When Bike Crashes Lead to Motorcycle Passenger Injury
Passengers on the back of motorcycles may be putting themselves at more risk than they believe. While sitting on the back of a bike can be fun and exciting, motorcycle passengers often suffer some of the most serious injuries in motorcycle accidents. Upon impact, motorcycle passengers can suffer broken or lost limbs, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and wrongful death.
At the law offices of Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we represent injured motorcycle passengers in lawsuits against negligent drivers. Our attorneys file lawsuits against the drivers of trucks and cars who negligently hit motorcycles. We also may consider filing suit against negligent motorcyclists.
Involving Insurance Companies in Motorcycle Passenger Injury Cases
Who would want to file a lawsuit against the operator of a motorcycle, especially when that operator is a friend, relative or loved one? No one wants to harm the people they care about. They worry that filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit will harm loved ones by holding them personally accountable for medical bills and other costs.
This is not necessarily true. When there is insurance involved, insured passengers should remember that the operator of the bike has paid insurance premiums in case of injury. Motorcyclists who care for their passengers want them to use their insurance coverage to get needed compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills and missed work. This is what insurance is there for.
When representing clients in motorcycle passenger injury cases, we begin by writing demand letters to the insurance companies involved. These insurance companies usually respond with a settlement offer. While we prepare for trial, we also negotiate a favorable settlement for our clients. In the vast majority of cases, we are able to reach a settlement before going to court.
In cases where the accident was caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, our office will pursue a claim against the driver's uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy. Our firm believes that every motorcyclist should purchase the most UM/UIM coverage that they can reasonably afford.
Contact Us at 866-636-8367
For more information about your rights after a motor vehicle accident, contact the trial lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us at 866-636-8367 or completing our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Our main office is located in Cleveland. We also operate additional offices in Ohio.
