A motorcycle accident can be life-changing, bringing physical injuries, emotional stress, mounting medical bills, and the challenges of navigating an insurance claim. If someone else’s negligence led to your injuries, a Columbus motorcycle accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm is here to guide you through the legal process and fight to recover compensation you deserve.
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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident in Columbus?
How Can a Columbus Motorcycle Accident Attorney Help Me?
A skilled motorcycle accident attorney can provide legal assistance to injured riders by providing:
In-Depth Legal Knowledge
We can explain Ohio law and your legal options to recover fair compensation.
Investigative Skills
We can investigate the cause of the accident, collect evidence (such as witness statements), and build a strong motorcycle accident claim.
Negotiation Skills
Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers work with insurance adjusters to ensure victims get full and fair compensation for their severe injuries.
Court Experience
If an insurance company refuses a fair settlement in a personal injury case, our legal team can represent you in court.
Types of Motorcycle Accidents in Columbus, Ohio
Motorcycle accidents in Columbus can occur in various ways, such as left-turn collisions, intersection crashes, lane splitting incidents, dooring accidents, and those caused by road hazards like potholes or debris.
Serious Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Columbus, OH
Motorcycle accidents often lead to severe and catastrophic injuries for riders, who lack the protective barriers of other vehicles. Common injuries include spinal cord injuries (SCIs), traumatic brain injuries, road rash, neck injuries, broken bones, and internal trauma.
What to Do After Columbus Motorcycle Accidents
Injured motorcyclists should follow these steps:
Get medical treatment, even if you feel fine, and keep all medical records.
Stay at the accident scene.
Call 911 (or the Ohio State Highway Patrol) and keep the police reports.
Take photos of the scene and motorcycle injuries; gather witness contact info.
Don’t admit fault or apologize.
Consult a Columbus personal injury attorney to discuss options for financial recovery.
Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Victims in Columbus
When another party’s negligence caused your accident, a Columbus motorcycle accident lawyer from our firm can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and wrongful death claims (for surviving family members).
What Is My Columbus Motorcycle Accident Case Worth?
An experienced personal injury lawyer evaluates the value of a motorcycle crash case by looking at many factors, such as:
The severity of your injuries
Your medical expenses (both current and future medical care)
Loss of income or earning capacity
Pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life
The insurance coverage of the at-fault driver
How Much Time Do I Have to File a Columbus Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in Ohio?
According to the Ohio statute of limitations, motorcycle accident victims generally have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury claim, though exceptions may apply. Consulting a lawyer is essential to ensure you meet the deadline and can seek compensation.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, Today
When motorcycle riders suffer life-altering injuries due to a negligent driver’s actions, our law firm works to hold the responsible party accountable. We are committed to helping motorcycle accident victims secure maximum compensation (for medical costs, lost income, emotional distress, and more), guiding them through the legal process of a personal injury lawsuit.
Take Advantage of a Free Initial Consultation
With a proven track record, our law office offers a free consultation with an experienced attorney for personal injury victims of motorcycle accidents; we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning injured clients pay no legal fees unless we win.
Get help from a Columbus motorcycle accident lawyer when you've been injured in a crash because of someone else's negligence.
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Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
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$3 Million
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$2.2 Million
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$2 Million
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$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
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$800,000
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$660,000
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$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
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$450,000
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$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$300,000
Recovery for a 16-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture after her e-bike struck a metal driveway marker placed along the roadway.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$250,000
Recovered for an individual who suffered a severe knee injury after a slip and fall on a wet floor at a Will County retail store.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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