Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable when involved in an accident with a larger vehicle such as a car, SUV, or truck. The fact that they are completely exposed and without the protection of a vehicle exterior or automobile airbag substantially increases the chances of a serious injury or death.

If you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic motorcycle accident, you need the advice and counsel of an injury attorney who is intimately familiar with Indiana and Kentucky state motorcycle laws, accident laws and insurance regulations.

I’m that attorney. I am Jim Desmond, and 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 Insurance Coverage
Due to the high possibility of serious injury as a result of a motorcycle wreck, it’s extremely important to have 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 coverage available. For this reason I am a proponent of motor riders purchasing the right amount of coverage.

Motorcycle Accident Liability
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 and excessive speed are also common factors contributing to many motorcycle accidents.

Investigating the Motorcycle Accident
One of the first steps I take in a motor accident case is to personally conduct a thorough investigation. I will determine what factors played a role and search for evidence that shows the other driver caused the 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 me now for a free case evaluation or click here to review our motorcycle accident frequently asked questions. You can reach me on my cell at 502.609.7657.

“James Desmond is a cut above. He returned all my calls and kept me updated by mail. We were very happy with the outcome. Thanks!” -Cheryl Guttermith