just how necessary medical examination and treatment may be. Furthermore, a head injury may cause one to think unclearly due to a concussion, and failure to seek treatment can result in more serious complications or even death. In a collision between a car and a motorcycle, the motorcycle rider is almost always the one who becomes the most injured. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, remember to seek medical treatment immediately. You can file a motorcycle injury claim if the accident is not your fault.