Minneapolis Motorcycle Injury Attorneys
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 100,000 motorcyclists have been killed in motorcycle accidents over the last forty years. The majority of motorcycle accidents involve the collision of a car which failed to yield to the driver’s right-of-way.
If you are riding a motorcycle and collide with a car, you are 3 times more likely to be seriously injured and 14 times more likely to be killed than driving a car or truck. These frightening statistics are reality and the lawyers at Crawford & Kestner will aggressively represent your case to recover the compensation you deserve.
Negligence is the most common fault of motorcycle accidents in Minneapolis, MN. Drunk driving is an additional common cause of these types of accidents. If your motorcycle accident was the result of a drunk driver, you may be entitled to additional compensation through the bar that served the driver. Dram Shop Claims include punitive damages where appropriate.
Motorcycle accidents are treated differently in Minnesota courts than car on car collisions. A fair amount of prejudice exists in Minnesota court’s against motorcycle drivers involved in accidents. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer who knows how to combat this prejudice will help you win your case.
If you have been injured as a result of fault or negligence of another driver, you are entitled to full compensation for medical bills and lost wages. The funds to recover these losses typically come from the other driver’s insurance company. If the other driver does not have insurance, these funds can be claimed through your own insurance company.
We invite you to call (651) 209-7575 to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney at Crawford & Kestner. If you or a loved one has been injured, we provide free consultation and we’re only paid when we win your case and you’re paid.