Motorcycle Accidents & Injury Lawyer

Louisville, Kentucky & Southern Indiana Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable when involved in a motor vehicle accident with a larger vehicle such as a car, SUV, or truck. Car crashes cause greater personal injury to a motorcyclist simply because they are completely exposed to the impact of the car crash. Without the protection of a vehicle exterior or automobile airbag, the chances are substantially increased that the injuries can result in surgery, brain damage, broken bones or death. I have handled my fair share of wrongful death cases arising from a motorcycle accident.

If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic motorcycle accident, you need the advice and counsel of an motor vehicle accident attorney. You need a lawyer who is intimately familiar with Indiana and Kentucky motorcycle laws, car wreck accident laws and insurance regulations.

My name is Jim Desmond and I am an attorney licensed in both the states of Kentucky and Indiana. I have 14 years of experience and a winning track record representing victims of motorcycle accidents and I like to help you. Motorcycle riding is close to my heart, so I’ve dedicated a portion of this website to educate and protect motorcyclists in order to help prevent motorcycle accidents from happening in the first place, as well as representing the victims in the event that one occurs.

Motorcycle Laws and Insurance Coverage

Due to the high possibility of surgery, broken bones or even death as a result of a motorcycle wreck, it’s extremely important to have on your motorcycle an insurance policy with a substantial amount of coverage. Although I have been successful in negotiating settlements for accident victims, the amount of the settlement is all too often limited by the amount of liability insurance coverage available. For this reason I am a proponent of motor riders purchasing the right amount of uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage.

Motorcycle Accident Liability and Comparative Fault

The leading cause of motorcycle collisions is negligence of the other driver. This is due to the fact that because of the small size of the motorcycle as compared to an automobile, it’s more difficult to see. As a result, the most common motorcycle accident is an automobile driver making a left hand turn at an intersection and failing to yield to an oncoming motorcyclist who has the right-of-way. It is not uncommon for the at-fault automobile driver to claim that they didn’t see the oncoming motorcyclist until it was too late. Alcohol use/D.U.I. and excessive speed are also common factors contributing to many motorcycle accidents.

Investigating the Motorcycle Accident and Reviewing the Personal Injury Protection

One of the first steps I take in a motor accident case is to personally conduct a thorough liability investigation. I will determine what factors played a role in causing the motor vehicle accident and I search for evidence that shows the at-fault driver caused the automobile accident by:
  • Inattentive or reckless driving, such as talking or texting o a cell phone, eating, or focusing on an ipod or radio.
  • Driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or prescription medicine that prohibits driving.
  • Committing a moving violation such as speeding, running a red light or stop sign, or failing to yield.
  • Following too closely, not signaling a lane change, failing to maintain a lane, or driving aggressively.
  • Not having a required valid Kentucky or Indiana driver’s license.

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, whether or not you or the other driver was at fault, contact a motorcycle accident injury attorney now for a free case evaluation or to review our motorcycle accident frequently asked questions. You can reach me on my cell at 502.609.7657.
The Kentucky State Bar requires me to say that COURT COSTS AND CASE EXPENSES WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENT.

The Desmond Law Office is a Louisville, Kentucky personal injury firm that focuses the practice on motorcycle, trucking, and auto accidents. We offer effective and aggressive legal representation to accident victims and their families. If you've been injured in a car, motorcycle or tractor trailer wreck, contact us now for a free case review.