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Motorcycles
More than one-in-10 traffic fatalities in the U.S. now involve motorcycles, the highest level since 1981. About half of these fatalities involve riders and operators over 40. Even when riders follow the rules of the road and wear protective gear, they are no match for careless truck and car drivers who fail to signal, ignore traffic lights, or speed. A motorcycle crash lawyer at Duncan Firm knows how to prove negligence when this happens.
Motorcycle Injuries
More than one-in-10 traffic fatalities in the U.S. now involve motorcycles,
the highest level since 1981. About half of these fatalities involve riders
and operators over 40. Even when riders follow the rules of the road and wear
protective gear, they are no match for careless truck and car drivers who fail
to signal, ignore traffic lights, or speed. A motorcycle crash lawyer at
Duncan Firm knows how to prove negligence when this happens.
Another cause of motorcycle crashes involves product defects; defective tires,
equipment, gear or structural components. A motorcycle crash product
liability lawyer at Duncan Firm has the latest information on product defects
and resources to uncover manufacturer negligence.
If you or a loved one is involved in a severe motorcycle crash, it’s
important to call us immediately before signing and papers with insurance companies
or others. Doing so might damage your ability to recover fair damages. The
Duncan Firm employs crash investigators who know how to gather evidence related
to the unique circumstances of motorcycle crashes; we need to begin our investigation
quickly to make sure no evidence is lost.
Call us today to review your case. We never charge for this. Even a past motorcycle
crash with injury can be reviewed to see if you are eligible for insurance
payments.
We have gathered more information for you on these pages, including frequently
asked legal questions about motorcycle crashes, and laws and
changes we stand behind as advocates for greater motorcycle safety.
Motorcycle Product Liability
Manufacturers have a duty under the law to make and sell products that are
reasonably safe. Motorcycle manufactures, both foreign and domestic, owe
this duty to motorcycle drivers, their passengers, and others (such as motorists)
who might reasonably be expected to come into contact with the product. Product
liability covers manufacturing defects, failure to adequately warn or instruct,
and design defects. Product liability lawyers at Duncan Firm are used to
dealing with major companies over defective products, and can help you recover
damages you deserve.
Examples of defects that may cause or contribute to a motorcycle crash include:
- Defective tires; tires that deflate suddenly
- Failure to adequately warn about weight limits, leading to tire failure
- Design flaws, such as frame weakness
To learn more about product defects, and to see information about recent motorcycle and product recalls, visit NHTSA's website.
Frequently Asked Legal Questions
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Q. When should I call an attorney? Call Duncan Firm immediately
in the event of severe or catastrophic injury so we can work with your insurance
company. Even if you are not seriously injured, you should call us to
review the circumstances of your case. The statute of limitations in Arkansas
for filing a personal injury lawsuit is three years.
Many people are hesitant to sue for damages because they feel they may have
done something that helped caused the crash. But that should not keep you from
contacting us to review your case. Often the fault lies with both parties,
and insurance companies or juries will decide compensation accordingly.
Q. Why do I need a motorcycle attorney? Motorcycles
are not cars or trucks. They don’t stop like cars, don't swerve like
cars, have different controls than cars, and slide on their sides, which cars
rarely do. Only an attorney who understands motorcycles can explain to an insurance
company or jury why you made the decisions you made at the time of the crash.
A Duncan Firm motorcycle attorney will be a powerful ally in pursuing your
legal rights.
Q. How do you prove negligence? We use experienced investigators
and crash reconstruction experts to gather information, including photographs
of the scene, eye witness accounts and physical evidence. Using these things,
we make our case to the other person’s insurance company and they make
an offer. If the amount is not fair, then Duncan Firm lawyers will take your
case to trial and let the jury decide what is fair.
Q. How do you prove product liability? Duncan Firm will
use trained investigators to gather physical and eyewitness evidence, along
with company documents, product research, and evidence from similar defect-related
crashes to build your case. Many defective products are taken off the market
or corrected as the result of product liability lawsuits.
Q. How do I pay an attorney? If we decide to take your
case, you will pay us nothing. When we win, we will take a percentage of the
settlement or verdict. There are no hidden fees. Duncan firm has the resources
to pay for experts as part of your case.
Q. What if I don’t have insurance? We will pursue the
other person’s insurance company to cover your losses.
Q. What if the person who caused the crash doesn’t have insurance? Most
insurance coverage includes uninsured motorists’ coverage. In this case,
we will deal with your own insurance company to cover your losses.
Q. How do I get my bills paid while I’m recovering? Duncan
Firm attorneys will work with your insurance company to make sure medical bills
and job loss benefits are paid.
Q. What if the crash was partly my fault? You are still entitled
to recover losses to the extent that the other person contributed to the crashes.
The insurance company will weigh the evidence and assign blame accordingly.
Duncan Firm attorneys will build the strongest case they can for you to make
sure the settlement is fair. If not they will take the case to court.
Q. Why should I hire a trial attorney as my motorcycle attorney?
Trial attorneys are not afraid to take a case all the way to trial. Insurance
companies know this, so they may try harder to settle. Duncan attorneys prepare
every case if it is going to trial.
Q. What if my crash happened in another state? Duncan Firm
can help you, no matter where the crashes occurred.
